Mason Ludwig

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Mason Ludwig
Born (2002-09-16) September 16, 2002 (age 22)
North Branch, Michigan
ARCA Menards Series career
1 race run over 1 year
Best finish77th (2023)
First race 2023 Shore Lunch 200 (Toledo)
WinsTop tens Poles
010
Statistics current as of April 10, 2024.

Mason Ludwig (born September 16, 2002) is an American professional stock car racing driver who last competed part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 63 Chevrolet for Spraker Racing Enterprises.

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Racing career

Ludwig first started racing at the age of seven, and went on to win numerous races and championships. [1] He has also competed in series such as the Southeast Limited Late Model Series, the Southeast Limited Late Model Series Challenger Division, and the Paramount Kia Big 10 Challenge Series. [2]

On September 27, 2023, it was announced that Ludwig would make his ARCA Menards Series debut at Toledo Speedway, driving the No. 63 Chevrolet for Spraker Racing Enterprises. [3] [4] After placing ninth in the sole practice session, [5] Ludwig went on to qualify in ninth and finish in sixth, two laps down behind race winner William Sawalich. [6] [7]

Personal life

Ludwig graduated from Quest High School in North Branch, Michigan in 2021. He has a twin brother named Trenton, and they were both born 32 weeks gestation, and were both cared in the neonatal intensive care unit at Hurley Medical Center for two and a half weeks before being released. [8]

Ludwig currently resides in Mooresville, North Carolina.[ citation needed ]

Motorsports results

ARCA Menards Series

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

ARCA Menards Series results
YearTeamNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920AMSCPtsRef
2023 Spraker Racing Enterprises 63 Chevy DAY PHO TAL KAN CLT BLN ELK MOH IOW POC MCH IRP GLN ISF MLW DSF KAN BRI SLM TOL
6
77th38 [9]

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References

  1. "Mason Ludwig Impresses at ARCA Racing Series Debut with Spraker Racing". Mason Ludwig Racing. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  2. "Mason Ludwig". The Third Turn. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  3. "Mason Ludwig joins Spraker Racing for ARCA Menards Series debut at Toledo Speedway". ARCARacing.com. September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  4. Branscum, Benjamine (September 19, 2023). "Mason Ludwig, Spraker Racing Team Up For Season Finale at Toledo". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  5. "Practice results: Shore Lunch 200 at Toledo Speedway". ARCARacing.com. October 7, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  6. "Qualifying results: Shore Lunch 200 at Toledo Speedway". ARCARacing.com. October 7, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  7. "Race results: Shore Lunch 200 at Toledo Speedway". ARCARacing.com. October 7, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  8. "MIRACLE MONDAY – TRENTON AND MASON LUDWIG". Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  9. "Mason Ludwig – 2023 ARCA Menards Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 10, 2024.