KAIA TAO

NATIONALITY: AMERICAN

BIRTHDATE: July 26, 2006

Kaia Teo discovered her passion for motorsport at an early age, first getting behind the wheel at 13 in a Mazda Miata. What began as a learning experience quickly turned into a full commitment to racing, with Kaia spending every opportunity she could in and around race cars.

At 14, she began competing in Spec Miata in SCCA, gaining valuable racecraft and experience over two seasons. During this time, Kaia drove a Porsche Cayman GT4 for the first time – an experience that solidified her desire to pursue GT racing at a professional level.

In 2023, Kaia joined Crucial Motorsports to compete in GT4 America, piloting the McLaren Artura and continuing her development in high-level sports car competition. The 2024 season brought a campaign with OMS in the Artura, further refining her skills and adaptability.

After a year of testing and balancing her academic path at the University of Miami, Kaia returns to competition in 2026, competing in McLaren Trophy alongside co-driver Paul Holton. With a long-term vision of building a lasting career in motorsport, Kaia remains focused on growth, performance, and creating opportunities both on and off the track.