LUKE BALDWIN TO RETURN TO SADLER-STANLEY RACING in 2025

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Sadler-Stanley (SS) Racing, owned by Virginia State Senator and Attorney Bill Stanley and former NASCAR Driver Hermie Sadler, announced today that they have extended the contract of driver Luke Baldwin for the 2025 season.

Baldwin, 18, is competing in his first season of Open-Wheel Modified Racing, and has delivered for SS Racing in 2024. Baldwin has two victories on the SMART Modified Tour, and finished second in the regular season point standings, earning an opportunity to race for the championship at North Wilkesboro Speedway in the season-finale this Saturday, October 19. 

“Luke has exceeded our expectations in every way this season,” team co-owner Hermie Sadler said. “He is a very talented racer, takes care of his equipment, and carries himself in a way that is beyond his years. I would expect to see him do more racing in 2025 outside of the Modifieds. I am pleased that he wanted to come back and continue to build on what we accomplished together this season and we are all looking forward to it.”

While Baldwin’s eyes are set towards competing for the title, he’s also excited about being back in the No. 7VA for 2025.

“I can’t thank everyone at Sadler-Stanley Racing and Pace-O-Matic enough for the opportunity to drive this bad fast PSR Chassis for another year in 2025,” Baldwin said. “I’m extremely excited to work with this great group for another year. Hopefully we can finish the deal this weekend at North Wilkesboro and we will be defending a title next season.”

“Luke symbolizes exactly what Hermie and I wanted to do when we started Sadler-Stanley Racing,” team co-owner Bill Stanley said. “To provide opportunities for up and coming drivers to compete and win. In just one season with the SMART Modified Tour, Luke has surpassed all of the goals that we set for him, and has represented both the team and our sponsor Pace-O-Matic with style, grace and determination. I am thrilled that he will be driving the Pace-O-Matic No. 7VA to compete for the championship this weekend and for the 2025 racing season.”

For more information on Sadler-Stanley Racing, visit 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 two years and won multiple events. 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. Both Jonathan Cash and Luke Baldwin will compete full-time on the SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic for the 2024 season. Labonte will compete in a partial SMART Modified Tour schedule for the team, while also running select NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour events. Follow the team on Facebook at SS Racing.

ABOUT PACE-O-MATIC

Pace-O-Matic develops, produces and licenses legally compliant games in every state where they operate. Since Pace-O-Matic was founded in 2000, they have built a talented leadership team and a company culture defined by empowerment, innovation and integrity. Their mission is to build the best earning games that are legal and defendable. Their qualities make them a true leader in the industry with a successful history of demonstrated service and customer loyalty. Visit them online today at paceomatic.com.

ABOUT PSR PRODUCTS

PSR Products was founded by longtime racer, crew member and chassis and engine builder Phil Stefanelli. Wearing many hats throughout his racing career exposed Stefanelli to all of the secrets to speed. He has worked hard with industry leaders to develop some of the most cutting edge parts and components that have been driven to Victory Lane from the weekly short tracks to the top levels of NASCAR. Now, Stefanelli has taken all of his experience, combined it with a team of talented staff members and the team prepares and sets up chassis for many of the top Modified contenders. Follow PSR Products on social media or visit psrproducts.net for more information.

ABOUT STANLEY LAW GROUP

The Stanley Law Group was founded by State Senator Bill Stanley and his mother Diane in 1998, serving clients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in both civil litigation and criminal defense on behalf of their clients.  The Stanley Law Group is a distinguished Franklin County based law firm known for its comprehensive legal solutions and client-centered approach. With a team of highly skilled and dedicated attorneys, the firm provides expert counsel across a wide range of legal areas, consistently delivering exceptional results for its clients.