Nitro Motorsports
Team nameNitro Motorsports
Owner namesNick Tucker
Joe Tovo
BaseConcord, North Carolina
SeriesARCA Menards Series
ARCA Menards Series East
ARCA Menards Series West
Trans-Am Series
DriversARCA Menards Series:
15. Jake Finch, Mia Lovell, Jade Avedisian, Sam Corry, Leland Honeyman (part-time)
20. Jake Bollman (R)
25. Gus Dean Julian DaCosta, Gavan Boschele, Wesley Slimp
55. Isabella Robusto
70. Thomas Annunziata
90. Wesley Slimp, Jade Avedisian (part-time)
ARCA Menards Series East:
15. TBA (part-time)
20. Jake Bollman (part-time)
25. Gavan Boschele, Wesley Slimp (part-time)
55. Isabella Robusto (part-time)
70. Nick Tucker, Wesley Slimp, Thomas Annunziata (part-time)
ARCA Menards Series West:
15. Mia Lovell (R)
20. Jake Bollman (part-time)
25. Julian DaCosta (R), Will Robinson
55. Isabella Robusto (part-time)
70. Jade Avedisian, Thomas Annunziata, Will Robinson (part-time)
90. Jade Avedisian (part-time)
TBA. Sam Corry (part-time)
ManufacturerToyota
Debut2025
FinalARCA Menards Series:

ARCA Menards Series East:
2026 2026 Rockingham ARCA Menards Series East 125 (Rockingham)
ARCA Menards Series West:
RacesTotal: 41
ARCA Menards Series: 26
ARCA Menards Series East: 7
ARCA Menards Series West: 8
Drivers champTotal: 0
ARCA Menards Series: 0
ARCA Menards Series East: 0
ARCA Menards Series West: 0
WinsTotal: 3
ARCA Menards Series: 3
ARCA Menards Series East: 0
ARCA Menards Series West: 0
PolesTotal: 4
ARCA Menards Series: 3
ARCA Menards Series East: 0
ARCA Menards Series West: 1

Nitro Motorsports is an American professional auto racing team that currently competes in the ARCA Menards Series and the Trans-Am Series with the Trans-Am TA2 class. The team bought and operates the remains of Venturini Motorsports, in which they also operate from their former race shop in Concord, North Carolina.

History

Nitro Motorsports was formed by Nick Tucker, a former NASCAR driver in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series. Tucker founded the racing team in 2016 as Nitro Kart, where it would become one of the most successful karting brands in North America and in the Trans-Am Series in the TA2 class in 2021 winning the 2023 and 2024 championships with Brent Crews and Raphael Matos respectively. On November 27, 2024, the team announced they would collaborate with Venturini Motorsports to be in the ARCA Menards Series for 2025.[1]

On April 18, 2025, it was announced that Venturini Motorsports would be sold to the team after the 2025 season.[2]

ARCA Menards Series

Car No. 15 history

On January 13, 2026, it was announced that Jake Finch will drive the No. 15 Toyota at Daytona and Talladega.[3] On January 26, it was announced that Leland Honeyman would drive the No. 15 Toyota part-time. Mia Lovell would drive the No. 15 at Phoenix for the West Series double header. Jade Avedisian would drive the No. 15 at Kansas. Sam Corry would drive the No. 15 at Watkins Glen.

Car No. 15 results

YearDriverNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920AMSCPts
2026Jake Finch15ToyotaDAY
20*
TAL
12
TOLMCHPOCBERELKCHILRPIRPIOWISFMADDSFSLMBRIKAN-*-*
Mia LovellPHO
30
Jade AvedisianKAN
7
Sam CorryGLN
5

Car No. 20 history

On January 27, 2026, it was announced that Jake Bollman will run full-time in the No. 20 Toyota in the ARCA Menards Series.[4]

Car No. 20 results

YearDriverNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920AMSCPts
2026Jake Bollman20ToyotaDAY
2
PHO
6
KAN
3
TAL
18
GLN
10
TOL
4
MCHPOCBERELKCHILRPIRPIOWISFMADDSFSLMBRIKAN-*-*

Car No. 25 history

In December 2025, it was announced that Gavan Boschele will compete in fifteen races for the team in the ARCA Menards Series in 2026.[5] On January 21, 2026, it was announced that Gus Dean will drive the No. 25 Toyota at Daytona and Talladega.[6] Julian DaCosta would drive the No. 25 at Phoenix for the West Series double header. Wesley Slimp would drive the No. 25 at Toledo for the East Series double header.

