Nitro Motorsports
| Owner(s) | Nick Tucker Joe Tovo |
|---|---|
| Base | Mooresville, North Carolina |
| Series | ARCA Menards Series ARCA Menards Series West Trans-Am Series |
| Race drivers | ARCA Menards Series: 46. Thad Moffitt 70. Amber Balcaen (part-time) ARCA Menards Series West: 46. Thad Moffitt (part-time) |
| Sponsors | ARCA Menards Series: 46. Safety-Kleen, Pristine Auction, Induction Innovations 70. AskAmber.io ARCA Menards Series West: 46. Pristine Auction |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Career | |
| Debut | 2025 |
| Races competed | 5 |
| Drivers' Championships | Total: 0 ARCA Menards Series: 0 ARCA Menards Series West: 0 |
| Race victories | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
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 is based in Mooresville, North Carolina.
History
[edit]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
[edit]Nitro Motorsports will compete in the ARCA Menards Series starting in 2025.
Car No. 46 history
[edit]On January 7, 2025, it was announced that Thad Moffitt will drive the No. 46 car full-time.[3]
Car No. 46 results
[edit]| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | AMSC | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thad Moffitt | 46 | Toyota | DAY 37 |
PHO 7 |
TAL 2 |
KAN 16 |
CLT | MCH | BLN | ELK | LRP | DOV | IRP | IOW | GLN | ISF | MAD | DSF | BRI | SLM | KAN | TOL |
Car No. 70 history
[edit]On January 9, 2025, it was announced that Amber Balcaen will drive the No. 70 car part-time.[4]
Car No. 70 results
[edit]| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | AMSC | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Amber Balcaen | 70 | Toyota | DAY 29 |
PHO | TAL 16 |
KAN | CLT | MCH | BLN | ELK | LRP | DOV | IRP | IOW | GLN | ISF | MAD | DSF | BRI | SLM | KAN | TOL |
ARCA Menards Series West
[edit]Car No. 46 history
[edit]In 2025, the team fielded the No. 46 car for Thad Moffitt at Phoenix. He finished 7th.
Car No. 46 results
[edit]| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | AMSWC | Pts | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thad Moffitt | 46 | Toyota | KER | PHO 7 |
TUC | CNS | KER | SON | TRI | PIR | AAS | MAD | LVS | PHO | -* | -* |
References
[edit]- ^ "Nitro Motorsports to enter ARCA Menards Series via partnership with Venturini Motorsports". ARCARacing.com. November 27, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Release, Press (2025-04-18). "Venturini Motorsports announces sale to Nitro Motorsports". ARCA. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ Release, Press (January 7, 2025). "Thad Moffitt and Nitro Motorsports set for full 2025 ARCA Menards Series season". ARCA. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Release, Press (January 7, 2025). "Amber Balcaen to compete in select ARCA platform events for Nitro Motorsports". ARCA. Retrieved January 9, 2025.