 
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200
October 27, 2012
Justin Lofton Martinsville RACE REPORT: LOFTON BATTLES MARTINSVILLE RUNNING IN THE TOP 10, BUT CUTS TIRE ON FINAL LAP TO FINISH 19TH
No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet News and Notes
> DENVER, N.C. (October 28, 2012) - With Martinsville (Va.) Speedway known for its short-track shenanigans and the wild bumping and banging style of racing, Justin Lofton and the No. 6 Weekends Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet battled inside the top 10 for most of the afternoon on Saturday; however, with just three laps to go, Lofton suffered a punctured left rear tire. Fighting to hold on to the truck, Lofton spun on lap 199, but managed to hobble across the finish line to end the day on the lead lap and in the 19th position.
Qualifying in the 14th position on the 0.526-mile oval, Lofton battled, beat and banged against the other NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) drivers. By the third caution on lap 92, Lofton had worked his way to the 10th position. As the leaders all pitted on Lap 95, the No. 6 crew gave Lofton four tires and fuel. The championship contender then set his sights on the remaining nine trucks between himself and the lead position.
As the race restarted on lap 98, Lofton began picking off the competition one-by-one, and by lap 102 he was scored in the seventh spot. On lap 150, the caution flag flew and Lofton pitted for just two left-side tires and fuel. The gamble paid off, putting Lofton in the fifth position on the lap 159 restart.
As the final caution waved on lap 186, Lofton was in the ninth position. The field restarted with just seven laps to go, and Lofton found himself in the seventh position. On lap 197, Lofton radioed to his No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle team that the truck felt like he had a left rear tire going down. Lofton was able to fight the ill-handling truck around the track for two laps, but on the white-flag lap, Lofton could no longer race on only three properly inflated tires, and the truck spun in turn two. Lofton turned his truck around to finish his day on the lead lap and in the 19th position.
"I felt like I was passing everybody on the track," said Lofton. "Our Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet was running so strong and the truck was really turning well. I thought that the team did all that they could to put me where I needed to be, and when we gambled on the two left-side tire stop, I thought that we had a great chance for a strong finish."
The NCWTS will take on the 1.5-mile Texas Motor Speedway on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Live coverage of the WinStar World Casino 350 will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on SPEED, MRN Radio and SiriusXM Satellite NASCAR, Channel 90. Visit www.twitter.com/jlracing, www.facebook.com/jlracing, www.loftonracing.com or www.j6ink.com for the latest news and updates about Lofton and the No. 6 Chevrolet Silverado team.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200
October 27, 2012
Justin Lofton Martinsville QUALIFYING UPDATE: Lofton Starts 14th
No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet News and Notes
> SESSION: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Qualifying
No. 6 Weekend Warriors Production / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet Finished: 14th
No. 6 Weekend Warriors Production / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet Fast Lap: 19.870 seconds
> TV COVERAGE: Live coverage of the Kroger 200 will be aired on SPEED, MRN ans SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90, beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 27th. Be sure to tune in to NCWTS Setup to see Cale Gale in a special feature celebrating Chasing the Cure with breast cancer survivors at Martinsville Speedway.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200
October 27, 2012
Justin Lofton Martinsville FINAL PRACTICE REPORT
No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet News and Notes
> NOTES:
There were no incidents involving the No. 6, No. 8 or No. 33 entry during the final practice session.
Justin Lofton and the No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet team spent this afternoon's practice session fine-tuning the handling of their pink Silverado. As the session progressed, the team got their truck turning just they way they needed, but were still searching for more speed in the center of the turn. With the session coming to an end, the group attempted to make a mock qualifying run, but traffic on the 0.526-mile short track interfered with their effort and left Lofton 22nd on the speed chart.
> QUOTES:
Justin Lofton, No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet: "I'm sure that our Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet will be good for tomorrow. I really like this truck. I'm looking for a little more speed in the center of the turns, but I'm pretty happy overall. I'm looking forward to qualifying and going racing tomorrow."
