Looking to add more wins to his name and trophies to the shelf, Wyatt Sansom, a Semi-Pro Division driver from central California, has his sights set on improving his race craft more in year three of Legend Car racing.
Hometown: Linden, California
Number: 12
Division: Semi-Pro
Team: 51 Enterprise
1. How did you get your start in racing?
I had a friend who started racing cars called Mini Cups, and my dad asked me if I wanted to try it, and I went out and tried it. The first time I ran the car, I wrecked, and that was the start of [my career].
2. How did you pick the number 12?
I played football when I was little, and I was number 15 then I got number 12, and then that is what I stuck with.
3. Who is your biggest inspiration?
I’d say my parents. They help me through everything, and they are always there for me.
4. What is your favorite racing memory?
My first win ever at Stockton 99 Speedway. The year before I finished probably [second-place] eight times. It was cool, I had my family there, so it was cool to experience it with them.
5. How do you get focused before a race?
I kinda just stay quiet, just talk, hang out. I do my thing before it is go time.
6. What is your favorite track?
Stockton 99 Speedway. It's two different corners, a different driving style than any other track that I've been to. Kinda hang it loose and hope for the best.
7. What are your hobbies outside of racing?
Anything that has a motor or is race-related. I like riding quads and go-karts for fun.
8. Can you describe what it is like to race at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in a Legend Car?
I haven't been anywhere else like it. My first time there, I thought it was the same as anywhere else, kinda drive as hard as you can. I came back in the last race and figured it out. [The track] kinda feels like you are going too slow. I ran well last time and hope to do the same again.
9. What has been the most challenging part of driving a Legend car?
Just fitting in them. I’m kinda big. I have to customize a few things to make it work, but I don’t have a choice. If I wanna do it, I'm going to figure it out.
10. What are your 2025 racing goals?
Run up front. Hopefully get a few wins. I had one last year, and I hope to get more than one, and get better.
11. What do you enjoy the most about racing a Legend Car?
Besides the racing itself, I gotta say the people. I met Rick and Brenden Ruzbarsky through racing, and they have helped us a ton over the last two years. They are also fun to hang out with outside the track. And I also have to say the Stern family. We’re kinda family friends with them, and they are the ones who got us into racing, and they have always been there too.
12. What advice would you want to give someone wanting to be a Legend Car driver?
Be open-minded and learn. Don’t go out there and think you know everything because you probably don’t.