Taylor Motorsports isn’t just a race team, it’s a legacy. It’s the continuation of a dream that began long before I was ever born.

I was born in September of 2002, but my story really starts in 1955 when my father came into the world. He lived the kind of life you’d expect for someone of his time, he played sports, went to college, worked hard, and enjoyed the simple things. But the one constant thread through his life was racing. He loved it. Not just the cars and competition, but the community, the sound of engines, and the energy at the track. He even worked his passion into my own name, giving me a middle name tied to racing.

Though he never had the opportunity to drive a racecar himself, he still found his place in the sport. My dad became a cameraman for the World of Outlaws, one of the most iconic dirt racing organizations in the world. If you watched a World of Outlaws race in the early 2000s, there’s a good chance you were watching the action through his camera. He was a natural behind the lens, and through that work he formed friendships with legends like World of Outlaws Hall of Famer Shane Carson and longtime announcer Johnny Gibson.

Some of my earliest and fondest memories are of being at the track with him. Because of his work, I got behind-the-scenes access most kids could only dream of, walking through the pits, seeing greats like Donny Schatz prepare their cars, and watching those beautiful machines thunder around the track. At pool parties with Shane Carson’s family, I met kids my age who were already racing or wrenching on cars. I wanted to be like them. I wanted to be part of it. And though I know it hurt my father that he couldn’t put me in a car himself, he always encouraged my love for the sport.

In 2018, my father passed away after a battle with cancer. Losing him was devastating. For years, I couldn’t bring myself to go back to a racetrack. It was too painful, too full of memories. But as I grew older, I came to realize something: his dream doesn’t have to end. My father may not be able to sit in the car with me, but his memory will ride with me every time I strap in. Every lap I turn, every driver I pass, will be for him.

That brings me to today.

For years, I told myself I’d save up and buy a racecar, but the reality always hit hard. The cost of a 410 or even a 305 sprint car made the dream feel impossible. Then I discovered something I’d never heard of before: the Dick Tobias SpeedSTR.

The SpeedSTR is a self-starting, spec-built dirt modified midget designed to make racing more affordable without losing the thrill of competition. Dick Tobias created the division to give more people a chance to chase their racing dreams without needing hundreds of thousands of dollars. The cars run primarily out of Action Track USA in Kutztown, Pennsylvania—a track located just an hour from where I moved in September 2024.

At first, I thought it had to be a scam. How could a real racecar cost under $9,000? But after research, I realized it was genuine. These cars were made for people like me. People who feel the call of racing but think it’s out of reach.

I don’t usually talk about destiny, but this feels close. I left Oklahoma, moved across the country, and stumbled right into a division that could finally make racing a reality. It feels like a call. A call to honor my father. A call to chase the dream we shared. A call to show others that racing isn’t reserved for those with endless resources—it’s possible for anyone who has the passion and persistence.

Taylor Motorsports is built on that belief. Every time the 74x rolls onto the track, it carries not just my dream, but my father’s as well. This is our journey. This is our story. And it’s only just beginning.