> TV COVERAGE:
Tune in to SPEED tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time for qualifying from Martinsville Speedway. Be sure tune in to NCWTS Setup for a special feature about Cale Gale and the Rheem Chasing the Cure program where Gale joined four breast cancer survivors to paint the iconic Martinsville curbs pink in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Live coverage of the Kroger 200 will be aired on SPEED, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90, beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 27.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200
October 27, 2012
Justin Lofton Martinsville OPENING PRACTICE REPORT
No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet News and Notes
> NOTES:
There were no incidents involving the No. 6, No. 8 or No. 33 entry during the opening practice session.
Happy with their truck, but trying to find the right balance, Justin Lofton and the No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet team spent the majority of the session working on suspensions adjustments trying to fine-tune the handling.
> QUOTES:
Justin Lofton, No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet: "Our Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet was great and the truck is running really strong. Now we just need to fine-tune what we have [handling-wise], so I can turn with grip."
> TV COVERAGE:
Tune in to SPEED today at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time for a live broadcast of final practice, and tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m. EDT for qualifying from Martinsville Speedway. Be sure tune in to NCWTS Setup tomorrow for a special feature about Cale Gale and the Rheem Chasing the Cure program as Gale joined four breast cancer survivors to paint the iconic Martinsville curbs pink in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Live coverage of the Kroger 200 will be aired on SPEED, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90, beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 27.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200
October 27, 2012
Justin Lofton Martinsville Speedway Event Preview
No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet News and Notes
> Two Weeks off in the Desert...While many competitors in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) took a weekend off, Lofton returned to his roots to compete in the BlueWater Desert Challenge with the Best in the Desert (BITD) Off-Road Racing Association in Parker, Ariz. Driving the No. 1577 Lofton Cattle / General Tire / J6INK / Jimco Racing Inc. Class 1500 Unlimited Buggy, Lofton qualified third in the field of 20, but succumbed to mechanical damage in both days of the two-day competition.
> Breast Cancer Awareness Paint Scheme... Supporting National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lofton will be running the same pink paint scheme on the No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet Silverado that the team ran at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway earlier this month. In what has become a common scene among professional athletes during the month of October, Lofton joins several other NCWTS drivers and teams in showing his support for the cause.
> Still Fighting for the Championship... As we enter race 19 of 22, Lofton is far from giving up on his bide for the 2012 NCWTS championship. Lofton enters Martinsville (Va.) Speedway for the sixth time in his career, ranked seventh in the standings, 86 points behind championship points leader Ty Dillon. In the spring race, Lofton finished in fourth-place.
> Follow Justin... Follow Lofton, driver of the No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / 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.
> Most Popular Diver... Don't forget to vote for Justin Lofton in the 2012 NCWTS Most Popular Driver Award! You can vote once per day every day by visiting www.nascar.com/ncwtsmpd through Nov. 16, 2012. Two lucky fans and their guests will win an all expense paid trip to the 2012 Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series Awards banquet at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel by registering for the Most Popular Driver sweepstakes after placing their vote.
> 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 Martinsville Speedway this weekend as competitors from the NCWTS take on 200 laps at the 0.526-mile oval in the Kroger 200 on Saturday, Oct. 27. Live coverage of practice can be seen on SPEED Channel on Friday Oct. 26at 11 a.m. EDT and 2 p.m. EDT. Qualifying will air on SPEED at 10:30 a.m. EDT, with race coverage beginning at 1:30 p.m. EDT on SPEED, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
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From the Driver's Seat: Justin Lofton Quotes...
On racing at Martinsville Speedway: "Well, after two weeks off and a not so good race in the California desert, I'm looking forward to getting back to Martinsville. It's [Martinsville Speedway] a track that we ran well at back in the spring. We ran third all day, and ended up fourth. So, I hope to at least duplicate that result. I'm coming back with a great short-track truck that the guys at the shop have been working hard on all month. So, I am excited to get back to some NASCAR truck racing."
On getting towards the end of the season: "This time of year is never easy for me. I love racing, so it always feels like the end of summer to me. If I had it my way we'd race year around. I had hoped by this stage of the schedule we'd be a little higher in points, but don't count me out. I'm still running for a championship and I'm planning to give it it 110% percent for the rest of the season."
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From the Pit Box:
Crew Chief
Eddie Troconis Quotes...
