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Max Taylor will join HMD Motorsports for a partial season in Indy NXT by Firestone. The 17-year-old driver from New Jersey will race the No. 18 entry in five events, including Barber Motorsports Pa…
Max Taylor is set to join HMD Motorsports for a partial season in Indy NXT by Firestone, competing in five events with the No. 18 entry. Alongside this, he’ll also race a full season in USF Pro 2000 with VRD Racing on non-conflicting weekends. Taylor expressed his excitement for the 2025 season, highlighting his main focus on the USF Pro 2000 championship. The 17-year-old driver from New Jersey has achieved success in his short career, beginning in karts in 2021 and progressing to USF Juniors and USF2000. Team president Mike Maurini praised Taylor’s talent and potential, anticipating a bright future in motorsports. Taylor will have participated in four tests with HMD Motorsports before the start of the Indy NXT season, which is set to commence in February, with his USF Pro 2000 debut in St. Petersburg. Throughout the season, Taylor’s car will prominently feature support from his partners such as PINK, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Simplify Asset Management, Unicorn, and Hedgeye.