Sadler-Stanley Racing announced Wednesday that Luke Baldwin will return to the Pace-O-Matic No. 7VA for another season of SMART Modified Tour racing in 2026.
Baldwin will be searching for an unprecedented third straight championship on the SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic, after capturing the title in his rookie season in 2024, and following it up with another crown in 2025.
Baldwin won three of 13 series events in 2025 to go along with top-10 finishes in all but two races. Baldwin also won twice during the 2024 season, including capturing the $20,000 to win ‘King of the Modifieds’ at South Boston Speedway in its inaugural season as his first career win.
The team will continue with a PSR Chassis, partnered with Pace-O-Matic.
“What Luke has accomplished both on and off the track the last two years has been impressive and fun to watch,” Sadler-Stanley Racing co-owner Hermie Sadler, said. “Luke has a great future ahead of him and it will be exciting to watch him race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, along with on the SMART Modified Tour. We are truly excited to have him back in the Pace-O-Matic Modified in 2026 trying to chase some history.”
“Going back to Sadler-Stanley Racing for a chance to win a third consecutive SMART Modified Tour championship – it’s incredible,” Luke Baldwin said. “Hermie and Bill took a chance on me, and it has paid off in many ways. I expect no different in 2026.”
“We are just thrilled that Luke will lead Sadler-Stanley Racing for the 2026 SMART Modified Tour season, and run for this third consecutive championship,” co-owner Bill Stanley said. “He brings excitement and a winning attitude to the track every week, and we can’t wait to get the season started with him behind the wheel of the Pace-O-Matic 7VA.”
“Pace-O-Matic is proud to once again be the premier sponsor of the SMART Modified Tour and Sadler-Stanley Racing for 2026,” Paul Goldean, President and CEO of Pace-O-Matic, said. “The SMART Modified Tour is an exhibition of cutting-edge innovation and excitement, just like the skill games we develop. We are excited to watch Sadler-Stanley Racing pursue a historic third consecutive championship, and we wish all the drivers luck this season.”
Information on the driver lineup for the No. 16 Pace-O-Matic entry for the 2026 season will be released in the coming weeks.
The SMART Modified Tour 2026 schedule includes 14 events at 13 different tracks. All SMART Modified Tour races are streamed live on FloRacing.
ABOUT SS RACING
The Sadler-Stanley Racing (SS Racing) team was started in 2022 by NASCAR TV personality and 1993 NASCAR Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year Hermie Sadler and his friend, Virginia State Senator and Attorney, Bill Stanley. SS Racing has been in existence for four years and won multiple events and two championships. The team won two races in 2022, including a once-in-a-lifetime win in the return to North Wilkesboro Speedway with the SMART Modified Tour with NASCAR legend Ryan Newman driving. In 2023, the team returned to Victory Lane twice on the SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic with Labonte piloting the No. 18VA to victory at Tri-County Speedway and Orange County Speedway. Luke Baldwin picked up two wins as a Rookie with the SMART Modified Tour in 2024, also capturing the series championship. Baldwin followed it up a year later by capturing three additional wins and the 2025 championship.
ABOUT PACE-O-MATIC
Pace-O-Matic develops, produces and licenses legally compliant games in every state where they operate. Since Pace-O-Matic was founded in 2000, they have built a talented leadership team and a company culture defined by empowerment, innovation and integrity. Their mission is to build the best earning games that are legal and defendable. Their qualities make them a true leader in the industry with a successful history of demonstrated service and customer loyalty. Visit them online today at paceomatic.com.
ABOUT PSR PRODUCTS
PSR Products was founded by longtime racer, crew member and chassis and engine builder Phil Stefanelli. Wearing many hats throughout his racing career exposed Stefanelli to all of the secrets to speed. He has worked hard with industry leaders to develop some of the most cutting edge parts and components that have been driven to Victory Lane from the weekly short tracks to the top levels of NASCAR. Now, Stefanelli has taken all of his experience, combined it with a team of talented staff members and the team prepares and sets up chassis for many of the top Modified contenders. Follow PSR Products on social media or visit psrproducts.net for more information.
ABOUT STANLEY LAW GROUP
The Stanley Law Group was founded by State Senator Bill Stanley and his mother Diane in 1998, serving clients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in both civil litigation and criminal defense on behalf of their clients. The Stanley Law Group is a distinguished Franklin County based law firm known for its comprehensive legal solutions and client-centered approach. With a team of highly skilled and dedicated attorneys, the firm provides expert counsel across a wide range of legal areas, consistently delivering exceptional results for its clients.