At 31 years of age, Taylor Kiel is one of the youngest Team Managers in the IndyCar Series paddock. Having been with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports since 2008, he has climbed the ladder from an Indy Lights mechanic to now Team Manager of the Verizon IndyCar Series team. During the races, he also serves as the Race Strategist for James Hinchcliffe
Growing up, Kiel was surrounded by racing, and though he studied business at Indiana University, working in racing was always his goal.
In this video, Kiel talks about his rise in the industry along with how his peers have accepted him despite his young age. Further, he discusses the manner in which the team handled the adversity of missing the 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Lastly, he discusses the impact that Chris Griffis had on his life and career.
