Josh Hart (racer)
American drag racer and entrepreneur (born 1983) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Josh Hart (born September 16, 1983) is an American race car driver and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Burnyzz Speed Shop in Ocala, Florida.[6] He also owns and drives the R+L Carriers/TechNet Professional NHRA Top Fuel Dragster in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
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| Joshua "Josh" Hart | |
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Hart in 2021 | |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | September 16, 1983[1] Huntington, Indiana, U.S. |
| Related to | Brittanie Hart (wife) Helen Hart (daughter) Banks Hart (son)[2] |
| NHRA Top Fuel career | |
| Debut season | 2021 |
| Current team | Josh Hart Racing[3] |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Engine | 500 cubic inch Hemi |
| Crew chief | Ron Douglas[4] |
| Wins | 5 (2 TF, 3 TAD)[1] |
| Fastest laps | 3.667 / 335.07 [1] |
| Best finish | 7th[5] in 2023 |
| Previous series | |
| 5 years | NHRA Lucas Oil Sportsman Series |
| Championship titles | |
| 2017 | Lucas Oil East Region Top Alcohol Dragster Points Champion |
| Last updated on: March 14, 2025. | |
Personal life
Joshua "Josh" Hart was born in Huntington, Indiana.[7] 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.[8]
In 2019, daughter, Helen Hart, joined their family and son, Banks Hart, was adopted in 2023.[9] Among Hart's mentors he has credited for his success include Richard Clark, Andy Ackerman, Dennis Hendershot and Big Daddy Don Garlits.[10]
The Hart family charitable contributions have including giving back to their hometown of Huntington, Indiana, [11][12][13] and hosting community events at Burnyzz.[14]
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 dollars. 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.[15]
The acquisition has brought increased national attention to Burnyzz. In April 2025, Burnyzz brought 38 vehicles to auction on the Hagerty Marketplace.[16]
NHRA career
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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 283 mph. 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 Fuel dragster.
In Hart's first professional Top Fuel race, he won the 2021 NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida.[17] At the NHRA Carolina Nationals in September 2021, he captured his second win of the season.[18] He finished the 2021 season 11th in points.[19] After a successful rookie season, Hart made crew chief, Ron Douglas, a partner in the race team.
The 2022 season saw Hart earn a runner-up finish at the NHRA Summit Equipment Nationals.[20] 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.[21] He finished the season tenth in points. Hart continued his streak of qualifying for the NHRA Countdown to the Championship in 2024.[22]
Following the 2024 season, Hart announced the addition of Jason McCulloch as a co-crew chief.[23]
Hart kicked-off the 2025 season with a fresh reset and runner-up finish at the PRO Superstart Shootout.[24] At the season opening NHRA Gatornationals, he made his debut in the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series.[25]
The Josh Hart Racing team is based in Brownsburg, Indiana, just outside Indianapolis.[26]
Sponsors
Hart has been sponsored by TechNet Professional Auto Service, a professional service provided by Advance Auto Parts, since 2017.[27] At the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, Hart debuted a sponsorship with R+L Carriers.[28] He renewed his R+L Carriers sponsorship at the beginning of the 2025 season.[29] He also added Snap-on Tools as a new marketing partner for 2025.[30] Additional sponsors include HLC Trucking Company and Ohio West Virginia Excavating Co.
Top Fuel Dragster
2025
- Top Fuel Runner-Up at Bradenton - PRO Superstar Shootout[31]
2024
- Top Fuel Countdown to a Championship - Qualifier[32]
2023
2022
- Top Fuel Runner-Up at Norwalk, Ohio - NHRA Summit Equipment Nationals[35]
2021
- Top Fuel Winner at Gainesville, FL - Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals
- Top Fuel Winner at Charlotte, NC - Dewalt Tools NHRA Carolina Nationals
Josh Hart win at 2021 Charlotte Nationals 
2021 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 Series
2019 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
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
References
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