TRUCKS: Son of Daytona 500 Winning Crew Chief to Debut at Martinsville

Luke Baldwin, seen here ahead of the 2024 Allen Turner Snowflake 100 at Five Flags Speedway, will make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Martinsville Speedway this month. | Will Bellamy | Racing America

Luke Baldwin, the 18-year-old son of Tommy Baldwin Jr., a Daytona 500-winning Crew Chief, will make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut driving the No. 66 Ford F-150 for ThorSport Racing in the upcoming event at Martinsville Speedway on Friday, March 28. Mohawk Northeast, Inc. will serve as the primary sponsorship partner for Baldwin.

The company, which has partnered with Baldwin at the local short track level, is excited to move to the next level of Baldwin's racing journey.

“We are beyond excited to support Luke Baldwin on this incredible journey,” said Al Heinke, President of Mohawk Northeast, Inc. “The NASCAR Truck Series is a proving ground for tomorrow’s champions, and we believe in Luke’s potential to leave an indelible mark on the sport.”

Time to break ground! 🚧👷‍♂️

ThorSport Racing is excited to announce Mohawk Northeast, Inc. is the primary sponsor for Luke Baldwin’s No. 66 Ford F-150. Let’s go! 🔥#fordperformance | #ThorSportRacing pic.twitter.com/5Y91whuWcx

— ThorSport Racing (@ThorSportRacing) March 7, 2025

The news of Baldwin's debut with ThorSport was first made public in a post from the team on X.

In addition to his series debut at Martinsville, Baldwin will contest the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events at Kansas Speedway on May 10, and North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 17. The young racer expressed appreciation for the opportunity with ThorSport Racing.

“The opportunity to go NASCAR Truck Series racing is a dream come true,” Baldwin said. “I’m extremely thankful to be in this position with a top-notch organization like ThorSport Racing. I’m excited to work with this team and make the most of this opportunity. I’m so grateful to Duke, Rhonda, and Allison Thorson for their support, as well as Mohawk Northeast, Inc., my family, and everyone who has played a role in my career.”

The native of Mooresville, NC captured the championship in the Southern Modified Auto Racing Teams (SMART) Modified Tour last season while driving for Sadler-Stanley Racing. Baldwin captured two victories during the 14-race campaign on his path to the championship in that division.

Baldwin also picked up a championship in the 602 Modified division during the World Series of Asphalt at New Smyrna Speedway in 2023. Baldwin won two of the four races that weekend.

On his path to his first NASCAR National Series start, Baldwin has also driven for his father's Tommy Baldwin Racing team in the modified ranks.