Blake had a great run at Indianapolis Speedway Park on July 29th, keeping pace and making several passes until a snapped drive shaft took the Reaume Bros. Racing Texas Lawbook #43 out of the race at lap 72. Learned a lot and looking forward to the next one.
Blake Lothian hits the asphalt in the Urban Youth Racing School Grand Prix of Philadelphia
Blake’s so excited to be racing for a great cause in Philly this Friday. He’ll be competing against NASCAR’s best in the Urban Youth Racing School Philadelphia Grand Prix. Drivers will be hitting the asphalt in karts outside the Please Touch Museum in Fairmount Park. Events like this help support programs that grow the next generation of drivers and racing engineers. Blake got his start in racing, with competitive karting in a similar way. He commented, “I know just how important organizations like UYRS are for kids who have a passion for racing.” If you’re in the area Friday, come out and see what UYRS has to offer and maybe make a donation. It’s sure to be a fun afternoon of racing and other activities. Best of all, the tickets are free. Register at UYRS.com now for your free ticket
NEW LOOK, NEW SPONSORS FOR A CRAZY TOP 10 RACE WEEKEND AT HICKORY
So thrilled to have new sponsors Colette Phillips Communications and Redline Detection aboard the #59, as we debuted our new look at Hickory Motor Speedway this weekend. It was action packed racing the whole night. A broken strut took us out of Race #1, and that meant a mad dash back to the shop in my family car for a replacement part. Luckily, thanks to my miracle crew at Mike Darne Racing, we were able to make it back to the track, repair the car, and make it to the grid for Race #2. Because of the replacement part, we had to start from the back of the pack. I managed to drive my way up to the top 5 , at times making some crazy 3 and 4 wide moves along the way (see photo). Ended the night losing the car’s hood but finished a solid P7. All thanks to my crew and sponsors Colette Phillips, Redline Detection, POTUSABC kids and Texas Lawbook.
BLAKE PARTNERS WITH REDLINE DETECTION
Orange, Calif., April 14th – Redline Detection, the world’s leader in diagnostic leak detection technology, announced today their sponsorship of 19-year-old NASCAR driver Blake Lothian. Lothian, nicknamed “The Youngster”, is a Wellesley, MA native who began competitively racing go-karts at the age of 10 and over the years has proven himself on the track as one to watch.
In 2021, Blake completed a successful late-model rookie season, debuting in the top five at Southern National in June and finishing the season with a first-place win and a pole at Hickory Motor Speedway. Blake started 2022 strong by breaking a two-year old track qualifying time record at Hickory Motor Speedway in March and competing in his first truck race at the Camping World Truck series in Martinsville in April, where he successfully completed all 200 laps with a P28 finish.
In addition to his racing successes, Blake is an advocate for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, participating in the Racing for a Cure fundraiser in memory of his aunt and grandmother. Blake has also been recognized by the Wellesley School Committee for his commitment to motivating young children to reach their goals in academics and sports.
"I'm so impressed by all that Blake has accomplished on the racetrack at such a young age, as well as his dedication to empowering other young people in the community to pursue their goals," said Alex Parker, CMO of Redline Detection. "The Redline team is thrilled to sponsor Blake and cheer him on toward many more successes."
Blake Takes Time Out to Inspire School Kids To Achieve Their Dreams
Blake’s favorite thing to do, next to racing, is to inspire young racers and school kids. He did that today at the Fiske Elementary School, in his hometown of Wellesley, MA. Setting small goals, the “power of yet” and asking for help when you’re struggling, was just some of the advice he gave kids today.
