Annie Coulthard

Date of Birth: December 8
Place of Birth: Trenton, Michigan
Residence: Saline, Michigan
Marital Status: Married to Alan (my crew chief)
Children: daughter – Elise (named after the Lotus Elise)
College Education: Associates in Applied Science – Pharmacy, 1990
Bachelor of Science in Business – Marketing, 1993
Candidate Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Auto Racing Career

Started Racing Cars: December 1996— Graduated Bondurant School of High Performance Driving
First Auto Race: May 8 - 9, 1999— Waterford Hills, Clarkston, Michigan
First Win: September 1999 – Waterford Hills, Clarkston, Michigan
Racing Results SCCA Sanctioned – Showroom Stock C Class
Races Started: 16
Races Finished: 15
Best Finish: 1st place (9/99)
Twelve Top 5 SSC Finishes in 1999
Second in SSC in points standings in 1999 Waterford Hills Road Racing Series

Racing Goals: Short Term: Win the Waterford Hills Championship
Long Term: Win an SCCA SSC National Race

Highlights: First win in my Rookie Season (September 1999)
Best Part of Racing: Adrenaline rush and accomplishing goals
Why I Race: I love the competitive spirit. I also love the challenge. I set goals and then challenge myself by developing my skills to meet my goals.
Personal Goals: *Become a role model for girls; let them know that they can accomplish anything.
*Encourage women to follow their dreams.
*Make it acceptable for women to be race car drivers at the top levels
Parents’ Advice: Work hard – you can do ANYTHING you want to do!!!!
Favorite Food: Mexican, Middle Eastern, GOOD Italian and Pub Food
Favorite Restaurant: The Cricketeer in Cobham, Surrey, England
Travel: Enjoys Traveling— Canada, England, Mexico, U.S.
Hobbies: Snowmobiling, Golf, Gardening
Pets: Dogs; Molly & Ikkuma "Kumie" (Alaskan Malamutes)
Personal Car: 1999 Ford ZX2 S/R; 2001 Ford Focus Wagon
Favorite TV Show: The Drew Carey Show, Frasier, Darhma and Greg
Favorite Music: Alternative, Jazz, Rock-n-Roll, Classical