On racing at Martinsville Speedway: "We have had some really good trucks lately, but we have had some bad luck. The entire team is excited to get back to racing and to go back to the short track at Martinsville. We raced very well there this past spring and we have all the faith in the world in our driver." |
Justin Lofton By the Numbers |
| Justin Lofton's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Michigan International Speedway |
Date |
Race |
Start |
Finish |
Laps |
Status |
3/31/2012
|
Kroger 250 |
6 |
4 |
250 / 250 |
running |
10/29/2011
|
Kroger 200 |
8 |
17 |
200 / 200 |
running
|
4/2/2011
|
Kroger 250 |
8 |
32 |
160 / 250 |
running |
10/23/2010
|
Kroger 200 |
11 |
13 |
206 / 206 |
running |
3/27/2010
|
Kroger 250 |
16
|
31 |
168 / 250 |
running |
Total / Average
|
5 Races |
9.8
|
19.4
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984 / 1156 (81.1%) |
| Justin Lofton's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Career Stats |
Races |
Wins |
Top-Fives |
Top-10s |
Poles |
Money Won |
68
|
1
|
8
|
22
|
1
|
$934,437 |
| Justin Lofton's 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Stats |
Races |
Wins |
Top-Fives |
Top-10s |
Poles |
Money Won |
| 18 |
1 |
4 |
11 |
1 |
$276,615 |
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| ESR NASCAR RACING UPDATES |
NCWTS: Kroger 200
Martinsville Speedway, October 27, 2012 |
| FINAL RESULTS |
| Car |
St |
Fin |
Driver |
Laps |
Status |
| 8 |
21 |
11 |
Gresham |
200 |
Running |
| 6 |
14 |
19 |
Lofton |
200 |
Running |
| 33 |
22 |
35 |
Gale |
7 |
Mechanical |
| QUALIFYING |
| Car |
Pos |
Driver |
Speed |
Time |
| 6 |
14 |
Lofton |
95.299 mph |
19.870 sec |
| 8 |
21 |
Gresham |
94.623 mph |
20.012 sec |
| 33 |
22 |
Gale |
94.57 mph |
20.026 sec |
| FINAL PRACTICE |
| Car |
Pos |
Driver |
Speed |
Time |
| 33 |
16 |
Gale |
95.017 mph |
19.929 sec |
| 8 |
18 |
Gresham |
94.737 mph |
19.988 sec |
| 6 |
22 |
Lofton |
94.571 mph |
20.023 sec |
| FIRST PRACTICE |
| Car |
Pos |
Driver |
Speed |
Time |
| 33 |
9 |
Gale |
94.761 mph |
19.983 sec |
| 6 |
10 |
Lofton |
94.742 mph |
19.987 sec |
| 8 |
29 |
Gresham |
93.641 mph |
20.222 sec |
No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet Silverado Truck Information
The No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Chevrolet team will compete with chassis No. 050 as their primary truck at Martinsville Speedway. It is the same chassis that Lofton utilized last spring at the Martinsville race. In that event, Lofton rolled off in the sixth position and drove to a solid fourth-place finish. It is also the same chassis that Lofton used at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway in August.
No. 6 Weekend Warriors Productions / Lofton Cattle Eddie Sharp Racing Team
| Driver: |
Justin Lofton |
| Crew Chief: |
Eddie Troconis |
| Owner: |
Eddie Sharp |
| Truck Chief: |
Steve Dietrich |
| Mechanic/Suspension |
Jesse Brooks |
| Mechanc/Tire Specialist |
Anthony Jilson |
| Mechanic / Gasman |
Kevin Kerr |
| Hauler Driver |
Jason Taggart |
| Shock specialist |
Miles Copenhaver |
| Engine Tuner |
Matt Beaver |
| Front Tire Changer |
Kenyatta Houston |
| Front Tire Carrier |
AJ Heister |
| Jackman |
Nick Sutton |
| Rear Tire Changer |
Jeremy Fuller |
| Rear Tire Carrier |
Jake Brzozowski |
| Spotter |
Eddie Sharp |
| PR Rep/Business Manager |
Brent Brush |
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