Two of the youngest forces in NHRA Pro Stock will now team up to create a dynamic pair. The highly successful, Louisiana-based driver, Richie Stevens, is back on the scene, partnering with Elite Motorsports to become a two car team with fellow young gun, Rickie Jones. This powerhouse duo of Elite Motorsports will be utilizing Elite’s in-house engine program, headed by Jimmy Oliver.
Stevens is a well-proven driver, having been on the racing scene for decades, despite being only 31 years old. He started out in Junior Dragsters, and was the first to graduate from this program to professional categories. After a successful beginning in IHRA Pro Stock, Stevens moved over to NHRA in 1999 and immediately began turning heads, collecting Wally’s and partnering with some of the biggest names in motorsports. For the last year and a half, Stevens has been sidelined, and is now anxious to get back in the driver’s seat. Under the Elite Motorsports banner, Stevens will be competing in at least four events this year, but looking to expand heavily.