WHAT DOES A TROPHY REALLY REPRESENT ?

Blake’s first podium finish in Round 6 of the 2020 Summer Shootout brought him his first Summer Shootout Trophy. Over the last five years of racing, Blake has collected a fair amount of hardware, including more than 30 trophies. They take up three shelves in his bedroom. Many were won in karting events across New England, as well as two regional karting championships in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Other trophies were won in Legends races in the South. More important then the trophy is what each award represents: hard work, determination, focus as well as hours, weeks, months and years logged on the asphalt in all kinds of weather and conditions. But this week’s trophy will always have special significance to him as it is his first at the Shootout and the first Shootout trophy for the NASCAR D4D/ Rev team in 2020.

BLAKE PROVES HIMSELF A TOP FIVE SUMMER SHOOTOUT DRIVER IN ROUNDS 5 AND 6 AT CMS AND BRINGS HOME THE FIRST TROPHY FOR THE REV RACING/NASCAR D4D TEAM IN THE 2020 SHOOTOUT SEASON.

In Shootout Rounds 5 and 6 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Blake solidifies his position as a Top 5 Driver! In Round 5 Blake brought home another P1 in the Semi-Pro Heat Race (he also finished P1 in his heat in Round 4) That P1 heat finish translated into a Top 5 finish (P5) in the feature race that night. Things got even better in Round 6 on Tuesday. Despite engine trouble during qualifying and steering wheel trouble during the heat race, Blake moved from a starting position of P12 to a Semi-Pro Feature race finish of P3. His first podium finish in The Shootout and a major goal accomplishment for Blake! Blake has made it clear he is a CMS Top 5 Summer Shootout driver. He is also the first Rev Racing/ NASCAR Drive for Diversity driver to bring home a trophy for the team in the 2020 Summer Shootout season! As always, a big thank you to Blake’s sponsors for all their support. Could not do it without you. And another big big shout out to Blake’s spotter Wayne Leamon. THANK YOU WAYNE! Blake is looking forward to Round 7 after a one week break. During the break, Blake will be keeping his driving skills sharp at the GoPro karting track.

P3 Podium finish for Blake in Round 6

Blake talking with his awesome spotter Wayne Leamon after a Top 5 finish

Blake takes top spot in Round Four Heat Race of Summer Shootout

Blake started on pole and held the spot for a P1 win in the Semi-Pro heats in Round Four of the CMS Summer Shootout last night. He defended his P1 heat position against the other 10 drivers throughout the entire heat race. Then the weather got crazy. After more than an hour of lightning and rain delays, out came the rain tires. That’s when the slippin’ and slidin’ started on the wet track. Blake started the feature race in P12 and worked his way up to P7 before a wreck sent him to the back of the 22 car field. With only 5 laps to go he worked his way back up to P15. On to Rounds 5 and 6 next Monday and Tuesday and let’s hope for some better weather!

TOP 5 FINISH FOR BLAKE IN ROUND 3 OF THE CMS SUMMER SHOOTOUT !

Blake proved that he is more than capable of running with the lead pack this week in Round Three of the Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Blake started the A Main Feature race in 12th place, quickly moved to 10th and then into the top five. Blake stayed with the lead pack moving between P5, P4 and P3 with some great competitive racing. The race was called for time and Blake finished up at P4. He clocked some great times: 17.81 in qualifying and 17.76 during the race. There were 30 plus cars in the field of this semi-pro division race. As always thanks to Blake’s sponsors for their support and to AK Performance for a super fast car. And also a big big shout out to Blake’s spotter Wayne Leamon for all his help. Blake is now focusing on his next goal of finishing in the top three in Round Four.

Blake gets congrats all around from spotter Wayne Leamon and NASCAR's Jason Simmons after round three of the Summer Shootout at CMS where he finished P4

OFF TO A GREAT START!!!

Blake brought home a top ten finish (P10) for Rev Racing and the NASCAR Drive 4 Diversity program tonight at Charlotte Motor Speedway. . Blake ‘s new #16 car qualified P8 in a field of 30 Semi-Pro class drivers. Blake is looking ahead to next week and hitting his goal of top 5. A big thank you to Rev and NASCAR and AK Performance for a super fast car and of course thank you to all Blake’s sponsors, Venture Wipes, POTUS ABC and SLC Clearing… Could not do it without you.

Blake Has A Very Successful Late Model Test Day in South Carolina

Blake showed he could handle the power of a Late Model (Pro Stock) during testing in South Carolina this week. He is looking forward to getting behind the wheel of this red beauty again very soon. Stay tuned ! Thank you to AK Performance for an amazing opportunity.

Home Turf Advantage! Another Solid Top Ten Finish in the NASCAR Roots iRacing Series

Blake ran in the top ten all night on his home turf at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this Monday in the last race of the NASCAR Roots iRacing Series. Blake took P4 in his heat and P8 in the feature. He loved being part of this competitive series. Thank you to NASCAR and iRacing for setting it up. And of course a big big thank you to POTUS ABC and Venture Wipes for sponsoring Blake in the series. Could not do it without them!!

Happy Mother's Day to all the Racing Moms

Happy Mother’s Day to all the racing moms who support their kids every day on and off the track. They keep our tanks full and our wheels pointed toward the finish line.

Blake and his mom Cindy Lothian

Solid Top Ten Finish for Blake in NASCAR Roots iRacing Series Race at Thompson Motor Speedway

Blake took P6 on his home turf in New England at Thompson Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Roots iRacing Series Monday night 5/4/20. Blake held off Rev Racing NASCAR Drive for Diversity team mate Rajah Caruth for the high line and brought it home in the top ten in a field of 25 plus cars. Blake is looking forward to next week’s race, also on his New England home turf. This time it will be at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, a place Blake is very familiar with. As part of the NHKA (New Hampshire Karting Association), Blake has been racing at NHMS almost every other weekend for the past three summers. You can catch the race live at 7 p.m. Monday night 5/11/20 on TWITCH, TWITTER or FACEBOOK.

Blake explains to Wellesley school kids how NASCAR drivers are hitting the virtual track

Now that NASCAR is taking a break like the rest of us, NASCAR drivers, including Blake and the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Development Team (D4D) are practicing and competing virtually through iRacing. This week Blake took a few minutes during one of his daily practices to explain how sim racing works to some local school kids at the Fiske School where Blake’s mom teaches. Blake’s simulator is set up just like the inside of a real race car with gas and break pedals, a real steering wheel and seat and shifting capability. During these virtual races, Blake will pit and keep his eyes on tire and oil pressure… just like he would in a real race.