Ashton Lewis
| Ashton Lewis Jr. | |||||||
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Lewis (left) signing an autograph
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| Born |
January 22, 1972 Chesapeake, Virginia |
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| NASCAR Xfinity Series career | |||||||
| 226 races run over 11 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 8th - 2004 | ||||||
| First race | 1993 Fay's 150 (Watkins Glen) | ||||||
| Last race | 2006 Ford 300 (Homestead) | ||||||
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| Statistics current as of May 10, 2010. | |||||||
Ashton Lewis Jr. (born January 22, 1972 in Chesapeake, Virginia) is a former NASCAR Busch Series driver. He was educated at the Sears Point Raceway road racing school as well as obtaining a degree in mechanical engineering from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.
Lewis was a driver who was especially good on road courses. He started out in the Barber Saab Pro Series for the 1992 Season. After success in that series and was offered a scholarship to race in the British Formula Ford championship.
Lewis made his Busch debut in 1993, long before he became known to most Busch fans. Driving the #36 Parkway Pontiac at Watkins Glen, Lewis started the race in 29th place. The team had mechanical issues partway through the race, but Lewis got back on track and finished the race in 27th place.
Lewis returned once again to the series in 1994. This time, Lewis drove the #80 Commerce Bank Chevy at Milwaukee Mile. Lewis was able to top his debut with a 24th-place effort, despite a 38th place start.
Lewis again made a one-off start in 1995. He had his best weekend at that point in his career, this time back at Watkins Glen. He started the race solidily in 22nd position, and stayed on the lead lap with a 13th-place finishing result.
Lewis disappeared for two years, but he made an eight-race effort in 1998. His first race was once again at the Glen. It went extremely well to say the least. Lewis earned a 3rd-place finish, a career best for six years. Lewis also led three laps, the first of his career. That run was very solid, and it earned Lewis a mid-season ride with the #89 Eckerd Chevy. Sadly, that low budget team did not do well with Lewis and it did not materialize into anything further. The best run was in fact a 23rd at Darlington.
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