Nitro Motorsports adds Mia Lovell to ARCA Menards Series West program

www.arcaracing.com December 11, 2025

CONCORD, North Carolina — Nitro Motorsports is proud to announce that standout young driver Mia Lovell will advance to the ARCA Menards Series West for the 2026 season.

After an impressive rookie campaign in the Trans Am Series Presented by Pirelli West TA2 class, where she earned Rookie of the Year honors and multiple podiums, Lovell will remain with Nitro Motorsports as she climbs the next step of one of North America’s premier development ladders.

Lovell began her racing career in the Toyota GR Cup North America program before moving into the Trans Am TA2 category in 2025. After partnering with Nitro Motorsports in the full Trans Am West campaign and select national events, Lovell is now ready to take her talents to NASCAR.

Her TA2 rookie season with Nitro Motorsports immediately turned heads — highlighted by front-running pace, and a level of maturity well beyond her years behind the wheel. By season’s end, Lovell became the TA2 West Rookie of the Year, reinforcing her reputation as one of motorsport’s most exciting young prospects.

“I’m incredibly excited and grateful for the opportunity to move up to ARCA with Nitro Motorsports,” expressed Lovell. “This team has believed in me since the moment I joined their program, and the support, coaching, and resources they’ve provided have been instrumental in preparing me for this next step. I learned so much this year in TA2, and I can’t wait to take everything forward into the NASCAR realm in the ARCA Menards Series West program. This is a big step in my career, and I’m ready for the challenge. Bringing on Pine Health as my title sponsor is exciting, and I’m ready to make them proud!”

“Mia has continually impressed us with her adaptability, race craft, and professionalism,” added Nick Tucker, Nitro Motorsports Co-Owner. “She proved she could run with serious talent in TA2 and executed a strong rookie season that earned well-deserved recognition. Advancing her into our ARCA West program is the natural next step, and we are proud to continue supporting her growth as she develops into one of the next great names in American motorsports.”

With Lovell’s advancement, Nitro Motorsports continues its mission to prepare rising drivers for the top levels of ARCA and NASCAR competition. The North Carolina–based program has become one of the premier driver development platforms in the country, providing championship-caliber resources across Trans Am and ARCA competition.

Lovell will take part in off-season testing ahead of her 2026 debut. Additional program details — including schedule, further partnerships, and car livery — will be announced in the coming weeks.