NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Justin Lofton has parted ways with Germain Racing, effective immediately. Lofton, the 2009 ARCA Racing Series champion, will finish out the remainder of the 2011 racing season. He will announce his plans prior to the next event at Kentucky Speedway on July 7th. I have nothing but respect for Mike Hillman, Sr. and everyone at Germain Racing,” Lofton said. “We had a good run during my last race for them and I plan on building on that through the rest of the season. I am really excited about the rest of the year, that is for sure.” Lofton currently sits 18th in the driver point standings after the first nine NCWTS races, with a best finish of 10th. He also led his first laps of NASCAR competition two races ago in Kansas, leading the way for seven laps. Lofton earned four top-five and eight top-10 finishes last season during his rookie season in trucks.(Justin Lofton PR)(6-21-2011)
UPDATE: Germain Racing and Eddie Sharp Racing have reached an agreement to put Justin Lofton back behind the wheel of ESR equipment. The 2009 ARCA Racing Series champion earned victories and his title with ESR. The move has been facilitated by the departure of Craig Goess from ESR. “Eddie and I talked at length about this and we feel it’s the best decision for Justin’s career. Justin earned his championship with ESR and that’s a special bond we can certainly respect,” said Mike Hillman Sr., general manager of two-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champions, Germain Racing. “Winning championships is about chemistry as much as it is about being the best. We wish Justin and ESR success in finding that chemistry together again soon.” Germain Racing and ESR will work cooperatively to make the transition seamless for Lofton. Ryan “Rudy” Fugle, crew chief for Lofton’s No. 77 Tundra at Germain Racing, will remain with Germain Racing.(Germain Racing PR)(6-22-2011)
