T JUST 23 years old , Kyle Morris has built a reputation that has landed him among some of the top automotive content creators and engine builders to date .

A true gearhead at heart , Morris has an impressive track record – building and tuning over 150 engines in the last five years , working with high-profile racers like Eric Bain from Street Outlaws and Clark Rosenstengal , whose cars hold records in the standing mile and half-mile events . Morris is also one of the few builders in the U . S . focusing on twin-turbo Lamborghini engines , a testament to his wide-ranging skills .

Morris ’ s passion for motorsports runs deep , starting with motocross racing at just three years old .

“ I ended up getting in a little crash and got scared of it when I was around eight years old and started Jr . drag racing ,” Morris explains . “ I Jr . drag raced for a little bit , had terrible luck , blew the engine up almost every other race , so I gave up on that .”

Morris found himself back on the bike , competing in motocross at a high level , but when he was 17 , Morris suffered a crash that broke his neck and back . He decided it was time to walk away from motocross and fully dive into his dad ’ s engine-building business Steve Morris Engines , where he already found himself working part-time .

He soon found his footing in drag racing , a natural progression from following in his father , Steve ’ s , path . Morris revived a 1996 Mustang with his grandfather and entered the drag-anddrive scene .

His Mustang , a 1996 model with a 7.50 cage , twin 75mm turbos , and a 347-cubic-inch smallblock Ford engine , generates around 1,800 horsepower . He ’ s currently ranked No . 38 among the top 100 fastest drag-and-drive racers and aims to break into the 4.80s in the eighth mile next season .

“ It ’ s been a learning experience trying to balance a tight budget while dialing in the converter and chassis ,” he says .

In addition to his racing achievements , Morris has made a significant impact on digital media , playing a key role in his father ’ s popular You- Tube channel , Steve Morris Engines , while also launching his own self-titled channel in August .

“ I ’ ve always been involved in creating content for my dad ’ s channel , but starting my own channel was about making my own name ,” Morris says .

His channel has gained nearly 20,000 subscribers and more than 1.9 million views in just a few months , showcasing a mix of daily builds , technical deep dives , and candid moments of failures .

“ The stuff that I ’ m recording on my You- Tube channel is just stuff that I would be doing anyways regardless of if there ’ s a camera around ,” Morris explains . “ It ’ s just a fun thing for me to do , and it ’ s genuine because I ’ m doing it for fun .”

Morris emphasizes that he believes his success stems from showing the real moments and not just making social media a “ highlight reel .”

“ I like keeping it real ,” Morris adds . “ Showing the setbacks and breakages is just as important as showing the wins . It ’ s about being transparent

and relatable .”

Morris credits his parents and social media manager Nate Allen for their support . “ Nate ’ s been a big help , always answering my questions and working late to make things happen ,” Morris states .

As he looks to the future , Morris is committed to expanding his drag-and-drive presence , with plans to compete in Sick Week , Sick Summer , and other events organized by longtime family friend Tom Bailey .

When asked about words of advice for someone wanting to follow in his footsteps , Morris says , “ Set realistic , attainable goals and build from there . Start small and work your way larger . Don ’ t try to force anything — just keep it real .” – KAYLA ZADEL DI

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