Taylor Ferns
American racing driver (born 1995)
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Taylor Lynn Ferns (born December 12, 1995[1]) 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,[2][3] as well as in the USAC Silver Crown Series driving for her own team, Taylor Ferns Racing.[3][4]
December 12, 1995
Shelby Township, Michigan, U.S.
| Taylor Ferns | |
|---|---|
Ferns at Iowa Speedway in 2024 | |
| Born | Taylor Lynn Ferns December 12, 1995 Shelby Township, Michigan, U.S. |
| Indy NXT career | |
| Debut season | 2024 |
| Starts | 4 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| Best finish | 24th in 2024 |
Racing career
Personal life
Ferns was born and raised in Shelby Township, Michigan.[1] She grew up in a motorsports-oriented family, with her uncles racing late models and stock cars in Michigan during the 1980s and 1990s.[5] Her father introduced her to quarter midget racing when she was six years old.[6]
Education
In addition to her racing pursuits, Ferns earned her undergraduate degree in finance and economics from Grand Valley State University. She holds an MBA (Masters of Business Administration) from Wayne State University and earned her JD (Juris Doctor) from Wayne State University Law School in May 2024.[1]
Philanthropy
In 2023, Ferns launched The Safety Bank, a charitable initiative designed to make racing safety gear more accessible.[7] In 2024, she announced a partnership with the Shift Up Now Foundation.
Motorsports career results
American open–wheel racing results
Indy NXT
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) (Races with L indicate a race lap led) (Races with * indicate most race laps led)
ARCA Racing Series
(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)