Nelson Motorsports
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)