NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kentucky 201
September 21, 2012

Justin Lofton Kentucky RACE REPORT

No. 6 Lofton Cattle Chevrolet Silverado

> JUSTIN LOFTON NOTCHES ANOTHER TOP-10 FINISH IN KENTUCKY

Justin Lofton and the No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions/Lofton Cattle Chevrolet team brought home a top-10 finish in the Kentucky 201 on Friday night. The team worked to fine-tune the handling of their Chevrolet most of the day, but as the laps wound down at the 1.5-mile Kentucky Speedway, the Weekend Warriors Productions/Lofton Cattle crew had their truck handling just as they wanted and had planned the pit strategy needed for a seventh-place finish.

With a prediction for 100% chance of rain, teams throughout the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) garage began working on developing their strategy for the Kentucky 201. Lofton rolled off 14th at Kentucky Speedway, and was one of the first competitors to come down pit road. He brought the Weekend Warriors Productions/Lofton Cattle Chevrolet in for fuel and a chassis adjustment during the lap 16 caution, and made a lone stop again during the lap 35 caution for four tires and fuel. The strategy allowed Lofton to pick up maximum track position as his competitors continued to pit just one caution period after him, and by the lap 51 restart, Lofton was scored in the third position.

With the No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions/Lofton Cattle Chevrolet pushing the nose a little, Lofton continued to log laps around the 1.5-mile Kentucky Speedway avoiding all the accidents in a caution-filled event. He maintained his position inside the top 10 until returning to pit road during the lap 81 caution when he came in for four tires and a chassis adjustment moving him just outside the top 10.

During the closing laps of the Kentucky 201, crew chief Dan Bormann called Lofton down pit road one last time during the lap 108 caution for right side tires. Lofton restarted the race back in the 14th position, but with newer tires the championship contender was able to pick up seven positions during the final 25 laps to cross the finish line in the seventh position.

"The Weekend Warriors Productions/Lofton Cattle Chevrolet team had a good run at Kentucky," commented Lofton. "This is a critical time in our run for the championship, and we're all focused 100% on the task at hand. We hoped to gain more points going into Las Vegas, but we are where we are. I can assure you that in the remaining six races we will be doing everything that we can to be competitive for the win."

The NCWTS will take on Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday, September 29th. Live coverage of the Smith's 350 will begin at 8:00 p.m. ET on SPEED, MRN Radio and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio, channel 90. Fans can visit www.twitter.com/jlracing, www.facebook.com/jlracing, www.loftonracing.com or www.j6ink.com for the latest news and updates about Justin Lofton and the No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions/Lofton Cattle Chevrolet Silverado team.

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kentucky 201
September 21, 2012

Justin Lofton Kentucky QUALIFYING UPDATE

No. 6 Lofton Cattle Chevrolet Silverado

> With a loose truck in qualifying, Justin Lofton will roll off 14th tonight in the No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet. Lofton posted a 31.005-second lap during his time trial effort.

TV COVERAGE: Live coverage of the Kentucky 201 at Kentucky Speedway will be aired tonight on SPEED, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90, beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET.

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kentucky 201
September 21, 2012

Justin Lofton Kentucky Practice Reports

No. 6 Lofton Cattle Chevrolet Silverado

> There were no incidents involving the No. 6, 8, or 33 entries during either practice session.

Justin Lofton and the No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions/Lofton Cattle team unloaded fast and happy with their truck. Lofton started the opening practice session a little tight on entry, but became pleased with the Weekend Warriors Productions/Lofton Cattle Chevrolet as his team worked through a variety of setup options prior to the end of practice. Second practice gave Lofton the chance to work on the handling of his truck over the bumps. Happy with his truck, Lofton closed out the final practice session with a mock qualifying run placing him ninth on the board.

> QUOTES:
Justin Lofton, No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet: "I love this Weekend Warriors Productions/Lofton Cattle Chevrolet. We worked on a few handling issues, but for the most part this no. 60 chassis is my favorite truck in our stable, it never disappoints. The guys have put a great truck underneath me. So, I am optimistic that we will do well this week."

> TV COVERAGE:
Live coverage of the Kentucky 201 will broadcast live on SPEED, MRN and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio, channel 90, TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. ET.

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kentucky 201
September 21, 2012

Justin Lofton Kentucky Speedway Event Preview

No. 6 Lofton Cattle Chevrolet Silverado

Justin Lofton

> Back to the Bluegrass State... Justin Lofton and the No. 6 Lofton Cattle team return to Kentucky Speedway to compete in Friday night's Kentucky 201. Earlier this season, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) championship contender overcame adversity to bring home a 14th-place finish at the 1.5-mile speedway. Lofton rolled off 10th and worked closely with the Lofton Cattle team to fine-tune the handling of their Chevrolet early in the 150-lap race. Nearing the halfway point, Lofton was in an intense three-wide battle when a wreck broke out in front of him and the No. 6 machine was left with no way to escape. Lofton's machine suffered right side damage, but was able to be repaired over several pit stops. By lap 111, Lofton was the recipient of the lucky dog award to rejoin the lead lap of competition. Back in contention, Lofton picked up several positions to be scored 14th by the time the checkered flag waved.

> Racing his favorite truck... Lofton will pilot his favorite truck, chassis No. 060, during the Kentucky 201 at Kentucky Speedway. It is the same chassis that Lofton drove to his first-career NCTWS victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May, and wheeled to his first series' pole award at Chicagoland Speedway in July.

> Tough to beat... Entering last week's American Ethanol 200, Lofton had been the only driver to complete every lap in the 2012 NCWTS season. Unfortunately, a lap 94 accident ended that streak and gave Lofton his first DNF in 15 races this season.

> Fighting for the Championship... With seven races scheduled over the next nine weeks, the battle is on for the NCWTS championship. Lofton enters the Kentucky 201 at Kentucky Speedway in the seventh position, just 50 points out of the championship point lead, and four points behind sixth place. The 26-year-old led the standings through three events earlier this season, and notched both his first career win and first career pole during a career-best year.

> Meet Justin Lofton...Lofton, driver of the No. 6 Lofton Cattle Chevrolet, will participate in the NCWTS autograph session on Friday afternoon at Kentucky Speedway. Fans are invited to the concourse at 3 p.m. ET on Friday afternoon to meet Lofton and his Eddie Sharp Racing (ESR) teammates Cale Gale and Max Gresham and the rest of the NCWTS competitors for autographs and photos.

> Get up to speed with Justin... Follow Justin Lofton, driver of the No. 6 Lofton Cattle Chevrolet Silverado, on twitter (@jlracing) and facebook (facebook.com/jlracing), and visit loftonracing.com for the latest news and updates. Find out the latest news and updates about Lofton's business, J6INK on twitter (@j6ink) and online at www.j6ink.com.

> Get the inside scoop on ESR... Follow Eddie Sharp Racing on twitter or become a fan on facebook to get real-time updates and behind-the-scenes information: @TeamESR or facebook.com/teamesr.

> Watch and listen... The championship battle moves to Kentucky Speedway this weekend as competitors from the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series return to the Midwest on Friday, September 21. Live coverage of the Kentucky 201 will be aired on SPEED, MRN & SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90, beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET.