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Ricky Scott Taylor (born August 3, 1989) is an American professional racing driver, most notably in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. His career highlights include an IMSA Series Championship in 2017, as well as marquee wins at the Daytona 24, 12 Hours of Sebring and Petit Le Mans.

Key Information

In 2017, he, along with his brother Jordan, won the 2017 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the Prototype class with five wins[1].

In 2018, Taylor left his father's team, Wayne Taylor Racing, to join the new Acura Team Penske Prototype squad in 2018 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, partnering with Hélio Castroneves for the full season. In 2020 he and codriver Castroneves won the 2020 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. He returned to his father's team in 2021.

Taylor was also runner-up in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype class in 2010 and 2011. Within that category, he earned seven wins and 20 podiums. He was also second in the 2014 24 Hours of Daytona and fifth in 2008, 2011, and 2013.

Early years

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Taylor's father, Wayne, was a driver in the IMSA GT Championship in the 1990s, so Ricky and brother Jordan grew up in Florida. After competing in karting, Ricky was series champion of single seaters' school Skip Barber Southern in 2006 and runner-up of Skip Barber National in 2007.

Taylor (right) with brother Jordan at the 2017 Petit Le Mans

In 2008, Taylor debuted in the 24 Hours of Daytona for the Grand-Am series with a Riley-Pontiac in the Daytona Prototype class for Wayne Taylor Racing, resulting fifth with Max Angelelli, Michael Valiante, and his father Wayne Taylor. Months later, contested the Virginia round with the Beyer team, accompanied by Andy Wallace and Jared Beyer. Later, Taylor joined Doran's team to participate in the final six races of the season with a Dallara-Ford, earning a fifth-place finish with Burt Frisselle.

Taylor became a regular driver for Beyer in the 2009 season of the Grand-Am series, using first a Riley-Pontiac and then a Riley-Chevrolet. He earned a fourth, an eighth, and a ninth-place finish in the last three races to finish 18th in the drivers' championship in the Daytona Prototype class.

Taylor driving at the 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans, his first in an LMP2 car.

WTR and Spirit of Daytona

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Wayne Taylor hired Ricky to contest the 2010 Rolex Sports Car Series with a Dallara-Ford. Accompanied by Max Angelelli, he captured one win and seven podiums and sixth place in the 24 Hours of Daytona. He finished second in the drivers' championships and teams in the DP class, behind Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas and his nine victories.

In the 2011 Rolex Sports Car Series season, Taylor was behind the wheel of a Dallara-Chevrolet. He scored three victories (one of them in the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen) and eight podium finishes, and a fifth place in the 24 Hours of Daytona. As a result, he finished as runner-up in the DP class behind Pruett and Rojas again.

Adopting new Chevrolet Corvette DP in 2012, Taylor recorded three wins and seven top-fives in 12 appearances. He finished seventh in the driver standings and fifth among the teams in the DP class. Later, he contested the Gold Coast 600 of V8 Supercars in a Holden Commodore from Garry Rogers Motorsport alongside Greg Ritter; however, he had a frightening rollover several hundred metres after the start whilst trying to avoid two stricken cars.

Taylor became a driver in the Spirit of Daytona Racing for the 2013 Rolex Sports Car Series season, teaming with Richard Westbrook. He earned a third place, three fifths, and a sixth, finishing 11th in the drivers championship and eighth among teams in the DP. He also obtained a fifth place in the GTE-Am class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, driving a Chevrolet Corvette in the Larbre Competition.

Taylor competing at the 2022 24 Hours of Le Mans for Cool Racing.

Team Penske

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Beginning with the 2018 Roar Before the 24, Taylor partnered with Helio Castroneves in one of two new Acura ARX-05s fielded by Roger Penske. Taylor and Castroneves won the 2020 WeatherTech SportsCar DPi Drivers' Championship, after finishing eighth at the season finale at the 12 Hours of Sebring.

Other competition

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In 2012, Taylor was selected by Garry Rogers Motorsport to participate in the 2012 Armor All Gold Coast 600 event for V8 Supercars as an "international" co-driver.[2] In his first-ever standing start, he managed only 200m before he rolled over a car that had stalled on the grid, totalling his No. 33 Holden VE Commodore and resigning himself and team-mate Greg Ritter to the sidelines for the rest of the weekend.[3][4]

