Luke Justice, driver of the #14 Grand National, is an easy one to spot on the track with his orange car. Luke made a big jump in performance in 2024 as the #14 was becoming a contender for a feature win by the end of the season. Watch for the orange #14 to be coming to the front in 2025.
How did you get involved in racing?
It’s a family tradition. Not much more to say than that. Grandpa started 40 years ago and the rest is history.
How long have you been racing? Why did you choose the number you race?
I’ve been racing for 3 seasons going into my fourth season. 14 has always been my number since I was a kid anything I’ve done has been 14.
What’s your favorite race track you’ve raced on?
Lorain Raceway Park.
What kind of hobbies outside of the racecar do you have?
Racing is life. But out side of racing family is everything on and off the track. So I would have to say spending time with family. Going to kids sports games and wrestling match’s. Watching my wife play her softball games. Taking the kids hunting.
Do you have a workout plan that you follow to keep yourself in top shape for race day?
Mountain Dew and lack of sleep.
Did you have any racing heroes growing up?
Always liked watching Tony Stewart race growing up. But the older I’ve got I’ve realized the true race hero’s are at the local tracks. My uncle Bobby is one of the main ones that watching him race on the track and help anyone he can off the track. He’s the definition of a true racer and will help anyone he can to make sure they make it back on the track even if it’s his on track competition.
What is your greatest accomplishment in racing?
Maturing as a racer and learning anything can happen in the race track at any time. And not to stress to much about the bad that happens because the good will soon follow. Two heat race wins I have received in the past years
Do you have any raceday rituals or superstitions?
Always say a prayer before I pull off Pit Chute.
What are your plans for 2025?
Come out bigger and better than past years.
Anyone you want to thank for getting you here?
My Papaw for starting this tradition 40 years ago and my uncle Bobby for helping me with everything along the way. And my pit crew that’s there week after week no matter the outcome of the past week. My dad my son and buddy Tyler. And my wife and kids for putting up with me and the race car day after day. Without the support of my wife none of this could be possible.
Do you have a regular job, and if so what do you do?
Auto body technician painter at a local body shop. Also running my own shop doing work on the side body work and painting. All on top of building race cars.
What are your long term goals in racing?
Be better than I was last time I was in the seat and never stop learning.
What’s your favorite racing memory?
To many to list. Mainly the fact that every race weekend is time with the family.
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