Sterling Land

Spec MX5

Tell me about you.
-56 going on 12. Says it all.

How long have you been racing ?
-Got my Novice license at the end of 2016. First full season 2017

Why did you get into racing ?
-Always wanted to. Like everyone else. Turned 50 and thought now or never.

Who in your life has had the biggest impact on your racing career ?
-Burton Reynolds talking in my ear, and calming me down when I am really fired up on track. Otherwise I would be talking to stewards even more.

Do you have any sponsors ?
-Just me - Sterling Land Wealth Advisory Group of RBC Dominion Securities Inc

Favorite moment in racing ?
-The enduro in october 2020 At Area 27. great team of drivers. great crew. Amazing weekend.

Dream Race car ?
-My next one - a Spec MX5

Mercedes or Redbull ?
-Mercedes

Something funny or interesting we should know about you.
- I keep saying "i am just going to drive around at the back"

Most embarrassing moment ?
-Ask Renee.

Does your car number have a special meaning ? Why did you choose it ?
-Gilles Villeneuve was # 27. And I will always strive to be # 1

Favorite quote ?
-"that's what she said" Michael Scott, the Office

What car did you take driver training in ?
-Van Diemen Formula car at the Jim Russell Racing School at Circuit Mont tremblant

First race car ?
-Spec Miata

Do you have a nickname ?
-I don't think so. Renee calls me "daddy".....

Do you name your cars ?
-No. We called #77 the Red Rage after a certain incident with Glenn Nixon at the wheel. It stuck.

Whats you most useless talent?
- Building a laddered GIC portfolio.

What will your gravestone read?
-I'd rather be in Italy.