Gavan Boschele joins Nitro Motorsports for 2026 ARCA Menards Series campaign

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Nitro Motorsports is proud to announce that standout young talent Gavan Boschele will join the team for a 15-race effort in the 2026 ARCA Menards Series.

One of the most versatile rising drivers in American motorsports, Boschele brings an elite résumé of accomplishments across dirt, pavement, karting, and national-level racing as he continues his rapid ascent through the ranks.

“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Gavan to our ARCA program for 2026,” expressed Nick Tucker, co-owner of Nitro Motorsports. “He’s one of the most naturally gifted young racers we’ve worked with — fast on dirt, fast on pavement, and adaptable in anything he sits in. His background shows just how high his ceiling is. With the resources we’ve built in ARCA and the momentum of our driver development pipeline, we believe Gavan will be a contender right out of the gate.”

After an exciting and winning karting career, Boschele made the move to cars and, at just 17 years old, has already compiled one of the most accomplished young résumés in American motorsports, amassing 371 career wins and 31 championships across multiple disciplines. A four-time USAC Quarter Midget National Champion and the 2018 Micro Swift WKA Bridgestone National Winner, Boschele quickly established himself as a generational talent, becoming one of the youngest drivers ever to secure major national victories.

His national accolades include winning the Tulsa Shootout Stock Non-Wing title as the second-youngest victor in event history at age 14, earning a win in the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series as the youngest driver ever, and claiming multiple USCS National 360 Sprint Car victories—including becoming the second-youngest winner and the youngest-ever USCS Rookie of the Year while also securing wins at iconic tracks such as Talladega Short Track, I-75, Traveler’s Rest, and Spoon River. His 2025 season further highlighted his versatility with victories in the NASCAR Regional Speedweeks, the Orange Blossom, and the prestigious Clyde Hart Memorial, where he became both the youngest race winner and the second-youngest victor in ASA STARS National Tour history.

“I’m excited to take the next step in my career with Nitro Motorsports and Toyota as we enter the ARCA Series in 2026, and taking this step with Nick Tucker makes it even more special for me,” added Boschele. “Since I was 7 years old, Nick and I have had a lot of success racing together. I’m grateful for the trust and ready for the challenge. Stepping into ARCA with Nitro and Toyota isn’t pressure — it’s opportunity. And we’re excited and ready to take it on.”

The 2026 ARCA Menards Series season will kick off in February at Daytona International Speedway, with Nitro Motorsports announcing additional program details, partners, and team lineups in the coming weeks.