Jake Bollman will drive the full ARCA Menards Series season for Nitro Motorsports, the team announced Jan. 27.
Bollman is in the No. 20, which was previously meant for Leland Honeyman before he scaled back to a part-time effort in the No. 15.
Bollman tested the No. 20 earlier this month at Daytona International Speedway.
“Jake is the perfect fit of a driver that we want representing Nitro Motorsports,” Nitro owner Nick Tucker said in a team release. “He’s shown maturity beyond his years, he’s methodical in how he approaches his craft, and he understands what it takes to build a championship-caliber season. We’re excited to put him in a position to succeed and grow together over the course of 2026.”
“I’m extremely excited to join Nitro Motorsports for a full-time ARCA Menards Series campaign,” Bollman said. “Nick and the entire Nitro team have built a program that really focuses on development and performance, and that’s exactly what I was looking for. I’m ready to get to work, learn as much as possible, and compete for wins and strong results all season long.”
Bollman joins Isabella Robusto and Thomas Annunziata as Nitro’s full-time drivers in the national series.
Entering 2026, Bollman’s national-series starts have come in companion races with the ARCA Menards Series West. He has 11 West starts since 2023, earning one win, three top fives and six top 10s.
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