Car No. 25 results

YearDriverNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920AMSCPts
2026Gus Dean25ToyotaDAY
29
TAL
3
-*-*
Julian DaCostaPHO
31
Gavan BoscheleKAN
3
GLN
4
MCHPOCBERELKCHILRPIRPIOWISFMADDSFSLMBRIKAN
Wesley SlimpTOL
8

Car No. 46 history

On January 7, 2025, it was announced that Thad Moffitt will drive the No. 46 car full-time.[7] After six races, Moffitt was reduced to part-time due to a sponsor withdrawal.[8]

Car No. 46 results

YearDriverNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920AMSCPts
2025Thad Moffitt46ToyotaDAY
37
PHO
7
TAL
2
KAN
16
CLT
7
MCH
6
BLNELKLRPDOVIRP
10
IOWGLNISFMADDSFBRISLMKAN
7
TOL35th114

Car No. 55 history

On December 10, 2025, it was announced that Isabella Robusto would drive the No. 55 Toyota for her sophomore ARCA Menards Series season in 2026.[9]

car No. 55 results

YearDriverNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920AMSCPts
2026Isabella Robusto55ToyotaDAY
37
PHO
21
KAN
22
TAL
4
GLN
6
TOL
6
MCHPOCBERELKCHILRPIRPIOWISFMADDSFSLMBRIKAN-*-*

Car No. 70 history

On January 9, 2025, it was announced that Amber Balcaen will drive the No. 70 car part-time.[10] The team signed Treyten Lapcevich to a one-race deal at Berlin Raceway after Thad Moffitt was reduced to part-time.[1] Lapcevich ended up winning the team’s first ARCA pole and win in his appearance.[8] For Lime Rock Park, the team signed Thomas Annunziata, where he would earn the team's second pole and also earned the team's second win.[11] Camden Murphy would make his debut in the ARCA Menards Series at Dover Motor Speedway, driving the No. 70 car.[12] Sam Corry would make his debut in the ARCA Menards Series at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in the No. 70 car.[13] Thad Moffitt would drive the No. 70 car at Watkins Glen. Brent Crews drove the No. 70 car at Springfield and DuQuoin. He won the race at Springfield. Julian DaCosta drove the No. 70 to a fifth place finish Madison. On September 16, it was revealed that Andrew Patterson would drive the No. 70 Toyota at Salem Speedway.[14] He went on to finish second behind eventual race winner Brenden Queen. Justin Rothberg drove the No. 70 at Toledo.

In 2026, Annunziata will run full-time in the main ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 70 Toyota.[15]

Car No. 70 results

YearDriverNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920AMSCPts
2025Amber Balcaen70ToyotaDAY
29
PHOTAL
16
KANCLTMCH6th915
Treyten LapcevichBLN
1**
Taylor ReimerELK
8
KAN
5
Thomas AnnunziataLRP
1*
BRI
5
Camden MurphyDOV
2
Sam CorryIRP
13
IOW
7
Thad MoffittGLN
15
Brent CrewsISF
1*
DSF
15*
Julian DaCostaMAD
5
Andrew PattersonSLM
2
Justin RothbergTOL
17
2026Thomas AnnunziataDAY
26
PHO
3
KAN
9
TAL
26
GLN
5
TOL
2
MCHPOCBERELKCHILRPIRPIOWISFMADDSFSLMBRIKAN-*-*

Car No. 90 history

In 2026, it was revealed that Wesley Slimp would participate in the pre-season test for the ARCA Menards Series at Daytona International Speedway, driving the No. 90 Toyota for the team [16][17] Later on, it was announced that he will run five ARCA races for the team.[18][19] Jade Avedisian would drive the No. 90 at Phoenix for the West Series double header.

Car No. 90 results

YearDriverNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920AMSCPts
2026Wesley Slimp90ToyotaDAY
35
-*-*
Jade AvedisianPHO
28
KANTALGLNTOLMCHPOCBERELKCHILRPIRPIOWISFMADDSFSLMBRIKAN

ARCA Menards Series East

Car No. 20 history

In 2026, the team fieded the No. 20 for Jake Bollman for the double headers events at Toledo, IRP, Iowa, and Bristol.

Car No. 20 results

YearDriverNo.Make12345678OwnersPts
2026Jake Bollman20ToyotaHCYCARNSVTOL
2
IRPFRSIOWBRI-*-*

Car No. 25 history

In 2026, the team fielded the No. 25 Toyota Camry part-time for Gavan Boschele and Wesley Slimp.

Car No. 25 results

YearDriverNo.Make12345678OwnersPts
2026Gavan Boschele25ToyotaHCYROC
20
NSV-*-*
Wesley SlimpTOL
8
IRPFRSIOWBRI

Car No. 46 history

In 2025, the team fielded the No. 46 Toyota Camry for Thad Moffitt at IRP.

Car No. 46 results

YearDriverNo.Make12345678OwnersPts
2025Thad Moffitt46ToyotaFIFCARNSVFRSDOVIRP
10
IOWBRI42nd34

Car No. 55 history

In 2026, the team fieded the No. 55 for Isabella Robusto for the double headers events at Toledo, IRP, Iowa, and Bristol.

