Ashlyn Taylor

Ashlyn Taylor is an 11-year-old kart racer from North Ridgeville, Ohio, making waves in multiple racing categories with a competitive edge that’s catching attention across the Midwest karting scene.

EARLY YEARS

Growing up in North Ridgeville, Ohio, Ashlyn found her way into karting at a young age in a region known for its dedicated racing community. She’s based out of the Lorain Ohio KartPlex (LOK), where she’s become a regular fixture on the track, cutting her teeth in various junior categories and building a foundation that’s already paying dividends.

OTHER INTERESTS

Information about Ashlyn’s interests outside of karting is not currently available.

EARLY SUCCESS

Taylor has been competing across multiple karting platforms throughout 2025, racing in 206 Cadet, Praga Cadet 206, and Tillotson T4 Junior categories. By July 2025, she was selected as one of the demo drivers at the Lorain Ohio KartPlex Open House on July 19th—a nod to her skill level and the trust the facility places in her abilities[1]. She’s been a consistent presence at LOK, running practice sessions, qualifiers, and feature races throughout the summer and fall. In August, she competed in the Great Lakes Sprint Series (GLSS) at LOK, running the 206 Cadet division[2]. Come September 6th, she was qualifying at the LOK Tillotson T4 Cup, getting valuable seat time in a junior T4 car despite a GoPro malfunction that would’ve made any racer curse under their breath[3]. By October 11th at LOK, she delivered a wire-to-wire performance in the Tillotson T4 feature race, going from pole position to a P1 finish[4]. In November, she was lapping the outer loop layout at Pittsburgh International Raceway during the Last Lap event, running a Praga Cadet 206 and already thinking about gearing adjustments to pick up more top speed[5]. That same month, she tested adult karts at Boss Pro-Karting, expanding her experience beyond junior categories[6].

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2025: Selected as demo driver at Lorain Ohio KartPlex Open House (July 19)[1].
• 2025: First place qualifier in T4 Junior at Lorain Ohio KartPlex BRKC Round 4[7].
• 2025: Wire-to-wire victory from pole to P1 in Tillotson T4 feature race at LOK (October 11)[4].

INSPIRATIONS

Information about Ashlyn’s racing inspirations is not currently available.

REPUTATION

At just 11 years old, Taylor has built a reputation as a multi-category threat who isn’t afraid to jump between different karts and tracks. She’s known for her presence at LOK, where she’s become part of the fabric of the facility’s racing culture, and her willingness to test herself in various racing formats—from sprint series to endurance-style events at Pittsburgh International Raceway. Her YouTube channel, Ashlyn Taylor Motorsports, documents her racing adventures with drone footage, GoPro perspectives, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into her karting life, giving fans and fellow racers a front-row seat to her progression[8]. The fact that she’s already thinking critically about gearing ratios and setup adjustments shows a racing IQ that’s developing well beyond her years.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Based on her 2025 activity, Ashlyn appears focused on continuing her development across multiple karting categories while maintaining her strong presence in the Ohio and regional racing scene. Her testing in adult karts at Boss Pro-Karting suggests she’s already looking ahead to the next level of competition.

REFERENCES

[1] Lorain Ohio Kartplex (LOK) Open House demo drive 7/19/25 – YouTube
[2] Ashlyn Taylor Motorsports – YouTube Videos
[3] Ashlyn Taylor Motorsports at LOK/Tillotson T4 cup 9/6/25 – YouTube
[4] 10/11/25 LOK Tillotson T4 feature – YouTube
[5] PittRace outer loop 11/8/25 Praga cadet 206 – YouTube
[6] Ashlyn Taylor Motorsports at Boss Pro-Karting 11/29 – YouTube
[7] Lorain Ohio KartPlex BRKC Round 4 race results – Alpha Timing
[8] Ashlyn Taylor Motorsports – YouTube Channel