Michelle Halder

Sports Car racing // German

not all men can handle it when a woman is faster than they are.

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nickname:

Mishimoto

Birthday:

July 25, 1999 (26)

Birthplace:

Überlingen, Germany

racing type:

Sports Car racing

team(s):

racing status:

Pro

height (cm):

168

residence:

Messkirch, Germany

inspiration(s):

Her brother Mike Halder.

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profile updated: June 12, 2025

Michelle Halder is a groundbreaking German racing driver who became the first woman to win a race in TCR Germany while balancing her motorsport career with managing her own textile refinement company.

EARLY YEARS

Born on July 25, 1999, in Überlingen, Germany, Michelle grew up immersed in motorsports through her racing family. Following her brother Mike, who is 3.5 years older, she began karting at just five years old and spent nearly a decade racing every weekend from March to October, which established her foundation in motorsports.

EARLY SUCCESS

After a successful period in karting, Michelle transitioned to Formula 4 for two years before finding her niche in touring cars in 2017. Her breakthrough came after a touring car test day where she felt immediately comfortable, leading her to join the ADAC TCR Germany Touring Car Championship with Profi Car Team Halder. Working alongside her brother through their family-operated Halder Motorsport team, she quickly established herself as a formidable competitor.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

2013: 1st place in the ADAC Kart Bundesendlauf – KF3 series.
2014: 3rd place in the ADAC Kart Masters – X30 Junior series.
2019: Made history as the first female driver to win a race outright in the German TCR series with her Honda Civic Type-R.
2022: Won the Honda Junior title in TCR Germany.
2024: Secured victories in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie AT class with Four Motors in a Porsche 992 GT3 Cup.

REPUTATION

Michelle has built a reputation as a trailblazer in the male-dominated motorsport world, with statistics reflecting her competitive edge: 151 races started, 6 wins, 21 podiums, and 2 pole positions. Her versatility is demonstrated through success across multiple disciplines, from karting to touring cars and now GT racing. Beyond driving, she exhibits entrepreneurial spirit by managing her own textile refinement company and designing team clothing, showcasing her dedication both on and off the track.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Michelle’s long-term aspiration is to compete in the WTCR championship, though funding challenges have been a hurdle. Her recent transition to sportscar racing in the Nürburgring-based series suggests a continued focus on endurance racing, with potential for expanded opportunities in GT racing beyond 2024.