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Blake Lothian

Blake D. Lothian (born July 26, 2002) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado for Young's Motorsports.[1]

Blake Lothian
Lothian at Martinsville Speedway in 2024
BornBlake D. Lothian
(2002-07-26) July 26, 2002 (age 22)
Fayetteville, North Carolina
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
3 races run over 2 years
Truck no., teamNo. 20 (Young's Motorsports)
No. 21 (Floridian Motorsports)
2022 position63rd
Best finish63rd (2022)
First race2022 Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200 (Martinsville)
Last race2024 Long John Silver's 200 (Martinsville)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0
Statistics current as of August 19, 2024.

Racing career

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Short track racing

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Lothian would get his start in racing at the age of five, racing go-karts.[2]

From 2014–2017, he would race in the F1 Boston Series, eventually winning the championship in 2017.[3] In the same year, he would also win the Summer 2017 New Hampshire Karting Association Series Championship.[4]

In 2019, he would spend the majority of races driving for Rev Racing, driving legend cars.[5]

NASCAR

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In 2019, Lothian was announced as one of eight drivers in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Youth Driver Development Program.[6]

On April 4, 2022, it was announced that Lothian would make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut in the No. 43 truck for Reaume Brothers Racing at Martinsville Speedway.[7] He finished 28th in his debut. He would return to the team for the race at Gateway, where he did not make the race. He would then run the race at IRP for the team, finishing 35th after driveshaft issues

In 2024, Lothian returned to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Martinsville again, this time with Young's Motorsports. He would only complete 17 laps before falling out with overheating issues, finishing last in 34th. Lothian was originally scheduled to attempt the truck race at Milwaukee for Floridian Motorsports,[8] although he would be replaced by Jayson Alexander days after the entry list was released.[9]

ARCA Menards Series

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In 2022, Lothian would participate in an ARCA Menards Series testing session for Mullins Racing.[10]

Personal life

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Lothian, in an interview with the West Georgian, revealed he has Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). His favorite NASCAR driver is Michael McDowell.[5] He graduated in the Class of 2021 at Wellesley High School.[10]

Motorsports career results

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NASCAR

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(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Craftsman Truck Series

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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 NCTC Pts Ref
2022 Reaume Brothers Racing 43 Toyota DAY LVS ATL COA MAR
28 		BRI DAR KAN TEX CLT GTW
DNQ 		SON KNO NSH MOH POC 63rd 11 [11]
Chevy IRP
35 		RCH KAN BRI TAL HOM PHO
2024 Young's Motorsports 20 Chevy DAY ATL LVS BRI COA MAR
34 		TEX KAN DAR NWS CLT GTW NSH POC IRP RCH 73rd 3 [12]
Floridian Motorsports 21 Ford MLW
Wth 		BRI KAN TAL HOM MAR PHO

CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour

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(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led. ** – All laps led.)

CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CLMSCTC Pts Ref
2023 Mike Darne Racing 59 Chevy SNM
24 		FLC
26 		HCY
DNQ 		ACE NWS LGY DOM CRW HCY ACE TCM WKS AAS SBO TCM CRW 62nd 17 [13]

References

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  1. ^ "Drive for Diversity alumni Blake Lothian to make debut at Martinsville". Official Site Of NASCAR. 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  2. ^ "Blake's racing story". Blake Lothian Racing. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  3. ^ "Meet Wellesley's own speed racer, Blake Lothian". The Swellesley Report. 2017-04-24. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  4. ^ Townsman, Special to. "Lothian karts way to victory". Wicked Local. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  5. ^ a b "Interview with Rising NASCAR Star Blake Lothian – The West Georgian". 17 February 2020. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  6. ^ "NASCAR taps young Wellesley racer for development program". The Swellesley Report. 2019-03-26. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  7. ^ "Blake Lothian to Make Truck Series Debut at Martinsville Speedway with Reaume Brothers Racing". Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site. 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  8. ^ "2024 NCTS Milwaukee Entry List - Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site". Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site. 2024-08-19. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  9. ^ Srigley, Joseph (August 22, 2024). "Jayson Alexander Joins Floridian Motorsports for Truck Series Debut at Milwaukee". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Bishop, Christopher (2022-01-12). "Will Blake Lothian Be The Next Big Star Of NASCAR? ARCA Test This Weekend At Daytona May Be A Sign". RPM Racing Pro Media. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  11. ^ "Blake Lothian – 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  12. ^ "Blake Lothian – 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  13. ^ "Blake Lothian – 2023 CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
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