Nitro Motorsports
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.
On April 18, 2025, it was announced that Venturini Motorsports would be sold to the team after the 2025 season.
Car No. 46 history
On January 7, 2025, it was announced that Thad Moffitt will drive the No. 46 car full-time. After six races, Moffitt was reduced to part-time due to a sponsor withdrawal.
Car No. 70 history
On January 9, 2025, it was announced that Amber Balcaen will drive the No. 70 car part-time. The team signed Treyten Lapcevich to a one-race deal at Berlin Raceway after Thad Moffitt was reduced to part-time. Lapcevich ended up winning the team’s first ARCA pole and win in his appearance. 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.
ARCA Menards Series East
Car No. 46 history
In 2025, the team fielded the No. 46 Toyota Camry for Thad Moffitt at IRP.
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 and Sam Corry.
ARCA Menards Series West
Car No. 20 history
In 2025, the team fielded the No. 20 car for Leland Honeyman at season finale at Phoenix.
Car No. 25 history
In 2025, the team fielded the No. 25 car for Taylor Reimer at season finale at Phoenix.
Car No. 46 history
In 2025, the team fielded the No. 46 car for Thad Moffitt at Phoenix. He finished 7th.
Car No. 70 history
In 2025, the team fielded the No. 70 car for Thomas Annunziata at Portland.