Racing record

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Career summary

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Taylor's No. 101 car at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans
Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2013 FIA World Endurance Championship - LMGTE Am Larbre Compétition 1 0 0 0 0 24 20th
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMGTE Am 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 6th
2014 United Sports Car Championship - Prototype Wayne Taylor Racing 11 2 0 0 6 330 2nd
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2 Larbre Compétition 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 9th
FIA World Endurance Championship - LMGTE Pro Corvette Racing 1 0 0 0 0 N/A NC
2015 United Sports Car Championship - Prototype Wayne Taylor Racing 10 2 2 0 5 292 5th
2016 IMSA SportsCar Championship - Prototype Wayne Taylor Racing 10 3 7 309 3rd
FIA World Endurance Championship - LMGTE Am Larbre Compétition 5 0 0 1 1 43 10th
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMGTE Pro Corvette Racing – GM 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 7th
2017 IMSA SportsCar Championship - Prototype Wayne Taylor Racing 10 5 5 0 7 310 1st
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2 Keating Motorsport 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 20th
2018 IMSA SportsCar Championship - Prototype Acura Team Penske 10 1 0 0 2 243 7th
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2 Jackie Chan DC Racing 1 0 0 0 0 N/A DNF
2018-19 FIA World Endurance Championship - LMP2 Jackie Chan DC Racing 2 0 0 0 0 0 23rd
2019 IMSA SportsCar Championship - DPi Acura Team Penske 10 0 1 0 5 284 3rd
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2 Jackie Chan DC Racing 1 0 0 0 0 N/A DNF
2020 IMSA SportsCar Championship - DPi Acura Team Penske 9 4 2 1 5 265 1st
2021 IMSA SportsCar Championship - DPi Konica Minolta Acura 10 3 2 0 7 3396 2nd
European Le Mans Series - LMP2 DragonSpeed USA 1 0 0 0 0 0 36th
FIA World Endurance Championship - LMP2 High Class Racing 1 0 0 0 0 8 24th
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 8th
2022 IMSA SportsCar Championship - DPi Konica Minolta Acura 10 4 2 0 5 3346 2nd
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2 Cool Racing 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 7th
2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTP Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport 9 0 0 0 3 2712 2nd
2024 IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTP Taylor Racing with Andretti 9 1 0 1 2 2550 6th
2025 IMSA SportsCar Championship – GTP Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing 9 0 0 0 3 2626 6th
2026 IMSA SportsCar Championship – GTP Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing 1 0 0 0 0 225 11th*

Complete Rolex Sports Car Series results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team Class Make Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Rank Points Ref
2008 SunTrust Racing DP Riley Mk. XI Pontiac 5.0L V8 DAY
5
MIA
MEX
25th 173 [5]
Beyer Racing Crawford DP03 Ford 5.0L V8 VIR
4
LGA
WGL
Doran Racing Dallara DP01 Ford 5.0L V8 LEX
7
DAY
11
BAR
5
MON
9
WGL
17
SON
10
NJ
MIL
2009 Beyer Racing DP Riley Mk. XI Pontiac/Chevrolet 5.0L V8 R24
10
VIR
14
NJ
10
LAG
14
S6H
10
LEX
12
DAY
12
BAR
12
WGI
10
MON
4
MIL
8
HOM
9
11th 248 [6]
2010 SunTrust Racing DP Dallara DP08 Ford 5.0L V8 R24
6
HOM
6
BIR
12
VIR
3
LRP
1
S6H
2
LEX
9
DAY
9
NJ
3
WAT
2
MON
3
SLK
3
2nd 332 [7]
2011 SunTrust Racing DP Dallara Corvette DP Chevrolet 5.5L V8 R24
5
HOM
3
BIR
11
VIR
4
LIM
1
S6H
1
ELK
3
LAG
3
NJ
2
WAT
1
MON
2
LEX
11
2nd 353 [8]
2012 SunTrust Racing DP Corvette DP (Dallara DP01) Chevrolet 5.0L V8 R24
14
BIR
5
HOM
1
NJ
1
BEL
20
LEX
9
ELK
7
S6H
11
IMS
3
WAT
4
MON
5
LGA
7
LIM
1
6th 343 [9]
2013 Spirit of Daytona Racing DP Corvette DP (Coyote) Chevrolet 5.0L V8 R24
5
TXS
11
BIR
3
ATL
5
BEL
5
LEX
9
S6H
9
IMS
6
ELK
13
KAN
12
LGA
8
LIM
9
7th 279 [10]

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

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Year Team Co-drivers Car Class Laps Pos. Class
pos.
2013 France Larbre Compétition France Julien Canal
France Patrick Bornhauser
Chevrolet Corvette C6.R GTE
Am
302 29th 5th
2014 France Larbre Compétition France Pierre Ragues
Japan Keiko Ihara
Morgan LMP2-Judd LMP2 341 14th 9th
2016 United States Corvette Racing - GM Spain Antonio García
Denmark Jan Magnussen
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R GTE
Pro
336 25th 7th
2017 United States Keating Motorsport United States Ben Keating
Netherlands Jeroen Bleekemolen
Riley Mk. 30-Gibson LMP2 312 47th 20th
2018 China Jackie Chan DC Racing France Côme Ledogar
Denmark David Heinemeier Hansson
Ligier JS P217-Gibson LMP2 195 DNF DNF
2019 China Jackie Chan DC Racing United Kingdom Jordan King
Denmark David Heinemeier Hansson
Oreca 07-Gibson LMP2 199 DNF DNF
2021 Denmark High Class Racing Denmark Dennis Andersen
Denmark Marco Sørensen
Oreca 07-Gibson LMP2 353 18th 13th
LMP2 Pro-Am 4th
2022 Switzerland Cool Racing Germany Niklas Krütten
China Yifei Ye
Oreca 07-Gibson LMP2 367 11th 7th
2023 Canada Tower Motorsports Germany René Rast
United States Steven Thomas
Oreca 07-Gibson LMP2 19 DNF DNF
LMP2 Pro-Am
2025 United States Cadillac WTR Portugal Filipe Albuquerque
United States Jordan Taylor
Cadillac V-Series.R Hypercar 189 DNF DNF
Sources:[11][12]

Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results

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(key)(Races in bold indicate pole position)

Year Team No. Class Make Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Rank Points Ref
2014 Wayne Taylor Racing 10 P Dallara Corvette DP Chevrolet 5.5L V8 DAY
2
SEB
7
LBH
2
LGA
2
DET
1
WGL
5
MOS
3
IMS
4
ELK
10
COA
7
PET
1
2nd 330 [13]
2015 Wayne Taylor Racing 10 P Dallara Corvette DP Chevrolet 5.5L V8 DAY
16
SEB
2
LBH
1
LGA
2
DET
6
WGL
6
MOS
1
ELK
8
COA
2
PET
4
5th 292 [14]
2016 Wayne Taylor Racing 10 P Dallara Corvette DP Chevrolet 5.5L V8 DAY
2
SEB
12
LBH
1
LGA
6
DET
1
WGL
4
MOS
3
ELK
3
COA
1
PET
3
3rd 309 [15]
2017 Wayne Taylor Racing 10 P Cadillac DPi-V.R Cadillac 6.2 L V8 DAY
1
SEB
1
LBH
1
COA
1
DET
1
WGL
6
MOS
7
ELK
2
LGA
3
PET
9
1st 310 [16]
2018 Acura Team Penske 7 P Acura ARX-05 Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6 DAY
9
SEB
15
LBH
6
MOH
1
DET
2
WGL
12
MOS
5
ELK
10
LGA
10
PET
5
7th 243 [17]
2019 Acura Team Penske 7 DPi Acura ARX-05 Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6 DAY
3
SEB
4
LBH
2
MOH
5
DET
3
WGL
5
MOS
5
ELK
7
LGA
2
PET
3
3rd 284 [18]
2020 Acura Team Penske 7 DPi Acura ARX-05 Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6 DAY
8
DAY
8
SEB
7
ELK
1
ATL
1
MOH
1
PET
2
LGA
1
SEB
8
1st 265 [19]
2021 Konica Minolta Acura 10 DPi Acura ARX-05 Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6 DAY
1
SEB
4
MOH
1
DET
3
WGL
3
WGL
3
ELK
4
LGA
1
LBH
4
PET
3
2nd 3396 [20]
2022 Konica Minolta Acura 10 DPi Acura ARX-05 Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6 DAY
2
SEB
4
LBH
6
LGA
1
MOH
1
DET
4
WGL
1
MOS
6
ELK
1
PET
6
2nd 3346 [21]
2023 Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport 10 GTP Acura ARX-06 Acura AR24e 2.4 L Turbo V6 DAY
2
SEB
4
LBH
7
LGA
4
WGL
6
MOS
2
ELK
3
IMS
5
PET
9
2nd 2712 [22]
2024 Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti 10 GTP Acura ARX-06 Acura AR24e 2.4 L Turbo V6 DAY
9
SEB
5
LBH
8
LGA
6
DET
1
WGL
10
ELK
3
IMS
4
PET
9
6th 2550 [23]
2025 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing 10 GTP Cadillac V-Series.R Cadillac LMC55R 5.5 L V8 DAY
5
SEB
7
LBH
6
LGA
8
DET
2
WGL
3
ELK
8
IMS
2
PET
6
6th 2626
2026 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing 10 GTP Cadillac V-Series.R Cadillac LMC55R 5.5 L V8 DAY
11
SEB
LBH
LGA
DET
WGL
ELK
IMS
PET
11th* 225*
Source:[11]

* Season still in progress.

Complete European Le Mans Series results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Class Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rank Points
2021 DragonSpeed USA LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 CAT
Ret
RBR LEC MNZ SPA ALG 36th 0
Source:[11]

Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Class Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rank Points
2013 Larbre Compétition LMGTE Am Chevrolet Corvette C6.R Chevrolet 5.5 L V8 SIL SPA LMS
6
SÃO COA FUJ SHA BHR 20th 24
2014 Larbre Compétition LMP2 Morgan LMP2 Judd HK 3.6 L V8 SIL SPA LMS
9
NC 0
Corvette Racing LMGTE Pro Chevrolet Corvette C7.R Chevrolet LT5.5 5.5 L V8 COA
12
FUJ SHA BHR SÃO
2016 Corvette Racing – GM LMGTE Pro Chevrolet Corvette C7.R Chevrolet LT5.5 5.5 L V8 SIL SPA LMS
7
NÜR 25th 3.5
LMGTE Am MEX
Ret
COA
3
FUJ
6
SHA
5
BHR
5
10th 43
2017 Keating Motorsport LMP2 Riley Mk. 30 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 SIL SPA LMS
20
NÜR MEX COA FUJ SHA BHR NC 0
2018-19 Jackie Chan DC Racing LMP2 Ligier JS P217 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 SPA LMS
Ret
SIL FUJ SHA SEB SPA LMS
Ret
23rd 0
2021 High Class Racing LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 SPA ALG MNZ LMS
8
BHR BHR 24th 8
2022 Cool Racing LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 SEB SPA LMS
7
MNZ FUJ BHR NC 0
Sources:[11][24]

References

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from Grokipedia
Ricky Taylor (born August 3, 1989) is an American professional specializing in , most notably as a two-time WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Prototype champion (2017 and 2020) who currently competes full-time for in the No. 10 GTP car alongside co-driver Filipe Albuquerque. Born in , , , Taylor holds American nationality and hails from a prominent family; his father, , is a former GT champion and the founder of , while his older brother, Jordan Taylor, is also a professional driver with multiple wins. Taylor began his racing career in go-karts before progressing to single-seater formulas, where he won the 2006 Skip Southern Regional Series championship, briefly considering a path in open-wheel like before committing to sports cars. Taylor made his professional debut in 2008 at the Rolex 24 at Daytona with , finishing fifth overall, and became a full-time driver in 2009, securing his first victory in 2010 at in the Grand-Am Rolex Series. His career breakthrough came in 2017, when he and brother won the Prototype championship with five consecutive victories to start the season, including the Rolex 24 at Daytona, , Long Beach Grand Prix, , and . Taylor repeated as champion in 2020 driving for Team Penske, and he has amassed over 40 career wins across 250-plus starts, including additional Rolex 24 triumphs in 2021 and poles at events like . From 2018 to 2020, he raced for Team Penske, contributing to 20 victories and 52 podiums by the end of 2020, before returning to his family's team, , in 2021; he continued with WTR through the Acura era and the switch to in 2025.

Early years

Family and background

Ricky Taylor was born on August 3, 1989, in , . His family relocated to the Orlando area of when he was an infant, where he was raised in a motorsport-centric environment. Taylor grew up in a prominent family; his father, , is a former professional driver who competed successfully in the and other sports car series before founding (WTR) in 2004 as a multi-class sports car team. Wayne Taylor's career highlights included two overall victories at the in 1996 and 2005. He has a younger brother, Jordan Taylor, who is also a professional racer competing in and other series alongside him at WTR. From an early age, Ricky Taylor was exposed to the racing world through family attendance at events, behind-the-scenes access at tracks, and regular conversations about strategy and performance in . This immersion in his father's racing endeavors directly influenced Taylor's entry into karting as a junior.

Karting and junior series

Taylor began his career in karting around age 8 in , competing in local and regional events throughout the early . Influenced by his family's racing legacy—particularly his father Wayne Taylor's successes in endurance —he honed his skills in competitive karting circuits, achieving a fifth-place finish in the ICA class of the Florida Winter Tour. In 2006, Taylor earned the Skip Barber Karting Shootout Scholarship, securing a fully paid entry into the Skip Barber Race Series and marking a key individual milestone in his progression toward single-seater racing. Transitioning to cars, he debuted in the Skip Barber Southern Regional Series in late 2005 at age 15, winning the Rookie of the Race award in his first automobile event at . That season, he recorded multiple victories, including a and win at Moroso Motorsports Park as well as another triumph at Homestead-Miami Speedway, demonstrating rapid adaptation to open-wheel competition. Building on this momentum, Taylor captured the Southern Regional Series championship in 2007 with six wins and eleven podium finishes across the season. He also finished runner-up in the that year, with additional wins and poles underscoring his consistency. Concurrently, he ventured into the Star Championship, making his debut in September 2006 at where he qualified sixth in his first outing on the unfamiliar track. In 2007, Taylor expanded his Star campaign to fourteen races, securing two victories, five podiums, and four pole positions, which solidified his reputation as an emerging talent primed for professional sports car opportunities.

Early professional career

Key achievements (2008–2009)

In 2008, Ricky Taylor entered the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series on a partial schedule with SunTrust Racing, debuting at the season-opening Rolex 24 at Daytona in the No. 10 Riley-Pontiac Daytona Prototype. Co-driving with his father Wayne Taylor, Max Angelelli, and Michael Valiante, the team navigated electrical issues, brake problems, and overheating to secure a fifth-place overall finish after 687 laps, Taylor's first major endurance result at age 18. He later competed in additional events, including a seventh-place finish at Mid-Ohio with Doran Racing in the No. 47 Dallara-Ford amid torrential rain, contributing to a season total of eight starts, 173 points, and 25th in the Daytona Prototype driver standings. Building on this experience, Taylor raced a fuller 2009 schedule with Beyer Racing in the No. 11 Riley-Pontiac (switching to Chevrolet mid-season), participating in 12 events and earning 248 points for 18th in the DP standings. At the Rolex 24 at Daytona, he shared the No. 13 entry with Jared Beyer, David Martinez, and brother Jordan Taylor, completing 662 laps for 20th overall despite mechanical challenges. These outings emphasized his growing proficiency in prolonged stints, including night driving and team strategy, positioning him as a promising prototype specialist.

