Taylor Ferns


Taylor Lynn Ferns is an American racing driver, team owner, lawyer, writer for SpeedSport, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She last competed part-time in Indy NXT driving for Abel Motorsports, as well as in the USAC Silver Crown Series driving for her own team, Taylor Ferns Racing.

Racing career

Personal life

Taylor was born and raised in Shelby Township, Michigan. Ferns grew up in a motorsports-oriented family, with her uncles racing late models and stock cars in Michigan during the 1980s and 1990s. Her father introduced her to quarter midget racing when she was six years old.

Education

In addition to her racing pursuits, Taylor earned her undergraduate degree in finance and economics from Grand Valley State University. She holds an MBA from Wayne State University and earned her JD from Wayne State University Law School in May 2024.

Philanthropy

In 2023, Ferns launched The Safety Bank, a charitable initiative designed to make racing safety gear more accessible. In 2024, she announced a partnership with the Shift Up Now Foundation.

Motorsports career results

American open–wheel racing results

Indy NXT

YearTeam1234567891011121314RankPoints
2024Abel MotorsportsSTPBARIMSIMSDETROALAGLAGMOHIOW
16
GTW
15
PORMIL
18
NSH
18
24th53

ARCA Racing Series

USAC Silver Crown

Sprint Cars

Midgets