Liam Doran
A flamboyant and fearless British rallycross driver known for his aggressive, crowd-pleasing style and rally pedigree.
Born 1987 (age 39)·British rallycross driver·Birthday: March 22·Millennials
Biography
Liam Doran didn't just enter rallycross; he was born into it. The son of British rallycross figure Pat Doran, he grew up around the engines and dirt of Lydden Hill, the circuit his family owned. This environment forged a driver of pure, unadulterated aggression behind the wheel. Doran made his name in the Global Rallycross Championship and X Games, where his all-or-nothing approach produced spectacular wins and dramatic crashes in equal measure. He became a central character in the sport's modern era, driving for his own team, Monster Energy, and later for top squads in the FIA World Rallycross Championship. His legacy is that of an entertainer who pushed machinery and the limits of the course, embodying the chaotic spirit of rallycross.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Liam was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Liam Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Liam's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won a gold medal in Rally Car Racing at the 2011 X Games in Los Angeles.
- Secured multiple event victories in the Global Rallycross Championship across its history.
- Competed as a factory driver for the JCW Team in the FIA World Rallycross Championship.
- Finished on the podium in the European Rallycross Championship's Supercar class.
Did You Know?
His father, Pat Doran, is a famed rallycross driver and owns the Lydden Hill Race Circuit in the UK.
He famously drove a 600-horsepower Mini Countryman in Global Rallycross, dubbed the 'Doran Monster'.
He has a large following on social media for sharing behind-the-scenes content of his race builds and crashes.
He attended Fulston Manor School in Sittingbourne, Kent.
“This is my family's track; you race here, you race by our rules.”
