ABOUT WESLEIGH ORR

Wesleigh started racing at the age of 8 in GP Junior Karts, his first race was at the Vereeniging Karting Circuit.
His passion for speed was inherited from his Dad Hugh who did Powerboat racing, rubber duck racing
and tandem cycling.


Wesleigh believes that his talent at racing is a gift from God, and gives God all the glory for his
achievements.

His daily routine is 4 hours of physical training, 6 days a week, which includes cycling, track work, and weights, his personal trainer David Venter, pushes him to the limit, he also controls Wesleigh's eating plan which allows him only certain foods to gain strength and burn fat. Wesleigh believes, "It is imperative to keep aerobic fit and strength fitness in order to achieve your goals in racing"

Wesleigh has a love for animals, he also believes in family bonds.

At an the age of 15 Wesleigh left home to live in Europe, he also lived in Mexico for a year, he is now based in South Africa and races at all the local circuits.

In 2007/8 His experience with A1gp was a very special time, and he has grown in maturity and also in his ability to race with the best in the World.

Racing has kept him focused, disciplined and made him physically and mentally strong. Wesleigh believes that every young person should be given an opportunity to take part in some form of sport, as this will teach them responsibility and commitment.

Now Wesleigh just focuses on trying to get better every time he gets out on track and to glorify JESUS in all he does....