Joshua "Josh" Hart was born in Huntington, Indiana.[3] In 2010 Josh and his wife, Brittanie, moved to Ocala, Florida and founded Burnyzz Speed Shop. Burnyzz Speed Shop underwent a $10 million expansion in 2021, expanding it to a full-service auto center with over 100,000 square feet under one roof and encompasses an entire city block.[4]
In 2019, daughter, Helen Hart, joined their family and son, Banks Hart, was adopted in 2023.[5] Among Hart's mentors he has credited for his success include Richard Clark, Andy Ackerman, Dennis Hendershot and Big Daddy Don Garlits.[4]
In 2022 and 2023, the Hart family contributed time, money and equipment to organisations in their childhood hometown of Huntington.[6] They have also hosted community events at their Burnyzz shop in Ocala.[7]
Burnyzz acquisition
On October 28, 2024, it was announced Farragut Capital Partners (Farragut), NewSpring Mezzanine (NewSpring), Pine Street Capital Partners (Pine Street), and Salem Investment Partners (Salem) would support A111 Capital's majority buyout of Burnyzz increasing Josh Hart's net worth by $52 million. The current management team, led by Founder and CEO Josh Hart, will continue to lead Burnyzz and oversee an additional $50 million investment to enable Burnyzz to expand into new markets.[8]
The acquisition has brought increased national attention to Burnyzz. In April 2025, Burnyzz brought 38 vehicles to auction on the Hagerty Marketplace.[9] Then in June 2025 at the National Hot Rod Association Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, TN, Burnyzz debuted a large display on the NHRA manufacturer's midway.[10]
John Force Racing
It was announced on October 15, 2025, that Josh Hart had signed a $10 million dollar multi-year contract to drive for John Force Racing, effective for the 2026 NHRA season. Hart replaces two-time NHRA Top Fuel Champion Brittany Force who announced Sept. 12 she will be stepping away from competition at the conclusion of the season [11]
Elite Motorsports Aquires Josh Hart Racing
It was announced September 10, 2025 that Josh Hart Racing had been purchased by Elite Motorsports in a $5 million dollar deal, effective for the 2026 season.[11]
NHRA career
Hart became an NHRA drag racer in 2011, racing a variety of sportsman vehicles. After earning his Top Alcohol Dragster license in 2015, Hart won three NHRA National event titles and eight NHRA regional TAD races between 2017 and 2019. Hart won the NHRA Regional Championship in 2017 and is a two-time NHRA U.S. Nationals winner (2018–19). He finished his Top Alcohol Dragster career in 2020 with a best time of 5.12 at 283mph. After earning his Top Fuel license in 2020, Hart elected to start his own race team. In 2021 Hart stepped up to the professional class of NHRA, driving a Top Fueldragster.
In Hart's first professional Top Fuel race, he won the 2021 NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida.[12] At the NHRA Carolina Nationals in September 2021, he captured his second win of the season.[13] He finished the 2021 season 11th in points.[14] After a successful rookie season, Hart made crew chief, Ron Douglas, a partner in the race team.
Josh Hart and wife Brittanie, founders of Burnyzz Speed Shop.
The 2022 season saw Hart earn a runner-up finish at the NHRA Summit Equipment Nationals.[15] He finished a career-best seventh in points. In 2023 he started the NHRA season by winning the Pep Boys All-Star Callout at his hometown track in Gainesville, Fla.[16] He finished the season tenth in points. Hart continued his streak of qualifying for the NHRA Countdown to the Championship in 2024.[17]
Following the 2024 season, Hart announced the addition of Jason McCulloch as a co-crew chief.[18]
Hart kicked-off the 2025 season with a fresh reset and runner-up finish at the PRO Superstart Shootout.[19] At the season opening NHRA Gatornationals, he made his debut in the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series.[20]
Josh Hart with wife Brittanie and son Banks (2024)
Hart has been sponsored by TechNet Professional Auto Service, a professional service provided by Advance Auto Parts, since 2017.[22] At the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, Hart debuted a sponsorship with R+L Carriers.[23] He renewed his R+L Carriers sponsorship at the beginning of the 2025 season.[24] He also added Snap-on Tools as a new marketing partner for 2025.[25] Additional sponsors include Ohio West Virginia Excavating Co.[citation needed] and HLC Trucking Company[citation needed]
Top Fuel Dragster
2025
Top Fuel Runner-Up at Bradenton - PRO Superstar Shootout[26]
2024
2023 All Star Callout winner in Gainesville, Fla.
Top Fuel Countdown to a Championship - Qualifier[27]
2023
Top Fuel Winner at Gainesville, FL - Pep Boys All-Star Callout[16]
Top Fuel Runner-Up at Chicago - NHRA Route 66 Nationals[28]
2022
Top Fuel Runner-Up at Norwalk, Ohio - NHRA Summit Equipment Nationals[15]
2021
Top Fuel Winner at Gainesville, FL - Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals
Top Fuel Winner at Charlotte, NC - Dewalt Tools NHRA Carolina NationalsJosh Hart win at 2021 Charlotte Nationals2021 NHRA Gatornationals winner
Top Alcohol Dragster
2020
Top Alcohol Dragster Winner at Baby Gators, Gainesville, FL - Lucas Oil Series
JEGS Allstar Top Alcohol Dragster Runner-Up at Indianapolis, IN
Top Alcohol Dragster Runner-Up at NHRA U.S. Nationals
2019
Top Alcohol Dragster Winner at Baby Gators, Gainesville, FL - Lucas Oil Series
Top Alcohol Dragster Winner at Epping, NH - Lucas Oil Series
Top Alcohol Dragster Runner-Up at Atco, NJ - Lucas Oil Series
Top Alcohol Dragster Winner at Indianapolis, IN - Lucas Oil Series
2018
Top Alcohol Dragster Runner-Up at Gainesville, FL - NHRA Gatornationals
Top Alcohol Dragster Winner at Atlanta, GA - NHRA Southern Nationals
Top Alcohol Dragster Winner at Indianapolis, IN - NHRA U.S. Nationals
Top Alcohol Dragster Winner at Indianapolis - Lucas Oil Series
Top Alcohol Dragster Winner at Atco, NJ - Lucas Oil Series
Top Alcohol Dragster Runner-Up at Epping, NH - Lucas Oil Series
Top Alcohol Dragster Runner-Up Maple Grove, PA - Lucas Oil Series
2017
Top Alcohol Dragster Winner at Lebanon Valley, NY - Lucas Oil Series
Top Alcohol Dragster Winner at Epping, NH - Lucas Oil Series2019 NHRA Baby Gatornationals Winner
Top Alcohol Dragster Winner at Atco, NJ - Lucas Oil Series
Top Alcohol Dragster Runner-Up at Rising Sun, MD - Lucas Oil Series
Top Alcohol Dragster Winner at Indianapolis, IN - NHRA U.S. Nationals
Lucas Oil East Regional Top Alcohol Dragster Points Championship
2019 NHRA win in Epping, NH2018 NHRA win in Atco, NJ
2016
Top Alcohol Dragster Winner at Atco, NJ - Lucas Oil Series Top Alcohol Dragster Winner at Bowling Green, KY - Lucas Oil Series
Top Alcohol Dragster Runner-Up at Charlotte, NC, 4-Wide Nationals
Top Alcohol Dragster Runner-Up at Epping, N.H. - Lucas Oil Series
↑ "Harts give back to hometown". Huntington County TAB. 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2025-10-31. ... returned to Huntington... to support two organizations with significant donations... [to] the Huntington County Community Learning Center and United with Love food pantry.... Last year... [donated] to the local park system and the Police Athletic League football program...
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