 A busy three-race weekend for rising driver Luke Baldwin will bring him over 700 miles across the East Coast - nevermind over 400 laps on the track. Baldwin will compete in three different events at two different tracks - Martinsville Speedway and Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park - in both a Truck and a Modified.
Baldwin will drive three different cars in the three events. Friday, he will make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Martinsville with Thorsport Racing. After the race, he will make the trek north to Thompson Speedway for two Modified events on Saturday and Sunday. He will compete in the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series for the first time in his career on Saturday, driving the Ryan Preece Racing No. 40. On Sunday, he will return to the seat of the Tommy Baldwin Racing 7NY for the Icebreaker 150 with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Baldwin won the pole and finished fourth in the opener of the Whelen Modified Tour season at New Smyrna on February 8. “It’s definitely a dream come true this weekend,” Baldwin said. “Martinsville is a place where I have some laps and it’s really special to race at a track that has a lot of history to try and establish my name in the NASCAR National Series. It’s a great team with Ford and Thorsport Racing, and a great opportunity that Mohawk Northeast and everyone involved is helping me do.” “I’m excited to get to work with the Preece family in the Tri-Track event - another group that has been close with my family for a long time. To be able to run Thompson with them and then the 7NY on Sunday with my dad and the TBR team… It's special. Thompson is a really cool track that has a lot of history, especially with my family.” Below are some times to note for each day of racing: Friday: Practice - 2:05-3 p.m., Qualifying - 3:10 p.m. - Race: 7:30 p.m. - Event live on FOX Sports 1 Saturday: Practice: 10 a.m., Qualifying: 12:30 p.m., Race: 5 p.m. - Event live on Racing America Sunday: Practice: 12:20-12:50 p.m. & 1:15-1:45 p.m., Qualifying: 3:30 p.m., Race: 4:30 p.m. - Event live on FloRacing For more information on Luke Baldwin, visit Luke Baldwin Racing on Facebook and follow Luke’s personal page on Instagram. Follow along throughout the weekend for updates from all events.
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 For the third time in his SMART Modified Tour career, Luke Baldwin was in Victory Lane on Saturday evening at Anderson Motor Speedway. Baldwin won the Pace-O-Matic pole in qualifying with a track record time around the South Carolina oval. He followed it up by remaining near the front of the field for the entire 99-lap distance, saving his equipment until it mattered most.
Baldwin took the lead for the final time after a pit stop for a fresh tire and never looked back. The victory was his first of the season in the second race of the year for the defending series champion. Earlier in the week, Baldwin announced a part-time effort on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this season, with three events for Thorsport Racing. “It was a badass race car all day,” Baldwin, who was fastest in practice and qualifying and won the race, said. “These PSR Products Modifieds are unreal. It’s a pleasure to drive for Hermie Sadler and Bill Stanley and this entire SS Racing team. It’s really cool to bounce back from Florence and be back in Victory Lane.” Team driver Jonathan Cash also captured his second straight top-10 finish to open the year, finishing in 10th. The Sadler-Stanley Racing team will be back on the track for the King of the Modifieds event at South Boston Speedway, March 21-22. For more information on team driver Jonathan Cash, fans should visit Jonathan Cash Racing on Facebook. For more information on team driver Luke Baldwin, visit him on Facebook and Instagram at Luke Baldwin Racing and also follow Tommy Baldwin Racing across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For more information on Sadler-Stanley Racing, visit the all-new Sadler-StanleyRacing.com and follow the team on Facebook at SS Racing for the latest updates, including from the track on race day. ABOUT SS RACING The Sadler-Stanley Racing (SS Racing) team was started in 2022 by NASCAR TV personality and 1993 NASCAR Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year Hermie Sadler and his friend, Virginia State Senator and Attorney, Bill Stanley. SS Racing has been in existence for four years and won multiple events and a championship. The team won two races in 2022, including a once-in-a-lifetime win in the return to North Wilkesboro Speedway with the SMART Modified Tour with NASCAR legend Ryan Newman driving. In 2023, the team returned to Victory Lane twice on the SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic with Labonte piloting the No. 18VA to victory at Tri-County Speedway and Orange County Speedway. Luke Baldwin picked up two wins as a Rookie with the SMART Modified Tour in 2024, also capturing the series championship. Both Baldwin and Jonathan Cash compete full-time on the SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic for Sadler-Stanley Racing.  SANDUSKY, OHIO (March 7, 2025) – ThorSport Racing announces a three-race venture with Luke Baldwin for his debut in the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series, driving the No. 66 Mohawk Northeast, Inc. Ford F-150 with veteran Crew Chief Doug George.
