Halliday to appear on nissan gt academy judging panel. Twentyeightyearold californian liz halliday is a unique sportswoman who likes taking risks. On the one hand, she is an international threeday eventer who has competed at cci5 level, while on the other shes a professional racing driver in sportscar and gt endurance disciplines. Halliday, who combines her two sporting careers as a racing driver and as a three day eventer, had planned to return to the alms, where she is the most successful female driver in series history, for the final two races at road atlanta and laguna seca in october. Liz halliday returns to le mans for the official test day that forms the prelude to the worlds most famous endurance sports car race. Chailey stud equestrian centre in east sussex and horsepower equestrian in ocala, florida, have helped her to create a successful. Liz hallidaysharp is becoming well known in the usa and abroad, not only as a top level event rider, but also a professional race driver in sports car and gt endurance races. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. By her teen years, shed already won several karting championships.
He was killed in the plane crash that also claimed the life of his team boss graham hill in november. Liz brought four sale horses to florida last year, in november, and sold three of them. As soon as i got in a car i knew it was for me and that i would enjoy racing and competing. Clint field, liz halliday and intersport racing will attempt to keep their reign of domination over the factory teams at the american le mans at midohio, set for noon edt on sunday at midohio. Raced in the lotus cup series uk, by liz halliday former alms p2 driver, well prepared by john danby racing, uk. Liz halliday sharp, international 3day eventer meet the rest of the team overview liz halliday sharp is a unique sportswoman. Halliday has been a regular in carrera cup racing in his native new zealand with the odd season in the australian carrera cup championship and also the porsche supercup. Liz halliday liz is a unique sportswoman, based in sussex, she is an international motor racing driver who competes in sports car and gt endurance racing. Liz halliday lives life in the fast lane the chronicle of. Racing driver raced at le mans 24 hours multiple times and the most successful female driver in american le. There are currently 60 female driver records in our database. Im a former professional racing driver and lamont 20 four hours driver motorsports something thats in your blood or it isnt.
American, liz hallidaysharp, 36, is planning to make her rolex debut this year on not one but possibly two horses. Halliday to mentor bwrdc winner ilsa cox thunder valley racing. Drivers with last names starting with h racingreference. But if her father, racing driver don halliday, had had his way, he wouldve put his little speed demon in a gocart rather than on a horse. Liz hallidaysharp, international 3day eventer meet the rest of the. Raise your game talks to liz halliday, californian racing driver and professional international equestrian. This list shows drivers that have a racing entry at driver database from the last two years. Liz halliday ownertrainer horsepower equestrian linkedin. Racing driver raced at le mans 24 hours multiple times and the most. View liz hallidays profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Racing driver liz halliday will form part of eurosports commentary team for their exclusive coverage of the 2008 le mans 24 hours on 1415 june.
Liz is a professional threeday event rider based in both ocala, fl. Vibershield organic vibration jewelry liz halliday. A woman driver breaks barriers in a macho sport the new. Woman in le mans world when the 165 drivers entered to take part in this years le mans 24 hours lineup in the town centre for the traditional. Liz halliday international event rider, racing driver, broadcaster. As soon as i got in a car i knew it was for me and that i would enjoy racing and. Professional motor racing driver in sports car and gt endurance disciplines. Liz is the most successful female sports car racing driver in the u. English radio presenter liz halliday, american racing driver elizabeth liz sagal, american actress elizabeth liz mccolgan, scottish olympic runner elizabeth jane liz haaby anderson.
Its all my sister liz halliday and johnny hill fellow racer plus bob and chris schneider, theyre taking care of the whole thing. This year, we will hear from one of the top riders in eventing. Elizabeth marian halliday born 14 dcember 1978 is an american racing driver who appeared in three le mans races. Liz is also an experienced tv broadcaster and presenter, and has worked with numerous different channels and companies in both the us and europe. Liz hallidaysharp spoke at the ladies luncheon on eventing winning out as her career choice because it is her passion. Liz halliday 24 hours of le mans wikia fandom powered. On the one hand she is an international threeday eventer who has competed at cci4 level, while on the other shes a professional racing driver in sportscar and gt endurance disciplines.
