Aron Smith

Aron Taylor-Smith, born on November 9, 1989, is a prominent Irish racing driver currently competing in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) for Toyota Gazoo Racing UK. The younger brother of former VX Racing BTCC driver Gavin Smith, Aron began his motorsport career in karting, achieving early success by becoming the 2005 JICA Irish Kart Club Champion and the 2006 Irish Open Kart Champion.

Taylor-Smith transitioned to car racing in 2007, entering the Renault Clio Cup. He consistently improved, finishing fourth in the 2009 championship with a win at Donington Park. In 2010, he competed in the Clio Cup Italia, securing fourth place with two wins. His return to the UK Clio Cup in 2011 saw him finish as championship runner-up. Aron made his BTCC debut in 2011 and has since become a multiple BTCC race winner and a 25-time podium finisher.

Throughout his BTCC career, Taylor-Smith has driven for various teams, including Motorbase Performance, Team BMR, Team BKR, and MG RCIB Insurance Racing. He secured his first BTCC victory in 2012 at Brands Hatch. In 2024, he clinched the BTCC Independents Championship. Entering his 11th season in the BTCC in 2025, he continues to strive for more podiums, race wins, and a championship title with Toyota Gazoo Racing UK.