Blake Lothian has officially revealed his upcoming Joey Gase Motorsports racing schedule, confirming he will race five times in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starting at Phoenix Raceway this weekend. The announcement spotlights Lothian’s anticipated step up to the O’Reilly series, fulfilling a significant career milestone for the driver and the team.
Blake Lothian to Race in Five O’Reilly Series Events
Lothian, who previously raced in four Craftsman Truck Series events, is set to pilot the No. 35 car for Joey Gase Motorsports across five scheduled races. The venues he will compete at include Phoenix Raceway, Martinsville Speedway in March, Dover Motor Speedway, Iowa Speedway, and World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway. These races offer Lothian exposure at multiple premier NASCAR tracks through the 2026 season.
No. 35 Team’s Current Standing and Season Outlook
After the opening three events of the 2026 NASCAR season, the No. 35 Joey Gase Motorsports team holds the 43rd position in the O’Reilly series owners standings. Lothian’s presence aims to provide additional momentum and experience to the team as they progress through the challenging schedule ahead. His performance in these races will be a focal point for both fans and the organization, eager to see how he adapts in the O’Reilly series environment.
Blake Lothian Shares His Excitement
“O’Reilly series debut!!! I’m very excited to announce that this weekend I’ll be making my first of 5 starts with @J_G_Motorsports at Phoenix raceway! Extremely thankful for the opportunity to move up to the O’Reilly series this season and what’s to come. pic.twitter.com/anBSFZSSDZ”
— Blake Lothian, Driver
Anticipation Builds for the Race Schedule
Lothian’s participation with Joey Gase Motorsports and his racing schedule not only spotlights his career growth but also elevates interest in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series this season. As fans and teams await his debut at Phoenix Raceway, there is optimism that Lothian’s involvement will energize the competition and contribute significantly to the team’s journey in the series.
O’Reilly series debut!!! I’m very excited to announce that this weekend I’ll be making my first of 5 starts with @J_G_Motorsports at Phoenix raceway! Extremely thankful for the opportunity to move up to the O’Reilly series this season and what’s to come. pic.twitter.com/anBSFZSSDZ
— Blake Lothian (@blake_lothian) March 2, 2026
