Blake D. Lothian Bio
Blake D. Lothian (born July 26, 2002) is an American professional stock car racing driver from Wellesley, Massachusetts. He most recently competed full-time in the ARCA Menards Series West, driving the No. 51 Chevrolet SS for Strike Mamba Racing, while also making part-time starts in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with Reaume Brothers Racing. In 2026, Lothian advanced to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, joining Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen. Across his young career, he has built experience through karts, legend cars, and the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Youth Driver Development Program.
Early Life and Background
Blake D. Lothian was born on July 26, 2002, in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and grew up in the same community. He attended Wellesley High School, where he graduated with the Class of 2021. From an early age, he was drawn to motorsports and began racing go-karts at the age of five, a starting point that launched his path toward stock car racing. That early exposure on local karting tracks gave him the foundation to compete against older and more experienced drivers as a child.
Outside of racing, Lothian has spoken publicly about being diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. He has also shared that his favorite NASCAR driver is Michael McDowell, a competitor he has cited as an inspiration.
Path to NASCAR
From 2014 to 2017, Lothian competed in the F1 Boston Series, where he developed his skills in entry-level open-wheel and kart-style competition. He won the F1 Boston Series championship in 2017 and, in the same year, captured the Summer 2017 New Hampshire Karting Association Series Championship. Those titles established him as a rising talent in the regional karting scene.
In 2019, Lothian joined Rev Racing, where he drove legend cars for the majority of the season. That same year, he was announced as one of eight drivers in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Youth Driver Development Program, a step that connected him with the national NASCAR ladder. In 2022, he also took part in an ARCA Menards Series testing session with Mullins Racing, giving him his first taste of stock car preparation at a higher level.
Blake D. Lothian Career
Early Career (2014–2019)
Lothian’s early career was built in karting and entry-level stock car development. His four years in the F1 Boston Series gave him consistent seat time, and his 2017 championship in that series marked his first major title. The New Hampshire Karting Association Series championship that same summer showed he could win on multiple platforms.
After moving to legend cars with Rev Racing in 2019, Lothian balanced regional competition with the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program. The combination allowed him to log laps in heavier cars while staying connected to NASCAR’s development pipeline, setting the stage for his national series debut.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Breakthrough (2022–2025)
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 first start, then returned with the team at Gateway, where he did not qualify, and at IRP, where he finished 35th after driveshaft issues.
In 2024, Lothian returned to the Truck Series at Martinsville, this time with Young’s Motorsports. He completed only 17 laps before retiring with overheating issues and finished 34th. He was originally scheduled to attempt the Milwaukee race with Floridian Motorsports, but was replaced by Jayson Alexander shortly after the entry list was released.
On September 4, 2025, it was announced that Lothian would return to the Truck Series with Reaume Brothers Racing at New Hampshire, rekindling his partnership with the team that gave him his national debut. He continued to log starts in the No. 22 Ford F-150 while balancing his ARCA West commitments.
ARCA Menards Series West Breakthrough (2025)
On December 1, 2024, it was revealed that Lothian would compete full-time in the ARCA Menards Series West in 2025, driving the No. 51 Chevrolet for the new Strike Mamba Racing team. His season began at the West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame 150 at Kern County and concluded at the Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 100 at Phoenix.
Lothian posted a best series finish of 5th in 2025 and recorded seven top-ten finishes without a win or pole. He also made a single ARCA Menards Series start in 2025 at the General Tire 150 at Phoenix, expanding his experience on the national ARCA side.
Joey Gase Motorsports Era (2026)
On February 5, 2026, it was announced that Lothian would participate in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series preseason test at Rockingham with Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen. He went on to drive the No. 35 Toyota GR Supra for the team part-time. His first O’Reilly Series race was the 2026 North Carolina Education Lottery 250 at Rockingham, followed by the 2026 BetRivers 200 at Dover, both of which marked his debut at the second tier of the NASCAR national ranks.
Driving Style and Strengths
Lothian has shown patience and consistency rather than raw speed, using clean races to build top-ten finishes in the ARCA Menards Series West. His seven top-tens without a win in 2025 suggest a driver focused on completing laps, learning tracks, and maximizing equipment from a young Strike Mamba Racing team. His experience across karting, legend cars, trucks, and ARCA has given him a wide base of race craft to draw from as he steps into the O’Reilly Series.
Notable Races and Milestones
His 2022 Martinsville debut with Reaume Brothers Racing stands as a career milestone, marking his first national NASCAR start. His 2025 ARCA Menards Series West campaign with Strike Mamba Racing is another key chapter, producing seven top-ten finishes and a best result of 5th. His move to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen in 2026 capped a steady climb through the NASCAR ladder.
Blake D. Lothian Career Wins
Blake D. Lothian has not recorded national NASCAR or ARCA victories to date. His verified wins come from his karting years, including the 2017 F1 Boston Series championship and the Summer 2017 New Hampshire Karting Association Series Championship. Across the ARCA Menards Series West, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, he has zero wins, with his best statistical mark being seven top-ten finishes in the 2025 ARCA West season.
ARCA Menards Series West Highlights
In 2025, Lothian finished 5th in the ARCA Menards Series West standings, the best result of his career in a national or regional stock car series. He recorded seven top-ten finishes across the year without visiting Victory Lane, finishing every event inside the top ten on seven occasions while learning the ropes with a first-year team.
Other Wins and Performances
Earlier in his career, Lothian captured the F1 Boston Series title in 2017 and the New Hampshire Karting Association Series title the same summer. He also competed in legend cars with Rev Racing in 2019, building the foundation that led to his national NASCAR debut with Reaume Brothers Racing in 2022.
Blake D. Lothian Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Public information about Lothian’s family background is limited, and he is not known as part of a multi-generational racing dynasty. His own development path began at age five in karting, supported by family involvement in his early career.
Personal Life
Lothian graduated from Wellesley High School in 2021 and continues to be based in the United States. He has spoken openly about living with ADHD, framing it as part of his daily life and racing journey. His stated favorite NASCAR driver is Michael McDowell, reflecting his respect for veteran competitors in the Cup Series.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season was a breakthrough year for Blake D. Lothian, as he ran the full ARCA Menards Series West schedule for Strike Mamba Racing. He opened the year at Kern County and closed at Phoenix, posting a best finish of 5th and seven top-ten results. Those numbers made him a regular presence near the front of the field for a new team, even without a trip to Victory Lane.
He also made his ARCA Menards Series debut at the General Tire 150 at Phoenix, gaining experience at the national ARCA level. In the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, he rejoined Reaume Brothers Racing at New Hampshire on September 4, 2025, returning to the organization that gave him his 2022 debut. That start extended his streak of consecutive seasons with at least one Truck Series appearance since 2022.
Looking ahead, Lothian’s 2025 results positioned him for a step up to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen in 2026, where he drives the No. 35 Toyota GR Supra. The momentum of seven ARCA West top-tens and ongoing Truck Series laps gave him a clear foundation for his move to NASCAR’s second tier.