IT is fitting that Cameron McLeod will make his Bathurst 1000 debut as Tim Slade’s co-driver.
For the latter’s first Great Race attempt 15 years ago came under the guidance of Ryan McLeod – Cameron’s father.
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“I have a bit of a connection with the McLeods going back to my first year in the main Supercars championship, as Cammy’s dad Ryan was on the radio in my first Bathurst 1000 with Paul Morris and Supercheap Auto Racing,” said Slade.
“Then in 2021 in the COVID break we had that year, I wasn’t really doing too much, and Ryan asked if I could come and work with Cammy in Formula Ford at Morgan Park, so I first got to know him and his driving then.
“Since then, I have spoken to Ryan a bit about Cammy and his career, and I have had a bit to do with them in Super2 this year as well.
“I am excited to have him as my co-driver. He cut some laps at the latest test day, too, and he was comfortable, so I think it should be a pretty good partnership.”
McLeod will be the 11th different driver Slade has partnered for the Bathurst 1000.
The 38-year-old’s best result in the Mount Panorama classic is fifth with Scott McLaughlin in 2020.
McLeod holds fifth in the Super2 standings a third of the way through the second-tier season.
