Luke Baldwin Makes His Nascar Truck Series Debut With Thorsport Racing in the No. 66 Mohawk Northeast, Inc. Ford F-150.
SANDUSKY, OHIO (March 4, 2025) – ThorSport Racing announces a three-race venture with Luke Baldwin for his debut in the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series, driving the No. 66 Mohawk Northeast, Inc. Ford F-150 with veteran Crew Chief Doug George.
Baldwin is set to compete in his first race of the year in the Long John Silver 200 at Martinsville Speedway on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET. His debut will be followed by two additional races at Kansas Speedway and North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Luke Baldwin, 18, from Mooresville, North Carolina, is the defending champion of the SMART Modified Tour. Baldwin won the championship in 2024 in his Rookie season of the series, driving for Sadler-Stanley Racing. It was his first full-time season in a Tour-Type Modified. Outside of the SMART Modified Tour, Baldwin also has four career NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour starts for Tommy Baldwin Racing. He won the pole for the season-opening event at New Smyrna Speedway on February 8, finishing fourth. Baldwin is a former champion of the 602 Modified division at the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway and a multiple-race winner.
“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.”
ThorSport Racing welcomes Mohawk Northeast, Inc. as a partner for Luke Baldwin’s upcoming debut. Known for supporting emerging talent, Mohawk Northeast, Inc. aligns perfectly with Luke’s determination, skill, and passion for racing. As he takes on the NASCAR Truck Series, he embodies the teamwork, perseverance, and excellence that both Mohawk Northeast, Inc. and ThorSport Racing value.
“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.”
Watch Baldwin compete live at Martinsville Speedway on Friday, March 28, at 7:30 PM ET on FOX Sports 1. Additional coverage can be found via the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM Channel 90.
About ThorSport Racing
ThorSport Racing, based in a state-of-the-art 100,000-square-foot facility in Sandusky, Ohio is the longest-tenured NASCAR Truck Series team, competing in the series since 1996. The Sandusky-based team has a combined seven driver’s championships – six in the Truck Series and one in the ARCA Menards Series with Frank Kimmel. In addition, the team has 17 consecutive seasons in the Truck Series, with at least one win. For more information visit www.thorsport.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet with us @ThorSportRacing.
About Mohawk Northeast, Inc.
Since 1967, Mohawk Northeast, Inc. has provided top-quality construction services across the Northeast and North Atlantic regions, specializing in heavy highway, railroad, bridge, and marine construction. Operating primarily in CT, NY, MA, and RI, Mohawk consistently delivers projects on time and within budget, self-performing all phases of construction, including electrical, mechanical, structural steel repair, deep foundations, and marine services. Equipped with an extensive fleet, Mohawk is a leader in Heavy Civil Construction. Additionally, its AISC- and SSPC-certified steel manufacturing facility, located along the Thames River with direct barge and rail access, produces large fracture-critical steel bridge members. Under the leadership of President Allan R. Heinke, Mohawk has grown from a small contractor to an industry leader, driven by a commitment to quality, service, and expert talent.
About Ford Performance
Ford Performance is based in Dearborn, Mich. It is responsible for Ford’s performance vehicle development and major racing operations globally, including NASCAR, IMSA, SRO British GT, FIA World Rally Championship, Supercars Championship, World of Outlaws, Ultra4, SCORE-International, FIA Rally-Raid, Formula Drift, NHRA, Rebelle Rally, Thailand Super Series and our latest commitment in Formula 1 with RedBull Ford Powertrains. Ford Performance also maintains a constantly evolving fleet of electric performance demonstrators to showcase the limits of electrification technology. In addition, the organization also oversees the development of Ford’s racing engines, as well as the outreach programs with all Ford Clubs and Ford enthusiasts. For more information regarding Ford racing’s activities, please visit Performance.Ford.com or follow @FordPerformance on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.