When asked about how she copes with the gforce, which makes a drivers head several times its normal weight during cornering, halliday said she. Liz with the dbr9, in 2007 californianborn liz came to england in her late teens to advance her sporting career. Liz halliday lives life in the fast lane the chronicle of the horse. My father was a racing driver, his name is don halliday. Liz hallidaysharp, originally from california is a unique sportswoman, 3 day eventer, racing driver and tv radio presenter primarily based in east sussex, uk. Liz halliday and the intersport racing team secured a fantastic second overall in the lmp2 drivers championship of the american le mans series this weekend, with a podium finish in the tenth and final round of the season at laguna seca, california. Liz has been based in the united kingdom for the past 15 years where she has been honing her eventing skills and following her other passion, international motor racing, competing in sportscar and gt endu. Elisabeth liz hallidaysharp began riding when she was eightyearsold in. Originally from california, liz hallidaysharp is now based primarily in ocala, florida, and lexington, kentucky, and has dedicated her life to the pursuit of two international sporting careers. Continuing with the same car in 2002 she was named driver of the season and had numerous top 5 finishes. International event rider, racing driver, broadcaster 494 posts 5,376 followers 65 following photo by liz halliday on april 08. Liz halliday says you must be at the peak of your physical fitness so when your body is tired your mind can be working at full speed. After my first ride i was like, alright, when do i get to jump.
Jul 30, 2010 liz with the dbr9, in 2007 californianborn liz came to england in her late teens to advance her sporting career. Our cookies are friendly and dont collect personal information but helps to improve the user experience. Mobil 1 from her first car, to winning mobil 1 twelve. Danica patrick is the topperforming and most popular female race car driver in the world. Wikimedia commons has media related to american le mans series drivers pages in category american le mans series drivers the following 200 pages are in. Originally from california, she is now primarily based in east sussex, england, and has dedicated her life to the pursuit of two international sporting careers. When racing in several series in a season the chronologically later participation is always on top. Liz halliday, the most successful female driver in american le mans series history, will make her debut as an expert judge on gt academy usa this tuesday september 20 as the fivepart speed television series begins its quest to turn one online gamers virtual racing dream into reality. In addition to her equestrian pursuits, hallidaysharp was a professional racing driver in sportscar and gt endurance disciplines, competing from 1997 to 2010 before. If you didnt find an alternative name that you like better than liz, try our name generator. She will be the only lady driver taking part in this years running of the most famous endurance race in the world, the le mans 24 hours. Not only is she pursuing her dream of becoming an olympiclevel threeday eventer, shes also a racecar driver who competes internationally in sportscar and gt endurance racing. While on the other hand, shes a professional racing driver in sportscar and gt endurance disciplines.
Liz halliday born 14 december 1978 is an auto racing driver, equestrian rider, and commentator. On the one hand, she is an international threeday eventer who has competed at cci5l level, while on the other shes a professional racing driver. University of california santa barbara biology liz is lucky to now have equestrian bases in both the uk and usa. Call her liz, but name her elizabeth or at least lizbeth or eliza.
Liz halliday sharp, who is not just a successful toplevel eventing rider, but also a car racing driver and media personality. Raced in the lotus cup series uk, by liz halliday former alms p2 driver, well prepared by john danby racing, uk close ratio 6 speed gearbox with kaz gears gt4 type roll cage. Ive settled down quite a bit and now spend a lot of time with my kids. Along with this he has races in the australian v8 supercars as an endurance driver from 2004 to 20. Ojc 3day event ladies luncheon ocala breeders feed. Dec 11, 2015 liz halliday sharp is becoming well known in the usa and abroad, not only as a top level event rider, but also a professional race driver in sports car and gt endurance races. It allows you to go beyond the similarities of a name, which can provide a lot of inspiration. Consider fitness a necessity for competitive driving. Apr 20, 2011 danica patrick and the top 12 upandcoming female drivers in motorsports. Its been a steep learning curve but ive really enjoyed being back in the thick of the action again and i was very impressed with the whole creation team.
