Kevin Thomas Jr. Locks Full-Time USAC Midget Ride for 2025 Season
Kevin Thomas Jr. (KTJ) will make a full-time return to the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship in 2025, driving for 4 Kings Racing.
Race car driver in uniform
KTJ and 4 Kings Racing showed immediate success in their limited 2024 partnership, securing top-five finishes in their last three races together. Notable results include a 4th place at Eldora Speedway, a runner-up finish during the BC39 prelim at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and a 5th place in the BC39 finale.
Thomas will pilot the No. 14 LynK chassis, powered by a Stanton engine, with sponsorship from AccroSeal and Metalloid1. Team owner Rex Tuner praised KTJ as "a missing puzzle piece" and expressed optimism for the 2025 season.
Career Highlights:
- Six USAC National Midget feature victories
- 166 career feature starts
- 3rd place in 2015 USAC National Midget standings
- 2014 USAC National Midget Rookie of the Year
The 2025 season kicks off with the Kokomo Grand Prix at Indiana's Kokomo Speedway on April 25-26.