Jake Bollman is returning to Nitro Motorsports for the 2027 ARCA Menards Series campaign, the organization announced on Tuesday, as the 19-year-old driver looks to clinch the championship trophy that he narrowly missed out on this Fall to teammate Thomas Annunziata.

A native of Huntington Beach, California, Bollman will take over the seat of the championship-winning No. 70 Toyota Camry next season, beginning with the season-opener at Daytona in February.

“I’m really thankful to Nick [Tucker] and everyone at Nitro Motorsports for bringing me back,” added Bollman. “Last year taught me a lot, and as tough as Kansas and the finish of the season was, it showed how close we are. I know this team, I know these tracks now, and I’m going into 2027 with one goal.”

Bollman’s first full-time campaign in the ARCA Menards Series was an incredible one, opening the season with a runner-up finish at Daytona International Speedway and never looking back, earning five second-place finishes, 12 top-fives, and 18 top-10s. His average finish of 5.9 was good enough for second in points, and Rookie of the Year honors.

“Jake proved in 2026 that he belongs at the front of this series, and he did it as a rookie,” said Nick Tucker, co-owner of Nitro Motorsports. “He was the most consistent driver in the field all year, proven by his Rookie of the Year award, and coming that close to a championship only makes our team more motivated. We believe 2027 is the year we turn that consistency into wins and a title, and we’re excited to have him back at Nitro Motorsports in the No. 70 Toyota.”

Further details regarding Bollman’s 2027 ARCA Menards Series program and additional Nitro Motorsports driver confirmations will be announced in the coming weeks. The team, via new Vice President of Competition, Tommy Baldwin, plans to run six full-time entries across ARCA, ARCA East, and ARCA West in 2027.