Elite Motorsports to expand into nitro ranks with purchase of Top Fuel team
Elite Motorsports team owner Richard Freeman has signed an agreement to acquire Josh Hart’s Top Fuel operation at the end of the 2025 season, marking a major step for Elite Motorsports to expand into the nitro categories.
“We’ve talked about this for a long time, even bought a Top Fuel car in the past with the hopes of getting into nitro, but it didn’t play out,” Freeman said. “Now it feels like the right time. We are actively pursuing sponsorships and partners but also looking for the right people and team to run the program once we are fully funded. It’s going to happen, and I’m excited about the possibilities.”
While Hart has confirmed his desire to sell his current operation, the two-time U.S. Nationals-winning driver continues to consider his driving options for 2026.
“I think the sport is strong and there is serious upside,” Hart said in a statement. “This is just the beginning of an exciting future, and as I have always said: ‘Anything’s Possible.’ ”
Elite Motorsports already helps to field up to nine Pro Stock entries in the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series, an entry in the JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock class, a Congruity Pro Mod entry, and a Competition Eliminator program. Elite also supports an array of Lucas Oil NHRA Sportsman entries.
“This is all made possible thanks to the people and partners we already have,” Freeman continued. “This team is successful because we are a family, that family is just looking to expand, but we aren’t leaving anything behind, and we aren’t going to move forward if we don’t have the right assets in place, but by the end of 2025, I think we will.”
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