Elite Motorsports has announced an expansion that includes five sportsman racers who will compete in the 2025 season with the company’s branding prominently displayed on their vehicles. The team includes four-time Stock world champion Monty Bogan, former Pro Stock racer Vincent Nobile, Alcohol Dragster racer Jackie Fricke, and sisters Taylor Nobile and Tori Iacono.
“Each of these drivers is more than qualified to represent Elite Motorsports,” said Richard Freeman, owner of Elite Motorsports. “I’ve known all of them for years now and watched their programs grow. Our team, myself, Erica [Enders], the Coughlins, the Stanfields—we all come from Sportsman racing. Supporting these drivers makes sense for us. We’re looking to expand our footprint and increase awareness for Elite. As part of the Elite Motorsports family now, these racers will help showcase the brand throughout the eastern portion of the U.S.”
Monty Bogan, who recently won the SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout, brings 35 years of racing experience, with over 200 divisional and national event victories to his name. His first national event win came in 1995, setting the stage for a successful career.
“They call it Elite for a reason, they are the best,” said Bogan, who competes in the Southeast Division (Division 2). “For them to get behind my team, it’s phenomenal. I really believe it will improve the program tremendously.”
Jackie Fricke, a five-time and reigning East Regional Champion, is also a nine-time national event winner in Alcohol Dragster. In 2021, she was a runner-up for the Alcohol Dragster national championship, narrowly missing the title after 12 final rounds. Last season, she finished third in the championship points chase, just one point shy of second place.
“I’m super excited to represent Elite Motorsports,” said Fricke, who is also the aunt of Taylor and Tori Nobile. “We’ve really invested the time and resources to try to make sure this is our most successful season. Coming so close last year, it stung; it was the second time. Hopefully, third time is the charm.”
Vincent Nobile, who has raced to 13 Pro Stock victories, expressed enthusiasm about his return to Elite Motorsports.
“Richard has always helped me out in my racing career,” Nobile said. “When my Pro Stock days ended in 2018, he gave me one-off chances to race a Pro Stock car. So, to have him come on board now, I really appreciate it.”
His wife, Taylor Nobile, will also compete under the Elite banner.
“I’m very excited to have Elite on board,” she said. “Elite is a family, and since we’re all racing as a family, that’s just as important to us as the support and experience they bring to our program.”
Tori Iacono, entering her third season in Super Comp, hopes to secure her first win this year.
“Elite Motorsports is a super awesome organization,” Iacono said. “Being surrounded by good racers, I mean, Erica Enders is a badass. Having Elite on our cars means something. They really are Elite for a reason.”
The 2025 NHRA National Event schedule kicks off March 7-9 at Gainesville Raceway with the NHRA Gatornationals. The Southeast Division (Division 2) season begins February 21-22 at Orlando Speed World Dragway, while the Northeast Division (Division 1) season starts May 22-25 at Maple Grove Raceway. The East Region starts competition at Gainesville Raceway February 28-March 1.
