Mia Lovell is the second driver announced (Dec. 11) to Nitro Motorsports’ ARCA Menards Series West program.
Lovell will run a currently undisclosed amount of races for the team during the circuit’s 13-race schedule in 2026.
“I’m incredibly excited and grateful for the opportunity to move up to ARCA with Nitro Motorsports,” Lovell said in a team release. “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!”
Added Nitro’s Nick Tucker: “Mia has continually impressed us with her adaptability, race craft, and professionalism. 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.”
Lovell joins the previously announced Julian DaCosta as part of the Nitro West program.
Neither driver’s schedule or car number has been revealed for the season.
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Nice that Nitro is adding drivers but the driver that should be added to a full time schedule in 2026 is Taylor Reimer ,give her a chance of doing the whole schedule Nitro