DRIVER: LANDEN LEWIS
D.O.B.: 2/26/2006
Hometown: Supply, NC
Landen began his racing career at the age of 4 in GoKarts, capturing many National titles and over 150 career wins.
After eight years of GoKart competition, Landen’s father decided it was time for his son to move up and contacted NASCAR Hall of Fame's, Ron Hornaday, Jr., to build a dirt modified. Ron was very impressed with Landen’s natural ability and took him under his wing as a protégé.
He won his first Dirt Modified race at age 12, racing against veterans and gaining national attention. He is the youngest driver to win a Mid-East Modified Series race and won the 2018 Most Popular Driver Award.
In 2019, Landen joined Joe Ryan Racecars to get more experience on asphalt and road courses. Since then, he has proven himself to be a winner on multiple surfaces in both Legend Cars and the ARCA Menards Series.
2021 was a breakout year for Landen who won the Legend Car “Trifecta” of Dirt, Asphalt and Road Course Nationals and the NC State Championship. He also made his ARCA Menards Series debut and won in his second start at the Duquoin State Fair 100.
HIGHLIGHTS
2022
- 1 ARCA West Series Win @ KCRP
- 3 Top 5's | 6Top 10's ARCA West
- 2022 Road Course Pro National Champion
- Road Course World Finals Champion
- Charlotte Summer Shootout Pro Champion
- Winter Nationals Pro Champion
2020
- 15 Legend Car Wins
- Dirt Nationals Champion
- 2nd – Road Course Nationals
- 3rd – Asphalt Nationals
2018
- Most Popular Driver Mid-East Dirt Modified Series
- 6 wins
- 8 poles
- 15 top 5’s
- 26 top 10’s
2021
- 2nd driver in Legend Car history to win
- Dirt Nationals, Asphalt Nationals and Road Course Nationals in the same year.
- NC State Legend Car Champion
- Won Duquoin State Fair 100 after taking pole in 2nd ARCA Menards Series start
2019
- Joined Joe Ryan Racecars
- Winter Nationals Winner in 2nd ever Asphalt start
GoKarts
- 4-time Jr Maxx Daddy Champion
- 4-time Maxx Daddy Champion
- Maxx National Winner
- 150 career wins
Fun Facts
DOB: 02/26/2006
Hometown: Supply, NC
Years in racing: 12 years
Pets: 4 Dogs Susie, Bella, Finley, Ruby
Who do you look up to the most in your life?
Ron Hornaday
How would your family and friends describe you?
Energetic, Life of the party
What do you enjoy doing outside of the track?
Fishing, hunting, working on my racecars
If you could have a conversation with anyone (living or not) who would it be and why?
Dale Earnhardt, I would to talk to him about old racing stories and hear his advice on racing.
What is something most people don’t know about you?
I love to sing and know just about every County Music song.
Do you have any hidden talents?
Not that I know of?
What would your Bristol intro song be?
This ones for you by Luke Combs
Do you have a motto or quote you live by?
If you have a dream…Chase it… because a dream won’t chase you back!
What is your favorite:
Movie: 8 Seconds
Color: Blue
Song: The Greatest by: Kenny Rogers
TV Show: Yellow Stone
Actor: Adam Sandler
Actress: Kelly Reilly
Food: Mexican
What is your favorite track?
So far, I would say on Asphalt Southern National and on Dirt Path Valley in PA
What driver do you aspire to be like?
Ron Hornaday. He has an amazing name in the sport and was an incredible competitor and mentor to so many.
What is your ultimate goal for your racing career?
Competing on Sundays at the top level of NASCAR
What do you love most about racing?
The competition and challenge
What is your favorite racing memory to date?
Sitting on the Pole, and winning the ARCA race at Duquoin
Who are your biggest supporters?
The entire Hornaday family, Billy Workman, Joe Ryan, Viktoria, Kevin Harvick, Austin Theriault, Bruce Cook and my entire family.
How do you give back to the racing community?
I enjoy helping other drivers on and off the track.
What is the most important racing advice you’ve ever received?
Can’t make the show, be the show. From Billy Workman Jr
Who is your favorite NASCAR driver and why?
Kyle Larson, he is fun to watch and can race any kind of car and adapt to any track.
Who is your favorite racecar driver?
Brandon Overton (Big Sexy)