Wayne Taylor Racing tenure

Establishment and Grand-Am era (2010–2016)

In 2010, Ricky Taylor joined his family's team full-time, co-driving the No. 10 SunTrust Racing Dallara-Ford in the Grand-Am DP class alongside veteran . The pairing yielded immediate success, including a victory at Lime Rock Park's Classic, where they led 153 of 183 laps to secure Taylor's first Grand-Am DP win. Taylor and Angelelli finished runner-up in the 2010 DP drivers' championship, with five podium finishes highlighting the team's competitive integration. The duo continued their strong form into 2011, achieving runner-up status in the DP class once more while securing multiple victories, including at and . Taylor's experience from his earlier years at Spirit of Daytona prepared him for the heightened expectations within the family operation, where he contributed to strategic decisions on setup and race tactics alongside team owner and father . Consistent podiums in 2012, such as at , further solidified WTR's presence in the DP ranks, though Taylor briefly raced with Spirit of Daytona in select events that year. Following a one-year stint primarily with Spirit of Daytona in 2013, Taylor returned to WTR in 2014, now partnering with his brother in the No. 10 Chevrolet DP as the series merged with the to form the United SportsCar Racing (later WeatherTech SportsCar Championship). The brothers' collaboration emphasized family dynamics in race strategy, with Ricky often handling qualifying and early stints to build leads. They notched wins at and [Petit Le Mans](/page/Petit Le Mans) en route to second place in the standings. Through 2015 and 2016, the Taylor brothers adapted to the unified series' technical regulations, achieving top-five finishes in the Prototype class each year without securing an individual driver title. Key results included a 2015 victory at Long Beach and 2016 triumphs at Long Beach, , and , where their shared insights on car balance and pit strategy proved instrumental. This era underscored the family's collaborative approach, blending Ricky's qualifying prowess with Jordan's endurance focus to elevate WTR's competitiveness.

2017 IMSA championship season

In 2017, Ricky Taylor competed full-time in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship's class for , driving the No. 10 alongside his brother Jordan Taylor and veteran co-driver . The , introduced as part of IMSA's new (DPi) regulations, featured a 6.2-liter producing over 600 horsepower, providing significant advantages in straight-line speed and overall balance compared to competitors like the , , Onroak LMP1, and JS P217. This technical edge, combined with the Taylor brothers' familial synergy and Angelelli's extensive endurance racing experience from prior Grand-Am successes, enabled a dominant campaign that built on 's established team dynamics. The season began with a at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, marking Wayne Taylor Racing's first overall win in the WeatherTech series after years of prominence in the preceding Grand-Am . Ricky Taylor led the final stint, overtaking the No. 5 Mustang Sampling with less than six minutes remaining to secure the win by 0.671 seconds over the same car, despite a controversial contact incident. This triumph was followed by another endurance classic win at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, where Taylor again closed out the race for a 13.614-second margin over the No. 31 Action Express Racing , showcasing the team's pit strategy and the Cadillac's reliability under Sebring's demanding conditions. The early momentum continued with sprint race victories at the Grand Prix of Long Beach, the at (COTA), and the Chevrolet presented by Lear, completing an unprecedented five consecutive Prototype class wins to open the season. Mid-season challenges, including retirements at Watkins Glen and mechanical issues at Mosport, tested the team's consistency, but strong recoveries at and a second-place finish at VIR kept them atop the standings. The No. 10 Cadillac's aerodynamic efficiency and power delivery proved particularly effective on road courses with long straights, allowing the drivers to capitalize on clean air and precise handling. Entering the season finale at the with 288 points, the Taylor brothers and Angelelli needed only a to secure the title; they achieved third place behind the winning No. 5 Mustang Sampling and the second-place No. 31 Action Express entry, clinching the Prototype drivers' championship with 310 points—19 ahead of João Barbosa, , and Filipe Albuquerque. This championship victory highlighted the seamless collaboration among the co-drivers, with the brothers' shared instincts complementing Angelelli's strategic acumen in endurance stints.

Post-2017 IMSA seasons (2018–2021)

Returning to for 2021 in the No. 10 alongside Filipe Albuquerque, Taylor pursued an endurance-focused campaign, finishing second in the DPi drivers' standings with three victories. The pair started strong by winning the Rolex 24 at Daytona for Taylor's fourth career triumph there, followed by successes at Mid-Ohio and WeatherTech Raceway , where Albuquerque's defensive drive preserved a narrow margin. Consistent top-five results across the 12-race slate, including a second at Sebring and fourth at , positioned the team as contenders for the Michelin Endurance Cup while chasing the "triple crown" of major U.S. endurance events. This period saw DPi reach peak maturity, with team improvements in data analytics and crew efficiency enabling WTR's seamless integration of power, setting the stage for the class's transition to LMDh-based GTP in 2023.

Acura ARX-06 era (2022–2024)

In 2022, continued its partnership with in the final season of the (DPi) class, fielding the No. 10 for full-season drivers Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque. The team achieved consistent results, including a runner-up finish at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, where Taylor and Albuquerque were joined by endurance co-drivers and , marking Acura's second-place sweep with . Additional podiums followed at the (second place) and the Chevrolet (second place), while victories at and highlighted the team's competitiveness in sprint races. These efforts contributed to a third-place finish in the DPi drivers' and teams' standings, setting the stage for the transition to the new Daytona hybrid (LMDh)-inspired GTP regulations. The shift to the GTP prototype was announced in August 2022, introducing a hybrid combining a 2.4-liter with a standardized Bosch-supplied system, designed to level competition across manufacturers under IMSA's GTP rules. Taylor and Albuquerque remained the core lineup for the No. 10 entry, adapting to the car's carbon-fiber chassis, Acura-specific aerodynamics, and the complexities of hybrid deployment strategies during the 2023 debut season. Endurance races featured co-drivers Louis Delétraz and , bringing Formula 1 and endurance expertise to manage the added layer of . Despite challenges like reliability issues and learning the hybrid system's , the team secured a second-place finish at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, contributing to Acura's 1-2 sweep. The 2023 campaign was marked by inconsistency but strong showings in select events, including a breakthrough victory at , where Taylor and Albuquerque capitalized on strategic pit stops to claim their first GTP win. Podium results at (third) and other tracks helped the duo finish fourth in the GTP drivers' standings, while the team placed third overall. Adaptation to GTP regulations emphasized tire management and hybrid energy use, with Taylor noting the car's improved handling but the need for refined setup to counter rivals like and . Entering 2024, expanded to a two-car program through a deepened partnership with , adding the No. 40 ARX-06 shared by Jordan Taylor and Louis Delétraz as a full-season entry. Ricky Taylor and Albuquerque continued in the No. 10, focusing on optimizing hybrid deployment amid evolving adjustments. The season began promisingly with a third-place at the 24 at Daytona, followed by a victory at the —Taylor's bold pass on the No. 6 Porsche securing the win after a 664-day drought for the entry. Additional podiums, including third at , propelled the No. 10 to second in the GTP drivers' and teams' standings. Co-driver dynamics shifted with Delétraz's promotion to full-time status, enhancing endurance race synergy across both cars. In June 2024, announced the conclusion of its tenure, transitioning to for 2025 while reflecting on the ARX-06 era's role in advancing hybrid prototype racing.

2025 Cadillac switch and season

In September 2024, Wayne Taylor Racing announced its return to Cadillac Racing after a four-year partnership with Acura, with Ricky Taylor set to drive the No. 10 Cadillac V-Series.R GTP entry full-time alongside Filipe Albuquerque; Will Stevens joined as an endurance co-driver for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, and Motul Petit Le Mans. The team introduced a refreshed blue-and-white for the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, unveiled in January, emphasizing Cadillac's V-Series branding while preparing to challenge rivals including Penske Motorsports, Team WRT, with Andretti, and AF Corse in the hyper-competitive GTP class. Taylor and Albuquerque secured three podium finishes during the season: second place at the after a late-race with the winning , third at the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen, and second at the Battle on the Bricks in , where a caution period in the final hour preserved their position. The duo faced setbacks, including a seventh-place finish at the Sebring 12 Hours marred by traffic and strategy challenges, and encountered occasional reliability concerns with the V-Series.R powertrain amid tight racing against and entries. The season concluded with a sixth-place result for Taylor, Albuquerque, and Stevens at the Motul , contributing to an overall sixth-place finish in the GTP drivers' standings with 2,626 points and no victories but consistent late-season momentum. Taylor reflected on the switch as a homecoming to , where he had previously won the 2017 championship, noting the V-Series.R's potential despite the Acura era's familiarity, and expressed optimism about building on the 2025 foundation. As of November 2025, Taylor and Albuquerque were reconfirmed for the No. 10 in 2026, signaling continuity for the program amid 's expanded GTP efforts across and the .

