It’s another massive weekend for Nitro Motorsports, as the powerhouse team prepares for another dual-program finale across two major racing championships. The team will close out the 2025 Trans Am Series Presented by Pirelli season at Circuit of the Americas, while simultaneously competing in the ARCA Menards Series West season finale at Phoenix Raceway under the newly launched Nitro Motorsports – Driven by Venturini banner. The Nitro Motorsports – Nitro Kart – effort will also see action at the ROK Cup USA ROK Vegas event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
With high-profile events on the same weekend, Nitro Motorsports is hoping to reach the top step of the podium in all programs as its footprint grows across North America.
Trans Am Series Presented by Pirelli – Season Finale at Circuit of the Americas
Nitro Motorsports will field a stacked lineup at Circuit of the Americas, featuring a diverse mix of veteran talent and rising stars:
Driver Lineup:
- Boris Said
- Ethan Ayars
- Julian DaCosta
- Mia Lovell
- Sam Corry
- Cale Phillips
- Seamus McKendree
- Gian Buffomante
- Ben Maier
The team enters COTA looking to cap off an incredible 2025 season that has seen multiple podiums, race wins, and consistent front-running performances in the Trans Am TA2 division. As the series title winners in 2023 and 2024, 2025 has produced race wins and several podium finishes, with the Nitro Motorsports name remaining synonymous with winning.
“To have this kind of driver lineup at the season finale is incredible, our biggest entry list in the 2025 season,” said Nick Tucker, Co-Owner of Nitro Motorsports. “It shows the level of trust our drivers and partners have in what we’ve built. From established names like Boris Said to young talents like Ben Maier, Sam Corry, and Mia Lovell — it’s a lineup that represents the present and the future of American road racing. We’re excited to finish strong and celebrate what has been a phenomenal year in Trans Am.”
ARCA Menards Series West – Phoenix Raceway Season Finale
At Phoenix International Raceway, Nitro Motorsports will make its return to ARCA competition in historic fashion. For the first time, the team will compete solely under its new identity — Nitro Motorsports – Driven by Venturini — following the recent acquisition of Venturini Motorsports, one of the most successful organizations in ARCA history.
Driver Lineup:
- Leland Honeyman Jr.
- Thomas Annunziata
- Thad Moffitt
- Taylor Reimer
The event marks Nitro’s first ARCA outing since the team’s leadership expansion under Nick Tucker and Joe Tovo, who continue to build a unified development ladder that spans from karting and Trans Am to ARCA and beyond.
“This weekend is incredibly meaningful for us,” added Nick Tucker. “It’s our first official ARCA event since Joe and I took over Venturini Motorsports, and we’re honored to carry that winning legacy forward under the Nitro Motorsports – Driven by Venturini banner. The Venturini family built something very special, and our goal is to continue that tradition of excellence while pushing forward into a new era.”
From grassroots karting to professional stock car and sports car racing, Nitro Motorsports has become one of the most dynamic and multi-faceted racing organizations in North America. With programs in Karting, Trans Am Series Presented by Pirelli, Toyota GR Cup North America, and ARCA Menards Series, Nitro continues to expand its reach while focusing on driver development, technical innovation, and performance at every level.
This weekend’s events highlight the team’s growth, resources, and dedication to success — not just in one discipline, but across the full spectrum of motorsport.
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