Baldwin is set to compete in his first race of the year in the Long John Silver 200 at Martinsville Speedway on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET. His debut will be followed by two additional races at Kansas Speedway and North Wilkesboro Speedway. Luke Baldwin, 18, from Mooresville, North Carolina, is the defending champion of the SMART Modified Tour. Baldwin won the championship in 2024 in his Rookie season of the series, driving for Sadler-Stanley Racing. It was his first full-time season in a Tour-Type Modified. Outside of the SMART Modified Tour, Baldwin also has four career NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour starts for Tommy Baldwin Racing. He won the pole for the season-opening event at New Smyrna Speedway on February 8, finishing fourth. Baldwin is a former champion of the 602 Modified division at the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway and a multiple-race winner. “The opportunity to go NASCAR Truck Series racing is a dream come true,” Baldwin said. “I’m extremely thankful to be in this position with a top-notch organization like ThorSport Racing. I’m excited to work with this team and make the most of this opportunity. I’m so grateful to Duke, Rhonda, and Allison Thorson for their support, as well as Mohawk Northeast, Inc., my family, and everyone who has played a role in my career.” ThorSport Racing welcomes Mohawk Northeast, Inc. as a partner for Luke Baldwin’s upcoming debut. Known for supporting emerging talent, Mohawk Northeast, Inc. aligns perfectly with Luke’s determination, skill, and passion for racing. As he takes on the NASCAR Truck Series, he embodies the teamwork, perseverance, and excellence that both Mohawk Northeast, Inc. and ThorSport Racing value. “We are beyond excited to support Luke Baldwin on this incredible journey,” said Al Heinke, President of Mohawk Northeast, Inc. “The NASCAR Truck Series is a proving ground for tomorrow’s champions, and we believe in Luke’s potential to leave an indelible mark on the sport.” Watch Baldwin compete live at Martinsville Speedway on Friday, March 28, at 7:30 PM ET on FOX Sports 1. Additional coverage can be found via the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM Channel 90. About ThorSport Racing ThorSport Racing, based in a state-of-the-art 100,000-square-foot facility in Sandusky, Ohio is the longest-tenured NASCAR Truck Series team, competing in the series since 1996. The Sandusky-based team has a combined seven driver’s championships – six in the Truck Series and one in the ARCA Menards Series with Frank Kimmel. In addition, the team has 17 consecutive seasons in the Truck Series, with at least one win. For more information visit www.thorsport.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet with us @ThorSportRacing. About Mohawk Northeast, Inc. Since 1967, Mohawk Northeast, Inc. has provided top-quality construction services across the Northeast and North Atlantic regions, specializing in heavy highway, railroad, bridge, and marine construction. Operating primarily in CT, NY, MA, and RI, Mohawk consistently delivers projects on time and within budget, self-performing all phases of construction, including electrical, mechanical, structural steel repair, deep foundations, and marine services. Equipped with an extensive fleet, Mohawk is a leader in Heavy Civil Construction. Additionally, its AISC- and SSPC-certified steel manufacturing facility, located along the Thames River with direct barge and rail access, produces large fracture-critical steel bridge members. Under the leadership of President Allan R. Heinke, Mohawk has grown from a small contractor to an industry leader, driven by a commitment to quality, service, and expert talent. About Ford Performance Ford Performance is based in Dearborn, Mich. It is responsible for Ford’s performance vehicle development and major racing operations globally, including NASCAR, IMSA, SRO British GT, FIA World Rally Championship, Supercars Championship, World of Outlaws, Ultra4, SCORE-International, FIA Rally-Raid, Formula Drift, NHRA, Rebelle Rally, Thailand Super Series and our latest commitment in Formula 1 with RedBull Ford Powertrains. Ford Performance also maintains a constantly evolving fleet of electric performance demonstrators to showcase the limits of electrification technology. In addition, the organization also oversees the development of Ford’s racing engines, as well as the outreach programs with all Ford Clubs and Ford enthusiasts. For more information regarding Ford racing’s activities, please visit Performance.Ford.com or follow @FordPerformance on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. |