Other racing activities

Team Penske appearances

Ricky Taylor joined for the full 2018 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, partnering with Hélio Castroneves in the No. 7 DPi to mark his first multi-year stint outside . This move allowed Taylor to experience Penske's renowned engineering and operational precision, contributing to the team's adaptation to the new prototype program while fostering stronger industry connections without a long-term shift from his family-based primary team. In his debut season, Taylor and Castroneves secured the program's first victory at , finishing seventh overall in the Prototype standings. The partnership continued successfully in 2019, with Taylor earning multiple pole positions, including a track record at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and achieving three wins alongside Castroneves at , , and the . These results helped the duo secure third in the points, highlighting Taylor's quick adaptation to Penske's data-driven setups and strategic depth. In 2020, Taylor and Castroneves elevated their performance to claim the Prototype drivers' championship, recording four victories at , , , and Sebring, along with a runner-up finish at the 24 at Daytona. Taylor's consistent qualifying prowess, including several front-row starts, underscored his with Penske's engineering, though the team prioritized endurance reliability over aggressive experimentation. Following the championship, Taylor returned to in 2021, with no additional appearances for Penske thereafter.

International endurance racing

Ricky Taylor's international endurance racing career has primarily revolved around the , where he has made nine starts since his debut in 2013, supplemented by selected appearances in the (WEC) and (ELMS). These efforts served as extensions of his American-based program, allowing him to gain experience under (ACO) regulations while balancing the demands of international travel and differing technical requirements from U.S. series. Taylor's Le Mans debut came in 2013 in the LMGTE Am class with Larbre Competition, where he co-drove a to fifth in class alongside Pierre Ragues and Paolo Ruberti. He returned in 2014, switching to the LMP2 category with the same team in a Morgan LMP2-Judd, finishing ninth in class with Ragues and Keiko Ihara after completing 373 laps. In 2016, Taylor competed in LMGTE Pro with Corvette Racing's factory entry, co-driving a to seventh in class with and Antonio Garcia, starting from the rear of the grid due to qualifying issues. Taylor continued his Le Mans appearances in LMP2, racing with Keating Motorsports in 2017 in a Riley Mk. 30 Gibson, but the car retired due to engine failure after 195 laps with co-drivers and . The following year, he joined in a JS P217-Gibson, setting the fastest lap in LMP2 (3:29.466) but retiring after 195 laps due to mechanical issues with co-drivers Mathias Beche and Cheng. In 2019, Taylor returned to in an 07-Gibson, finishing 20th overall. In 2023, Taylor raced in LMP2 with Tower Motorsport in an 07-Gibson alongside and John Farano (later replaced by Steven Thomas due to injury), but crashed during the third hour, resulting in a DNF. Taylor's WEC commitments included a partial 2016 season with Larbre Competition in LMGTE Am, where he achieved a finish (third in class) at the 6 Hours of with Ragues and Lars Viljoen in the C7.R, along with entries at , Fuji, , and . He made no full-season WEC commitment but used these outings to adapt to global endurance formats. Taylor also made a one-off ELMS appearance in 2021 with USA at the Barcelona opener in an 07-Gibson, finishing fourth in LMP2 with Henrik Hedman and . As of November 2025, Taylor's most recent start was in 2025, marking Wayne Taylor Racing's debut in the Hypercar class with a . Starting 14th overall alongside Filipe Albuquerque and Jordan Taylor, the team retired after 173 laps due to a power loss on the , classified 21st overall. These international races highlighted the logistical challenges of ACO and , yet provided valuable exposure to diverse tracks and hybrid powertrains beyond .

Racing record

Career highlights summary

Ricky Taylor has amassed 32 wins in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as of the end of the 2025 season, establishing himself as one of the series' most accomplished prototype drivers. His victories include five triumphs at the 24 at Daytona, in 2011, 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022, highlighting his endurance racing prowess in high-stakes events. These successes contributed to two Prototype/GTP drivers' championships, secured in 2017 alongside his brother Jordan Taylor with and in 2020 with for . Beyond Daytona, Taylor's accolades encompass multiple wins at the Twelve Hours of Sebring in and 2020, as well as a victory at the in , rounding out an impressive record in 's endurance triple crown. Earlier in his career, he also claimed class wins at the 24 at Daytona prior to 2011, building momentum in the . Overall, Taylor has logged over 250 starts in competition, achieving 84 podium finishes and 28 pole positions. Taylor's contributions have been recognized with the Most Popular Driver award in 2018, reflecting his appeal among fans, and induction into the Road Racing Drivers Club in 2021, honoring his impact on American .

