Lisa Clark
Sports Car racing // Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Lisa Clark’s fascination with motorsports began riding dirt bikes with her father. After becoming a mother and successful business owner, she revisited her passion in 2013, persevering through a significant crash to become an amateur Ferrari Challenge driver and advocate for women in motorsports.
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Lisa Clark is a motorsports racer who turned her childhood passion into a competitive career in the Ferrari Challenge series, proving that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams in racing.
EARLY YEARS
Raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Lisa grew up immersed in desert motorsports thanks to her father’s influence. At age 10, she received her first dirt bike, and her dad taught her to drive a manual transmission Ford F150, often challenging her to navigate ravines and difficult terrain as learning experiences. After earning her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Arizona State University in 1988, she took a lengthy hiatus from motorsports to focus on her family and career as a real estate agent and business owner.
EARLY SUCCESS
Lisa’s competitive racing journey began after her daughters moved out in 2013, when she purchased a Porsche 914 and joined the Porsche Club of America for autocross events. Her racing career accelerated after converting a Porsche Cayman S into a track car and hiring a coach. The breakthrough came when she joined Scuderia Corsa to compete in the Ferrari Challenge series. Despite suffering a serious crash in Daytona, her determination never wavered, allowing her to quickly establish herself in the competitive racing world.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2024: Participated in Ferrari Challenge Europe – Coppa Shell Am with Pellin Racing[4].
- 2024: Achieved 5th position with 333 points in Ferrari Challenge North America – Coppa Shell with Ferrari Beverly Hills[4].
- 2023: Won the North American Shell Cup championship[2].
- 2023: Finished 11th in Ferrari Challenge World Final – Coppa Shell Am with Ferrari of Beverly Hills[4].
- 2022: Secured 3rd position with 45 points in Ferrari Challenge North America – Coppa Shell Am series[4].
- 2021: Achieved one podium in 24H GT Series – GT4 with Car Collection Motorsport[4].
- 2021: Finished 14th in Ferrari Challenge World Final – Coppa Shell Am[4].
- 2019: Had a breakout year in Ferrari Challenge, attributing success to improved racecraft and more aggressive driving[1].
REPUTATION
Known affectionately as “Racer Mom,” Lisa has built a reputation as a determined and skilled competitor who consistently secures podium finishes in the Ferrari Challenge series. At 56, her journey serves as inspiration for women entering the male-dominated world of motorsports. Her psychology background has informed her approach to racing, demonstrating remarkable resilience after setbacks like her Daytona crash. Beyond her competitive drive, she’s recognized as a passionate advocate for increasing women’s participation in racing, using her platform to encourage other female drivers.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Looking ahead, Lisa aims to continue her participation in European racing circuits while working to develop her skills and close the performance gap to the leading drivers. Her bucket list includes driving a Bugatti and a McLaren P1, reflecting her ongoing passion for modern sports cars. While specific team affiliations remain unannounced, her commitment to motorsports advocacy and competition suggests she’ll remain a visible presence in international racing while continuing to inspire other women to pursue careers in motorsport.
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Lisa Clark – Biography – IMDb
ASU alumna on the road to becoming an amateur race car driver
Driver Database – Lisa Clark
Racer Mom Website
Lisa Clark Represents USA in Motorsport Games’ First Single Make GT Final
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