Hallidaysharp moved to england in 2000 to work for famed eventer william foxpitt and remained there to reach her goals. Danica patrick and the top 12 upandcoming female drivers. In addition to her equestrian pursuits, halliday sharp was a professional racing driver in sportscar and gt endurance disciplines, competing from 1997 to 2010 before. Racing driver and equestrian liz halliday will be the only lady driver taking part in this years running of the most famous endurance race in the world, the le mans 24 hours. Join facebook to connect with liz halliday and others you may know. Liz halliday 24 hours of le mans wikia fandom powered by. Halliday was 8 when her mother, debby, finally acceded to her pleas for riding lessons. His son chris hulsizer is a rapidly improving sportsman driver. Ladies day ocala jockey club international 3day event. Liz is also an experienced tv broadcaster and presenter and has worked with numerous different channels and companies in both the us and europe.
First car was in 1980, six honda accord, previous family car, a manual transmission and that was just the best thing ever. Feb 23, 2016 liz halliday liz is a unique sportswoman, based in sussex, she is an international motor racing driver who competes in sports car and gt endurance racing. In an even matchup between car and driver the fittest driver will win. Born in california, liz moved to england in 2000 as a working pupil for william fox pitt and she was based with him for 3 years before joining jo meyer at his operation for 7 years. Liz hallidaysharp, international 3day eventer meet the rest of the team overview liz hallidaysharp is a unique sportswoman. Leaps of faith are nothing new for lifelong eventer liz hallidaysharp. The basics of training your young horse to conquer skinnies. Liz halliday finished tenth in class on her lmp1 debut despite a troubled nurburgring km race which saw the creation aim she shared with south african stephen simpson suffer two lengthy pit stops. January 25, 2010 for the second year running sports car racer liz halliday will act as a mentor to the bwrdc goldstars club award winner, after joining motor racing legend sir stirling moss in presenting ilsa cox with the honour at the autosport show. Liz halliday takes top ten lmp1 finish in difficult. Halliday sharp moved to england in 2000 to work for famed eventer william foxpitt and remained there to reach her goals. Liz hallidaysharp, who is not just a successful toplevel eventing rider, but also a car racing driver and media personality. Click on the year to see the standings for that year.
I have always been a strong believer in light therapy, and when i discovered the revitavet i was excited to have something that i could use daily on my horses to help maintain their health and fitness as well as. She married tony in 1975 and he bought her a course of lessons at a racing school for her birthday. She grew up in illinois, and as early as ten years old, she was racing gokarts at a raceway near her hometown. Click on the number of races to see individual races for that year. Raced in the lotus cup series uk, by liz halliday former alms p2 driver, well prepared by john danby racing, uk close ratio 6 speed gearbox with kaz gears gt4 type roll cage new oversize aluminum radiator gt race aluminum uprights, which lower the car about 1 reverie carbon fiber seat carbon fiber rear wing carbon fiber engine cover. She was born in san diego, california, and currently lives in sussex, england.
Liz halliday sharp, originally from california is a unique sportswoman, 3 day eventer, racing driver and tv radio presenter primarily based in east sussex, uk. Born in california, liz moved to england in 2000 as a working pupil for william fox pitt and she was based with him for 3 years before joining jo meyer at his operation. On the equestrian side of things, halliday currently has three horses that she competes. January 25, 2010 for the second year running sports car racer liz halliday will act as a mentor to the bwrdc goldstars club award winner, after joining motor racing legend sir stirling moss in presenting ilsa cox with the honour at the autosport show having been based in the uk for 10 years, the californiaborn halliday, who is the most successful female driver in american le mans. Modified driver steve hulsizer blown away by the support. She progressed up the levels and gained her british horse society stages 14 and teaching qualification.
Hs eventing home of international us eventer liz hallidaysharp. Originally from california, she is now primarily based in ocala, florida, and lexington, kentucky, and has dedicated her life. Ocala breeders feed and supply sponsored the ladies luncheon at the ocala jockey club 3day event. Danica patrick and the top 12 upandcoming female drivers in. Originally from california, she is now primarily based in ocala, florida, and lexington, kentucky, and has dedicated her life to the pursuit of two international sporting careers. Liz halliday racing career profile driver database. Sharp has been a professional racing driver in sportscar and gt endurance disciplines, as well as a broadcaster for racing. These 16 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like liz. I have always been into fast, dangerous sports, even as a child. Its a new car and a new track for me but i think i improved throughout the race and its been a fantastic and very worthwhile experience.