Glen Reen Bio
Glen Reen (born June 9, 1985) is an American professional stock car racing driver from Wilbraham, Massachusetts. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 35 Chevrolet Camaro SS for Joey Gase Motorsports. Reen has built his career through perseverance in regional and modified racing, working his way into the upper levels of NASCAR through years of grassroots competition and a willingness to chase limited opportunities at the national level.
Early Life and Background
Glen Reen was born on June 9, 1985, in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. He grew up in a region of New England with a deep tradition of short-track racing, where modifieds and late models have long been central to the local motorsports culture. That environment gave Reen early exposure to the demanding, tire-spinning style of open-wheel and modified competition that has produced many of the Northeast’s most respected racers.
Reen developed his craft on the short tracks of New England, learning the close-quarters racing and aggressive restart tactics that define the regional modified scene. Those formative years at local ovals helped him build the race craft and car-control skills that would later support his transition into NASCAR’s national touring divisions.
Path to NASCAR
Reen began his NASCAR career in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, the premier modified series sanctioned by NASCAR in the northeastern United States. He competed on that tour from 2008 to 2014, a stretch that gave him years of experience racing against seasoned veterans of the modified ranks. The tour’s demanding schedule, featuring tight bullrings and demanding high-banked ovals, helped him refine his skills in close traffic and on varying track surfaces.
His biggest success in the Whelen Modified Tour came in 2011, when Reen captured a victory at Thompson Speedway, one of the most historic short tracks in New England. The win established him as a legitimate winner in the modified ranks and gave him a platform to pursue opportunities at higher NASCAR levels.
Glen Reen Career
Early Career (2008-2014)
Reen’s early career was anchored in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, where he turned laps week in and week out against the Northeast’s most experienced modified drivers. During this period he worked to establish himself as a consistent competitor on a tour known for its deep fields and unforgiving competition. The combination of mechanical reliability, race craft, and a strong network of crew connections helped him progress through his development years.
The 2011 win at Thompson Speedway marked the high point of his Modified Tour tenure. Reen continued to compete on the tour through 2014, gaining additional experience on tracks such as Stafford Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and Riverhead Raceway before shifting his focus to other opportunities in stock car racing.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Debut (2024)
In 2024, Reen made his long-awaited debut in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Iowa Speedway, driving the No. 53 Chevrolet for Joey Gase Motorsports. The debut was originally scheduled for the following week at New Hampshire Motor Speedway but was moved up a week after the team finalized Reen as the driver of the car at the last minute. NASCAR’s qualifying order sheet still listed the entry as “TBA” shortly before the session, underscoring how close the opportunity came together. At Iowa, Reen finished 38th after a carburetor issue, and at New Hampshire he improved to a 28th-place result behind the wheel of the team’s No. 35 entry.
Joey Gase Motorsports Era (2024-Present)
Reen’s tenure with Joey Gase Motorsports has given him a steady platform to pursue part-time opportunities in the Xfinity Series. Working with crew chief Scott Osteen, the team has fielded Reen in select events, focusing on maximizing track time and learning the nuances of the higher-horsepower, higher-downforce Xfinity cars. The relationship has allowed him to continue his progression through NASCAR’s national ranks while representing the No. 35 team on race weekends.
Driving Style and Strengths
Reen brings a short-track background to every Xfinity Series start, drawing on years of modified racing that emphasize close-quarter wheel-to-wheel combat and precise throttle control. His comfort in traffic and on abrasive surfaces has been a hallmark of his development as a stock car racer, and his partnership with crew chief Scott Osteen has given him consistent technical feedback at the national level.
Notable Races and Milestones
Reen’s 2011 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour victory at Thompson Speedway stands as a career milestone and a defining moment for the driver from Wilbraham. His 2024 Xfinity Series debut at Iowa Speedway marked his arrival on the national stage, while the New Hampshire Motor Speedway race that same year gave him a clean, reliable run in the No. 35 Joey Gase Motorsports entry. Each event has added to his growing résumé of national-level starts.
Glen Reen Career Wins
Glen Reen has captured at least one verified win across his NASCAR-affiliated career, a victory that came in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in 2011. The Modified Tour win at Thompson Speedway remains his most prominent accomplishment and served as a springboard to opportunities in NASCAR’s national series.
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Highlights
Reen competed in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour from 2008 to 2014, racing regularly against the top modified drivers in the Northeast. His 2011 victory at Thompson Speedway remains his most celebrated result on the tour and demonstrated his ability to win at one of New England’s most respected short tracks. The experience and visibility gained from the Modified Tour helped him pursue chances in NASCAR’s stock car divisions.
Other Wins and Performances
Beyond his Modified Tour win, Reen has also competed in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and the ARCA Menards Series, continuing to chase starts at the national level. In 2016, he competed in the K&N Pro Series East event at Watkins Glen International for Marsh Racing, finishing nineteenth. He has since added an ARCA Menards Series debut at Lime Rock Park in 2025 with KLAS Motorsports, where he is scheduled to drive the No. 73 Chevrolet. In 2025, he also attempted to qualify for the Xfinity Series at Nashville Superspeedway in the No. 35 Joey Gase Motorsports entry but failed to make the field.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season has been a year of continued perseverance for Glen Reen. He attempted to qualify for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Nashville Superspeedway in the No. 35 Chevrolet for Joey Gase Motorsports with crew chief Scott Osteen, but was unable to make the field. The start would have been his second-career Xfinity Series attempt, following his 2024 debut week with the team at Iowa and New Hampshire.
Several weeks after the Nashville attempt, Reen announced plans to make his debut in the ARCA Menards Series at Lime Rock Park, driving the No. 73 Chevrolet for KLAS Motorsports. The move into ARCA gives him another national NASCAR platform to gain experience and continue his development as a stock car racer.
Reen’s 2025 storyline has been defined by his persistence in chasing limited opportunities across NASCAR’s touring divisions, working with smaller, independent teams to stay active on the national stage. With the ARCA Menards Series debut at Lime Rock on the schedule, the season offers another chance to build on the foundation he has laid through nearly two decades of grassroots and modified racing.