Alex Taylor

Alex Taylor is a drag racer, builder, and mechanic who has transitioned into a prominent automotive lifestyle influencer and co-host of MotorTrend’s Hot Rod Garage. She shares her expertise in high-performance automotive building and racing, actively engaging with the racing community and fans. After competing in Drag Week in 2013 as the youngest participant at 16 years old, Alex Taylor rapidly established herself as a formidable force in the competitive drag racing circuit. During her breakthrough appearance, Taylor achieved an impressive 12.0936-second average in the Daily Driver category, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning career as a drag racer, builder, and mechanic.

This early success underscored her exceptional talent and ignited her journey within the high-performance automotive community. Taylor continued to build and race high-performance vehicles, consistently gaining recognition for her technical expertise and on-track prowess. Her professional trajectory expanded significantly in 2022 when she joined MotorTrend as the co-host of ‘Hot Rod Garage’ alongside Lucky Costa. This prominent role provided a platform for Taylor to share her extensive technical knowledge and racing experiences with a broader audience, showcasing her dual ability to perform at a high level in motorsports and engage effectively as a public figure.

Alex Taylor continues to champion automotive enthusiasm through both her active participation in high-stakes racing and her comprehensive educational outreach. Her ongoing commitment to building and driving some of the fastest cars, coupled with her role as a media personality and instructor, highlights her unique ability to inspire and connect with a diverse global audience of automotive enthusiasts.