Leo Desando's Blown Alcohol T/S Silverado

NAME:  Leo Desando

NICKNAME: Loo or Looey

PROFESSION: Trucker

YOUR TRUCK/TRUCKS: 2001 GMC Sierra stepside

ENGINE/SPECS: Big block Chev 548ci, 14-71 Littlefield h/h blower – alcohol injected

RACING CLASS/TEAM/DIVISION: Top Sportsman

HOMETOWN: London Ontario

HOMETRACK: St. Thomas Dragway, Grand Bend Motorplex

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Nothing too exciting to report this season, only got out for testing twice. Had some traction issues…

FAVORITE QUOTE/SAYING: Quote: “ If the facts don’t support your theory, believe the facts and invent a new theory.” Warren Johnson – the professor of pro stock

Saying: Good from far – far from good

HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH AUTOMOBILES/MOTORSPORTS:

When I was 7 or so I started taking my hot wheels apart to put bigger wheels on the back. In my teens I had some friends with what I thought were fast cars then I got the bug to have one someday.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED WITH AUTOMOBILES/MOTORSPORTS:

45 years

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT AUTOMOBILES/MOTORSPORTS:

Being able to turn almost any car into a monster

WHAT IS YOUR BEST CAR/RACING/MOTORSPORTS RELATED MEMORY:

First time the nitrous kicked in.

WHAT IS YOUR WORST CAR/RACING/MOTORSPORTS RELATED MEMORY:

Getting crossed up in the traps and nearly rolling

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR NEXT SEASON:

To be at the track every weekend and even win a round or 2

ANY BIG MODS OR BUILDS GOING ON DURING THE OFF SEASON:

Just some minor stuff, maintenance etc

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES OR PASSIONS:

About 5 years ago I gave CrossFit a try and I can’t believe I’m still doing it. Recently started kick boxing as well.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE DRAGTRUCKS COMMUNITY:

I’m proud to be part of a great group of tailgate slammers.