TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 28:  TALLADEGA, AL - April 28:  Crew chief Tommy Baldwin Jr., of the #38 M&Ms Ford, watches during the NASCAR Nextel  Cup Series Aaron's 499 practice at the Talladega Superspeedway on April 28, 2006 in Talladega, Alabama.  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images
TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 28: TALLADEGA, AL - April 28: Crew chief Tommy Baldwin Jr., of the #38 M&Ms Ford, watches during the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Aaron's 499 practice at the Talladega Superspeedway on April 28, 2006 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Tommy Baldwin battling cancer

Statement from NASCAR: “Tommy Baldwin Jr. is a fighter, and NASCAR joins him in this fight, and fully supports his decision to concentrate on his treatment. We wish him well, and our thoughts and prayers are with Tommy and his loved ones at this time.” – NASCAR

ORIGINAL POST: Former NASCAR crew chief and team owner Tommy Baldwin announced Sunday that he is battling cancer.

Baldwin now operates Tommy Baldwin Racing in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.  The team will not compete while he seeks treatment.