Luke Baldwin will attempt to make his debut in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series for Hettinger Racing, the team announced March 23.
Baldwin will drive the No. 5 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for the organization this weekend at Martinsville Speedway.
“Martinsville has always meant a lot to my family, so to have my own opportunity at the track is definitely special,” Baldwin said in a team release. “It’s a place where I have a decent level of comfort in terms of feel and what I need in the racecar to make a fast lap.
“It’s tight, it’s physical, and you have to race smart to be there at the end. I’ve been fortunate to have some good experiences there already, so the goal is to lean on that and keep learning throughout the race.”
Luke Baldwin Driving 12 Races for Reaume
Baldwin will be the fifth driver to pilot the No. 5 in 2026, joining Luke Fenhaus, Tyler Gonzalez, JJ Yeley and Chandler Smith.
Baldwin competed in five NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races in 2025 for ThorSport Racing with a best finish of 12th at Pocono Raceway.
This season, Baldwin will compete in 12 Truck races driving for Team Reaume in addition to his maiden O’Reilly appearance.