Car No. 55 results

YearDriverNo.Make12345678OwnersPts
2026Isabella Robusto55ToyotaHCYCARNSVTOL
6
IRPFRSIOWBRI-*-*

Car No. 70 history

In 2025, the team fielded the No. 70 Toyota Camry part-time in the ARCA Menards Series East with Camden Murphy, Sam Corry, and Thomas Annunziata.[20][21]

In 2026, owner Nick Tucker would drive the No. 70 at season opener at Hickory.[22] Wesley Slimp would drive the No. 70 at Rockingham. Thomas Annunziata would drive the No. 70 for the double headers events at Toledo, IRP, Iowa, and Bristol.

Car No. 70 results

YearDriverNo.Make12345678OwnersPts
2025Camden Murphy70ToyotaFIFCARNSVFRSDOV
2
18th199
Sam CorryIRP
13
IOW
7
Thomas AnnunziataBRI
5
2026Nick TuckerHCY
5
-*-*
Wesley SlimpROC
5
NSV
Thomas AnnunziataTOL
2
IRPFRSIOWBRI

ARCA Menards Series West

Car No. 15 history

In 2026, the team fielded the No. 15 Toyota full-time for Mia Lovell in the ARCA Menards Series West.[23]

Car No. 15 results

YearDriverNo.Make12345678910111213AMSWCPts
2026Mia Lovell15ToyotaKER
12
PHO
30
TUC
8
SHA
9
CNS
6
TRISONPIRAASMADLVSPHOKER-*-*

Car No. 20 history

In 2025, the team fielded the No. 20 car for Leland Honeyman at season finale at Phoenix.

In 2026, the team fielded the No. 20 Toyota for Jake Bollman at Phoenix.

Car No. 20 results

YearDriverNo.Make12345678910111213AMSWCPts
2025Leland Honeyman20ToyotaKERPHOTUCCNSKERSONTRIPIRAASMADLVSPHO
3
-*-*
2026Jake BollmanKERPHO
6
TUCSHACNSTRISONPIRAASMADLVSPHOKER-*-*

Car No. 25 history

In 2025, the team fielded the No. 25 car for Taylor Reimer at season finale at Phoenix.

In 2026, the team fielded the No. 25 Toyota full-time for Julian DaCosta in the ARCA Menards Series West.[24] After poor finishes in the first four races of the season, DaCosta's schedule was demoted to part-time basis.[25] Will Robinson would replace DaCosta at Colorado.

Car No. 25 results

YearDriverNo.Make12345678910111213AMSWCPts
2025Taylor Reimer25ToyotaKERPHOTUCCNSKERSONTRIPIRAASMADLVSPHO
12
-*-*
2026Julian DaCostaKER
19
PHO
31
TUC
10
SHA
14
TRISONPIRAASMADLVSPHOKER-*-*
Will RobinsonCNS
13

Car No. 46 history

In 2025, the team fielded the No. 46 car for Thad Moffitt at Phoenix. He finished seventh.

Car No. 46 results

YearDriverNo.Make123456789101112AMSWCPts
2025Thad Moffitt46ToyotaKERPHO
7
TUCCNSKERSONTRIPIRAASMADLVSPHO
8
-*-*

Car No. 55 history

In 2026, the team fielded the No. 55 Toyota for Isabella Robusto at Phoenix.

Car No. 55 results

YearDriverNo.Make12345678910111213AMSWCPts
2026Isabella Robusto55ToyotaKERPHO
21
TUCSHACNSTRISONPIRAASMADLVSPHOKER-*-*

Car No. 70 history

In 2025, the team fielded the No. 70 car for Thomas Annunziata at Portland.[26]

In 2026, the team fielded the No. 70 Toyota for Jade Avedisian at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway. She won the pole and finished 8th. Later, Annunziata would drive the No. 70 at Phoenix. Will Robinson would drive the No. 70 at Tucson.

Car No. 70 results

YearDriverNo.Make12345678910111213AMSWCPts
2025Thomas Annunziata70ToyotaKERPHOTUCCNSKERSONTRIPIR
2
AASMADLVSPHO
3
2026Jade AvedisianKER
8
-*-*
Thomas AnnunziataPHO
3
Will RobinsonTUC
16
SHACNSTRISONPIRAASMADLVSPHOKER

Car No. 90 history

In 2026, the team fielded the No. 90 car for Jade Avedisian at Phoenix.

Car No. 90 results

YearDriverNo.Make12345678910111213AMSWCPts
2026Jade Avedisian90ToyotaKERPHO
28
TUCSHACNSTRISONPIRAASMADLVSPHOKER-*-*

References

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  4. ^ "Jake Bollman joins Nitro Motorsports for the full 2026 ARCA Menards Series season". ARCA Racing. January 27, 2026.
  5. ^ "Gavan Boschele Tabbed For Nitro ARCA Drive". Speed Sport. Turn 3 Media. December 2, 2025. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
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  10. ^ Release, Press (January 7, 2025). "Amber Balcaen to compete in select ARCA platform events for Nitro Motorsports". ARCA. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  11. ^ "Thomas Annunziata perseveres to score his first ARCA win in a wild Lime Rock Park 100". ARCA Racing. June 28, 2025.
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