James "Hap" Sharp (January 1, 1928 in
Tulsa,
Oklahoma – May 7, 1993) was an
American race car driver who drove in six
Formula One grands prix. But he was best known as co-owner and driver of the revolutionary Chaparral sports racing cars built by
Jim Hall and Sharp in
Midland, Texas. In 1962 Jim Hall and Hap Sharp formed Chaparral Cars, Inc. and immediately began the design and construction of Chaparral 2, a
mid-engined car with an aerospace inspired
semi-monocoque fiberglass chassis.