Complete results

Ricky Taylor's participation in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship spans from its inaugural 2014 season through 2025, during which he competed primarily in the top class, transitioning from the Prototype (PC) class in early years to (DPi) and later Grand Touring Prototype (GTP). The following table details his year-by-year performance, including team, car, primary co-driver, races entered, wins, pole positions, podium finishes, points, and final championship position in the relevant prototype drivers' standings. Co-drivers varied for endurance events, but the primary partner is noted. Data reflects class-specific results where applicable.
YearTeamCarCo-driverRacesWinsPolesPodiumsPointsPosition
2014Wayne Taylor RacingCorvette DPJordan Taylor112063302nd
2015Wayne Taylor RacingCorvette DPJordan Taylor102352925th
2016Wayne Taylor RacingCorvette DPJordan Taylor93173093rd
2017Wayne Taylor RacingCadillac DPi-V.RJordan Taylor105573101st
2018Acura Team PenskeAcura ARX-05Hélio Castroneves101122437th
2019Acura Team PenskeAcura ARX-05Hélio Castroneves100352843rd
2020Acura Team PenskeAcura ARX-05Hélio Castroneves94452651st
2021Wayne Taylor RacingAcura ARX-05Filipe Albuquerque113373392nd
2022Wayne Taylor RacingAcura ARX-05Filipe Albuquerque104353342nd
2023Wayne Taylor RacingAcura ARX-06Filipe Albuquerque90032712nd
2024Wayne Taylor RacingAcura ARX-06Filipe Albuquerque1110225506th
2025Cadillac Wayne Taylor RacingCadillac V-Series.RFilipe Albuquerque1100326266th
Career Totals (2014–2025): 117 races entered, 32 wins, 26 poles, 84 podiums, 16,663 points, with two drivers' championships (2017, 2020). Taylor's results highlight his consistency in prototype racing, with notable transitions from DPi to GTP regulations in 2023.

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

Ricky Taylor has competed in the nine times between 2013 and 2025, spanning the LMGTE Am, LMP2, and Hypercar classes. His efforts have included competitive runs in LMP2, where he set the category's fastest lap in 2018 amid heavy rain that caused multiple red flags and retirements. Taylor has yet to secure a class victory at but has demonstrated reliability and pace in endurance conditions, drawing on his experience for multi-stint driving. All participations ended without mechanical or accident-related retirements except in LMP2 entries from 2018 onward.
YearTeamClassCarCo-driversGrid Pos.Finish Pos. (Class)LapsStatus
2013Larbre CompetitionLMGTE AmChevrolet Corvette C6.ZR1 (#50)Patrick Bornhauser, Julien Canal32nd5th (29th overall)343Running
2014Larbre CompetitionLMP2Morgan LMP2 Judd (#50)Keiko Ihara, Pierre Ragues29th9th (32nd overall)379Running
2016Corvette RacingLMGTE ProChevrolet Corvette C7.R (#63)Antonio García, Jan Magnussen29th7th (27th overall)343Running
2017Keating MotorsportsLMGTE AmRiley Mk. XXX Gibson (#43)Ben Keating, Jeroen Bleekemolen43rd12th (47th overall)299Running
2018Jackie Chan DC RacingLMP2Ligier JS P217 Gibson (#34)David Heinemeier Hansson, Côme Ledogar26thDNF (12th in class)195Accident (heavy rain conditions)
2019Jackie Chan DC RacingLMP2Oreca 07 Gibson (#37)David Heinemeier Hansson, Jordan King20thDNF (15th in class)199Gearbox
2021High Class RacingLMP2Oreca 07 Gibson (#18)Dennis Andersen, Marco Sørensen20th4th (13th overall)353Running
2023Tower MotorsportsLMP2Oreca 07 Gibson (#13)René Rast, Steven Thomas23rdDNF (19th in class)19Accident
2025Cadillac Wayne Taylor RacingHypercarCadillac V-Series.R (#101)Filipe Albuquerque, Jordan Taylor14thDNF (21st overall)~220 (approx., after 12 hours)Loss of power

Complete other series results

Ricky Taylor began his professional racing career in the Grand-Am Daytona Prototype class in , competing primarily with SunTrust Racing before moving to Spirit of Daytona Racing in 2013. Over seven seasons, he achieved nine class wins, including the 2011 Rolex 24 at Daytona, and secured runner-up finishes in the DP drivers' championship in and 2011. His results demonstrated consistent podium contention, with 25 podiums across 83 starts.
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesChampionship Position (DP)
2007SunTrust Racing142542nd
2008SunTrust Racing / Beyer Racing800025th (173 points)
2009SunTrust Racing1200018th
2010SunTrust Racing121723rd
2011SunTrust Racing123862nd
2012SunTrust Racing133424th
2013Spirit of Daytona Racing120107th (279 points)
In his early Grand-Am years from 2007 to 2009, Taylor focused on building experience in the Rolex Daytona Prototype class, earning two wins and five podiums in 34 races while adapting to high-stakes endurance events like the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Taylor made select international appearances outside North American series. In 2013, he competed in a one-off V8 Supercars Championship event at the Gold Coast 600 with Garry Rogers Motorsport in a Holden VF Commodore, but retired after a high-speed flip in qualifying. In 2014, he joined Corvette Racing for the FIA World Endurance Championship's 6 Hours of Circuit of the Americas, co-driving the No. 4 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R to 7th in GTE Pro class with Jordan Taylor and Tommy Milner, marking his WEC debut amid mechanical challenges. No further non-Le Mans WEC rounds occurred in 2022 or 2023, reflecting partial participation focused on endurance classics. Taylor's international stints emphasized his primary IMSA commitments.

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