Blake Lothian has set a five-race schedule to compete in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with Joey Gase Motorsports, beginning this weekend at Phoenix Raceway.
Lothian, who has made a quartet of Craftsman Truck Series starts, will drive the No. 35 car at Phoenix, Martinsville Speedway (March), Dover Motor Speedway, Iowa Speedway and World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.
After the first three races of the 2026 season, the No. 35 team ranks 43rd in the O’Reilly owners standings.
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