Paulie Hartwig III

Paulie Hartwig III
Nationality	American
Born	(2011-02-21) February 21, 2011 (age 14)[ citation needed ] Galloway Township, New Jersey, U.S.
SMART Modified Tour career
Debut season	2022
Years active	2022, 2025
Starts	15
Championships	0
Wins	1
Poles	0
Best finish	3rd in 2025
Statistics up to date as of October 24, 2025.

Paul "Paulie" Hartwig III (born February 21, 2011) is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes full-time in the Whelen Modified Tour, driving the No. 73 for his father, Paul Hartwig Jr., who has previously competed in racing, including in the now defunct NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour. ^[1]

Hartwig originally made his debut in the SMART Modified Tour in 2022, but did not return until 2025 due to age restrictions. ^{[2] [3]} On April 12, 2025, Hartwig became the youngest winner in series history when he won at Hickory Motor Speedway at the age of fourteen. ^[4]

In 2026, Hartwig will compete in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour on a full-time basis. He will however skip the opening race at New Smyrna Speedway due to age restrictions. ^[5]

Hartwig has also competed in series such as the Carolina Crate Modified Series, the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Tour, the Indoor Auto Racing Championship, and the Short Track Super Series. ^{[6] [7]}

Motorsports results

NASCAR

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

Whelen Modified Tour

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour results
Year	Team	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	NWMTC	Pts	Ref
2026	Paul Hartwig Jr.	73	N/A	NSM	MAR	THO	OXF	SEE	RIV	WMM	SEE	CLM	MON	THO	NHA	STA	OSW	RIV	THO

SMART Modified Tour

SMART Modified Tour results
Year	Car owner	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	SMTC	Pts	Ref
2022	Paul Hartwig Jr.	73	N/A	FLO	SNM	CRW	SBO	FCS	CRW 8	NWS	NWS	CAR	DOM	HCY	TRI	PUL		40th	23	[8]
2025	Paul Hartwig Jr.	73	N/A	FLO 16	AND 2	SBO 6	ROU 2	HCY 1	FCS 6	CRW 22	CPS 6	CAR 3	CRW 3	DOM 9	FCS 9	TRI 3	NWS 8	3rd	491	[9]

References

1. "'It was time': Paul Hartwig Jr. finds solace as he retires from driving to mentor his son, Paulie III". NASCAR . February 24, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
2. "Breaking Down SMART Modified Tour Driver Changes For 2025". FloRacing. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
3. "Eighth Grader Challenging For SMART Modified Tour Championship". FloRacing. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
4. "Hickory Hundred Produces the Youngest Winner in SMART History". SMART Modified Tour. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
5. "Whelen Modified Tour season preview: Championship contenders, a new tire supplier and more storylines for 2026". NASCAR . January 29, 2026. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
6. "Paulie Hartwig, III". The Third Turn. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
7. "Paulie Hartwig III Makes History With North Wilkesboro Sweep". Racing America. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
8. "Paulie Hartwig, III - 2022 Season Results - SMART Modified Tour Powered by Pace-O-Matic". The Third Turn. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
9. "Paulie Hartwig, III - 2025 Season Results - SMART Modified Tour Powered by Pace-O-Matic". The Third Turn. Retrieved April 24, 2025.

External links

• Paulie Hartwig III driver statistics at Racing-Reference