Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Landen Lewis

How Landen Lewis built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Landen River Lewis is an American professional stock car racing driver. He most recently participated part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 16 Toyota Tundra for Hattori Racing Enterprises, and part-time in both the ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series East, driving the No. 97 Chevrolet for CR7 Motorsports.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Go-Kart Career

In 2010, Landen Lewis began his career in Go-Karts at the age of 4.

2018: Go-Kart Accomplishments

From 2010 to 2018, Landen Lewis picked up 150 wins in Go-Karts, including a Maxx Nationals win, 4 Maxx Jr Daddy championships, as well as 4 Maxx Daddy championships.

2018: Dirt Modifieds Debut

In 2018, Landen Lewis transitioned to Dirt Modifieds racing, securing 6 wins, 8 poles, 15 top 5 finishes, and 26 top 10 finishes. He also received the Most Popular Driver Award for the Mid-East Dirt Modified Series in 2018.

2019: Joins Joe Ryan Cars

In 2019, Landen Lewis joined Joe Ryan Cars in Legend Cars and won the Winter Nationals in only his 2nd start.

2020: Legend Car Wins and Championship

In 2020, Landen Lewis continued with Joe Ryan Cars, securing 15 wins in Legend Cars along with a Dirt Nationals championship.

2021: ARCA Menards Series Debut and Victory

In 2021, Landen Lewis debuted in the ARCA Menards Series, running three races. He finished 7th in the Allen Crowe 100, won the pole and led all laps to win the Southern Illinois 100, and finished 13th in the Sioux Chief PowerPEX 200.

2021: Multiple Championships

In 2021, Landen Lewis, racing with Joe Ryan Cars, secured multiple Legend Car championships including the Dirt Nationals, Asphalt Nationals, Winter Nationals, Road Course World Finals championships, and the North Carolina State Championship.

2022: ARCA Menards Series West Debut

In 2022, Landen Lewis debuted in the ARCA Menards Series West at Kern County Raceway Park driving the No. 42 Chevrolet for Cook Racing Technologies, winning the race. He then ran at Sonoma Raceway for McGowan Motorsports and replaced Austin Herzog in the No. 16 for Bill McAnally Racing for the final six races of the year.

2022: Pro Division Titles

In 2022, Landen Lewis won the Road Course National Championship and the Summer Shootout, Road Course World Finals, and Winter Nationals titles for the Pro Division.

June 24, 2023: Joins Roper Racing

On June 24, 2023, Landen Lewis announced on social media his debut in the series for Roper Racing, driving the No. 04 truck, and later ran races at Mid-Ohio and IRP.

2023: ARCA Menards Series East Debut

In 2023, Landen Lewis debuted in the ARCA Menards Series East at Dover Motor Speedway driving the No. 17 Toyota for McGowan Motorsports, finishing second.

2023: Full-Time ARCA Menards Series West

In 2023, Landen Lewis ran full-time in the ARCA Menards Series West in the No. 17 for McGowan Motorsports. He began the season with three 2nd place finishes before winning the race at Portland.

October 31, 2024: Hattori Racing Replacement

On October 31, 2024, Hattori Racing Enterprises announced that Landen Lewis would replace Johnny Sauter in their No. 16 truck at Martinsville due to Sauter moving to ThorSport Racing as a replacement for Conner Jones, who was suspended.

2024: Return to CR7 Motorsports

In 2024, Landen Lewis returned to CR7 Motorsports to run the combination race for the main ARCA Series and the East Series at Bristol, finishing second in the race. It was his only ARCA start that year.