Tony Stewart Racing, Elite Motorsports Form NHRA Partnership Across Multiple Classes

Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) and Elite Motorsports have formed a strategic sales, marketing, and hospitality alliance aimed at maximizing opportunities for sponsors, fans, and partners across multiple NHRA classes including Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, Competition Eliminator, and Pro Mod. This collaboration pools resources from both organizations to provide expanded exposure and funding capabilities for their race cars, creating what owners describe as a 'super team' in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Richard Freeman, owner of Elite Motorsports, emphasized the partnership’s goal to support and grow relationships with existing and potential partners, while Tony Stewart highlighted the immediate benefits and long-term potential of the alliance. Stewart, who began driving the Top Fuel dragster for TSR in 2024 and has secured notable wins and titles since, praised the shared vision and strong friendship with Freeman as foundational to the partnership. Both teams bring championship-winning experience and a large stable of drivers, with the alliance expected to strengthen and expand their presence in the sport. The partnership also enhances hospitality and marketing efforts to provide more comprehensive offerings to sponsors and fans alike.