Nelson Motorsports

CARS Late Model Stock Tour team. Honeycutt won the CARS LMSC Tour race at Ace Speedway in 2022 driving for Nelson Motorsports — his first Ace LMSC victory (his second came 5/9/26 with Tom Usry Racing). Active across multiple CARS Tour seasons; current LMSC No. 22 entry per the 2026 CARS Tour beat owner standings.

Base: North Carolina | Series: CARS Tour LMSC | Manufacturer: Toyota

Team Overview

Nelson Motorsports is one of the most storied operations in CARS Tour history, having produced three CARS Tour championships with Bobby McCarty — including a Virginia Triple Crown title in 2021. The Autos By Nelson-backed team has been a fixture in the Late Model Stock Car division and continues to serve as a development platform for rising talent.

For 2026, the team fields the No. 22 Toyota for Carson Loftin, continuing its tradition of pairing promising young drivers with championship-caliber equipment.

2026 Drivers

Carson Loftin — No. 22, LMSC (Toyota). 18, Lexington NC. 2025 CARS Tour Rookie of the Year. Son of Brian Loftin (2008 Bowman Gray Modified champion). Finished 5th in his LMSC debut at the South Carolina 400 after starting 33rd.

Championships

3 CARS Tour LMSC championships (Bobby McCarty)
Virginia Triple Crown championship (2021, Bobby McCarty)

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Kaden Honeycutt Just Pulled Off the First Weekend Sweep in CARS Tour History

John Speedway·May 10, 2026

Kaden Honeycutt won the CARS Pro Late Model Tour and CARS Late Model Stock Tour features at Ace Speedway on Saturday, May 9, 2026 — becoming the first driver in CARS Tour history to pull off a weekend sweep. The double came one day after Honeycutt won the ARCA Menards and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races at Watkins Glen International, capping a four-win weekend across four disciplines.