Blake Lothian Bio
Blake D. Lothian (born July 26, 2002) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed full-time in the ARCA Menards Series West, driving the No. 51 Chevrolet SS for Strike Mamba Racing, and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 22 Ford F-150 for Reaume Brothers Racing. A graduate of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Youth Driver Development Program, Lothian has built his career across short tracks, regional stock car series, and NASCAR’s national ladder.
Early Life and Background
Blake D. Lothian was born on July 26, 2002, in Wellesley, Massachusetts. He grew up in the same town and later graduated as part of the Class of 2021 at Wellesley High School. In a later interview with the West Georgian, Lothian revealed that he has Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, a detail he has spoken about openly.
Lothian first climbed into a race vehicle at the age of five, competing in go-karts. That early start laid the foundation for a young career spent moving between different types of race cars and tracks. His favorite NASCAR driver is Michael McDowell, a veteran known for his work in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Path to NASCAR
Lothian’s climb up the racing ladder began in karting. From 2014 to 2017, he raced in the F1 Boston Series, eventually winning the championship in 2017. In the same year, he also captured the Summer 2017 New Hampshire Karting Association Series Championship, showing his ability to win titles at a young age.
In 2019, Lothian joined Rev Racing and spent the majority of that season driving legend cars, gaining exposure to heavier stock car-style equipment. That same year, NASCAR announced him as one of eight drivers in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Youth Driver Development Program, a program designed to identify and develop young drivers from a wide range of backgrounds. The opportunity gave him valuable seat time and connected him with teams operating at the national level.
Blake Lothian Career
Early Career (2014–2021)
Lothian’s early career was built on karting and short track competition. After winning the F1 Boston Series championship in 2017 and the New Hampshire Karting Association title that same summer, he continued to refine his skills on smaller ovals and road courses. By 2019, his move to Rev Racing’s legend car program marked his first real step into stock car-style racing.
Through the Drive for Diversity program, Lothian gained additional coaching and equipment access, preparing him for the jump into NASCAR’s development series. During this period, he balanced racing with high school at Wellesley, graduating in 2021 before focusing on national-level competition.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Debut (2022)
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. He finished 28th in that debut, a learning experience on one of the most demanding short tracks on the schedule. He returned to the team for the race at Gateway but did not qualify for the event.
Lothian then attempted the race at Indianapolis Raceway Park with Reaume Brothers Racing, finishing 35th after driveshaft issues ended his day early. These early Truck Series starts gave him important exposure to NASCAR’s national level and the demands of larger teams and longer races.
ARCA Menards Series and West Move (2022–2025)
In 2022, Lothian participated in an ARCA Menards Series testing session for Mullins Racing, gaining additional seat time in heavier stock car equipment. That testing opportunity helped him prepare for future ARCA competition and built on his earlier development work with Rev Racing.
On December 1, 2024, it was revealed that Lothian would compete in the ARCA Menards Series West full-time in 2025, driving the No. 51 Chevrolet for the new team Strike Mamba Racing. The move gave him a full-season opportunity to race for wins and a championship at the regional level.
Return to the Truck Series (2024–2025)
In 2024, Lothian returned to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Martinsville, this time with Young’s Motorsports. He completed only 17 laps before falling out with overheating issues and finished last in 34th. He was also originally scheduled to attempt the truck race at Milwaukee for Floridian Motorsports, but was replaced by Jayson Alexander days after the entry list was released.
On September 4, 2025, it was announced that Lothian would return to the series with Reaume Brothers Racing at New Hampshire, marking a renewed effort in the Truck Series alongside his ARCA Menards Series West commitments.
Driving Style and Strengths
Lothian has built much of his experience on short tracks and smaller ovals through karting, legend cars, and ARCA competition. That background has made Martinsville, a flat short track, a recurring venue in his Truck Series career. His path through the Drive for Diversity program and his willingness to test with multiple teams have also helped him adapt quickly to new equipment and environments.
Notable Races and Milestones
His 2022 Truck Series debut at Martinsville Speedway with Reaume Brothers Racing stands as an early career milestone, along with his 2017 karting championships. The 2025 announcement to run ARCA Menards Series West full-time with Strike Mamba Racing and the planned Truck Series return at New Hampshire mark his most significant steps forward at the national level.
Blake Lothian Career Wins
Blake Lothian’s verified victories come from his karting days, including the 2017 F1 Boston Series championship and the Summer 2017 New Hampshire Karting Association Series Championship. He has not yet recorded a verified win in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series, or ARCA Menards Series West based on the available data.
Karting and Short Track Highlights
Lothian’s most established results remain in karting. Winning the F1 Boston Series in 2017 and the New Hampshire Karting Association title that same summer showed his ability to compete for championships in regional competition. These early titles set the stage for his transition to legend cars and eventually NASCAR development programs.
Other Wins and Performances
In 2019, Lothian raced for Rev Racing in legend cars, gaining valuable experience in heavier stock car-style equipment. While no wins are documented at the ARCA or Truck Series level, his testing session with Mullins Racing in 2022 and his full-season ARCA Menards Series West ride in 2025 represent continued growth in his professional career.
Blake Lothian Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Blake D. Lothian grew up in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and graduated from Wellesley High School in 2021. Limited verified information is available about his immediate family or any racing lineage beyond his own start in karting at the age of five.
Personal Life
Lothian has been open about his Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis, sharing that detail in an interview with the West Georgian. He has also named Michael McDowell as his favorite NASCAR driver, reflecting his respect for a fellow competitor known for persistence at the top level of the sport.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season represents a significant step in Blake D. Lothian’s career. He is running full-time in the ARCA Menards Series West with Strike Mamba Racing, driving the No. 51 Chevrolet SS. The team is new to the series, giving Lothian the opportunity to be a central part of its early identity and results.
On September 4, 2025, it was announced that Lothian would return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at New Hampshire with Reaume Brothers Racing, adding a part-time national schedule to his full-time ARCA commitments. The double duty is designed to give him more laps and more exposure at the national level while building consistency in the West series.
With a renewed Truck Series effort, a full ARCA West schedule, and continued ties to programs like Drive for Diversity, Lothian enters the remainder of 2025 focused on growth, consistency, and positioning himself for future opportunities in NASCAR’s higher national series.