BLAKE BRINGS THE #43 BACK CLEAN AND P28 IN HIS MARTINSVILLE TRUCK SERIES DEBUT
Blake’s first race in the Camping World Truck series this April was also his first time ever driving a truck. That’s because a rain delay at Martinsville cancelled both practice and qualifying on race day. Despite that the rookie completed all 200 laps bringing the track home intact. He started 30th out of a 40 car field at the historic paperclip and finished p28. Blake is so thankful to Josh Reaume and Reaume Brothers Racing for their support. Stay tuned for his next opportunity behind the wheel of the #43
BLAKE MAKES HIS NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES DEBUT AT MARTINSVILLE ON 4/7/22
MOORESVILLE, NC - Reaume Brothers Racing is proud
to announce that NASCAR Drive for Diversity alumni and local
short track star Blake Lothian will make his NASCAR Camping
World Truck Series debut with Reaume Brothers Racing at
Martinsville Speedway. This comes after Lothian, who started his
racing career in go karts at age five, had a very successful 2021
season, obtaining his first win at Hickory Motor Speedway in just
his fourth start in a late model. After making eight total starts in
2021, Blake Lothian secured eight top-10 finishes, five top 5’s and
one win.
The Wellesley, Massachusetts native is looking forward to
continuing his success from 2021. “I’m so grateful to Josh Reaume and everyone at Reaume
Brothers Racing for this opportunity. Looking forward to learning and growing with this team. I
remember first watching Todd Bodine race trucks when I was little and ever since then, racing a
truck has been a dream of mine. Now I am going to get that opportunity thanks to Reaume
Brothers Racing. Coming off of a successful 2021 season, I’m beyond thankful for the
opportunity to race at such a historic venue as Martinsville in a NASCAR Camping World Truck.
The opportunities that everyone at Reaume Brothers Racing gives to numerous drivers is more
generous than I could ever ask for, and I am looking forward to being a piece of the puzzle on the
Paperclip.” Blake Lothian will have Colette Phillips Communications on Board in Martinsville,
and President and CEO Colette Phillips sees the passion in Lothian just as she has had
throughout her life. “As a black entrepreneur, and someone who broke down barriers...I
know firsthand just how important Blake’s journey to the top is for black and brown kids,” said
Phillips. "Blake’s commitment to excellence and justice on and off the track is admirable, and
reflective of a young man wise beyond his years," she added
Josh Reaume, owner of Reaume Brothers Racing, is eager to give Blake Lothian an
opportunity to make his name. “Giving drivers the opportunity to make their name is part of the
reason I have continued in NASCAR for many years. I see the same motivation and passion in
Blake that I have in myself, and I am excited to give Blake the opportunity he deserves.”
PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT 4/2
Blake Lothian Racing is excited to welcome Colette Phillips Communications, Inc. as a sponsor for our 2022 season which is already underway.
CPC offers diverse solutions for a global market as a pioneering public relations and marketing communications firm located in Boston, MA.
"As a black entrepreneur, and someone who broke down barriers...I know firsthand just how important Blake’s journey to the top is for black and brown kids," said Colette Phillips, the company's President & CEO.
"Blake’s commitment to excellence and justice on and off the track is admirable, and reflective of a young
man wise beyond his years," she added.
Stay tuned for more sponsorship and racing news in the coming days
Record-Breaking Weekend at Hickory
Blake was one of several drivers to break a two year old Hickory track qualifying time record set by a former track champion. The old record, 14.666 was set in March 2019. Blake’s qualifying time of 14.528 put him in a P4 starting position. After running top ten most of the race, a crash and damage in lap 22 ended his night early. But any night you can break a Hickory record is a good night!
Daytona 500 Impressions 2022l
Feeling blessed to have been present for so many amazing moments at the Daytona 500 this weekend .From helping out my team, Mullins Racing, during the ARCA race to standing in Victory Lane to watch Austin celebrate. Also unexpectedly running into one of my very first racing coaches on the track from back in my early karting days, Tom Prioli. Tom now heads up the Andretti Indoor Karting facility in Orlando! What a cool Place! But perhaps the most inspiring moments ; talking with Jesse Iwuji before and after his first race with his new Xfinity team, co-owned by Emmitt Smith. What a weekend !
