Jade Avedisian will compete in the ARCA Menards Series part time in 2026 for Nitro Motorsports, the team announced Dec. 16.
Mobil 1 and Yahoo will sponsor her effort.
“I’m really excited to take the next step in my career with Nitro Motorsports,” Avedisian said in a team release. “Nitro Motorsports has been a huge part of my growth and transition into asphalt competition. Each level has taught me something new, and now getting the opportunity to move into ARCA is something I’ve worked hard for.
“I know there’s a lot to learn with these cars and these tracks, but I’m ready for the challenge and grateful to have Mobil 1, Yahoo and Toyota supporting this next chapter.”
“Jade is exactly the kind of talent our program is designed to support,” Nitro’s Nick Tucker added. “Her professionalism and her ability to adapt across different platforms make her an exciting young driver. She’s been impressive at every step, and now we’re looking forward to helping her succeed in ARCA. With the support of Mobil 1, Yahoo and Toyota, we believe Jade will turn heads in 2026.”
Specific races Avedisian will run were not announced.
In 2025, she debuted in ARCA with Venturini Motorsports and Central Coast Racing. The 19-year-old’s best finish of 12th came in the ARCA Menards Series West event at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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