In the first four years of his automobile racing career, Justin Lofton accumulated victories in a Colorado hill climb series and an off-road desert racing series and two Rookie of the Year honors. The determination and skill that Lofton showed in those four years propelled him into the NASCAR Grand National West Series in 2006.
Racing is not new for Justin as he began his career at the age of 11, racing downhill mountain bikes. From 1997 through 2001, Justin competed in Downhill Slalom Races and was series champion in '01.
In 2003, at the age of 17, Justin made his car racing debut in the Colorado Hill Climb Association and drove a superstock Mustang for Gay Smith. He competed in only three events and had one win, a second place and a third place, along with two fast-time qualifications. Justin also took Rookie of the Year honors.
In 2004, Justin moved to off-road desert racing and competed in the Best in the Desert Buggy Class 1000. His rookie year brought him three victories, two seconds, the Class 1000 Championship, and another Rookie of the Year title.
The following year, Justin moved to oval-track racing at California’s Irwindale Speedway in the Auto Club Late Model Series, where he gained valuable experience. Justin garnered four quick-times, a victory, a third place and finished in the top-10 six times. Additionally, Justin made his first appearance in the Auto Zone West Series at Mesa Marin Speedway in Bakersfield, CA.
Justin switched to the NASCAR Grand National West Series in 2006 to compete in his first full season. As a rookie, he stacked up five, impressive top-10 finishes and was 11th in points.
Justin will again be driving the #66 Lofton Cattle Ford Fusion in 2007. With renewed energy, a new team, and new cars, Lofton heads into the season with one goal in mind: to win the NASCAR Grand National West Series championship. He is considered a top-contender for the title.
Justin Lofton Career Highlights
2007 Competed in NASCAR Auto Zone Grand National West Series |
DATE: |
TRACK: |
START: |
FINISH: |
LAPS/POSS: |
$ WON |
STATUS: |
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03/31 |
Thunder Hill Raceway |
5 |
19 |
153 / 150 |
$1,500 |
Running |
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04/19 |
Phoenix Int'l Raceway |
18 |
24 |
150 / 150 |
$1,500 |
Running |
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04/28 |
Altamont Motorsport |
3 |
7 |
200 / 200 |
$2,700 |
Running |
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05/18 |
Elko Speedway |
5 |
19 |
153 / 150 |
$1,503 |
Running |
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05/20 |
Iowa Speedway |
17 |
4 |
200 / 200 |
$3,350 |
Running |
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06/02 |
Colorado Nat'l Spdwy |
10 |
12 |
155 / 150 |
$1,528 |
Running |
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06/23 |
Infineon Raceway |
20 |
5 |
64 / 64 |
$4,000 |
Running |
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06/30 |
Douglas County Spdwy |
2 |
18 |
125 / 150 |
$1,350 |
Clutch |
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07/04 |
Irwindale Speedway |
8 |
12 |
200 / 200 |
$1,400 |
Running |
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07/14 |
Miller Motorsports Park |
5 |
19 |
3 / 41 |
$2,113 |
Engine |
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08/14 |
Evergreen Speedway |
6 |
5 |
297 / 300 |
$3,616 |
Running |
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08/11 |
California Speedway Road Course |
2 |
9 |
41 / 45 |
$2,776 |
Running |
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09/08 |
Primm 300 Off-Road |
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/ 300miles |
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09/15 |
Tracy, CA |
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10/20 |
All Star Showdown |
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2006 Competed in NASCAR Auto Zone Grand National West Series |
DATE: |
TRACK: |
START: |
FINISH: |
STATUS: |
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1/22 |
Phoenix Int'l Raceway |
31 |
12 |
Running |
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04/20 |
Phoenix Int'l Raceway |
12 |
22 |
Accident |
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04/29 |
Stockton 99 Speedway |
10 |
13 |
Running |
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05/27 |
Irwindale Speedway |
15 |
14 |
Running |
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06/24 |
Infineon Raceway |
10 |
4 |
Running |
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07/01 |
Douglas County Speedway |
18 |
9 |
Running |
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07/22 |
Irwindale Speedway |
7 |
10 |
Running |
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07/29 |
Evergreen Speedway |
7 |
10 |
Running |
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08/05 |
Stockton 99 Speedway |
9 |
9 |
Running |
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09/01 |
California Speedway |
19 |
24 |
Running |
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09/30 |
Thunder Hill Raceway |
10 |
13 |
Engine |
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10/15 |
Altamont Motorsports Park |
8 |
21 |
Accident |
2005 Competed in Auto Club Late Model Series, Irwindale Spdwy |
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Fastest Qualifier |
4 Times |
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Top 10 Finishes |
6 Times |
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Top 5 Finishes |
1 Time |
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2005 Debuted in NASCAR Auto Zone Grand National West Series |
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12th Fastest Qualifier |
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16th Place Finish |
2005 Competed in Colorado Hill Climb Association |
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Temple Canon Hill Climb: Fastest Qualifier; One 1st Place Finish, One 3rd Place Finish |
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Pikes Peak International Hill Climb: DNF |
2004 Competed in Best in the Desert Series - (Age 18) |
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Parker 425 |
1st In Class 1000 |
5th Overall Finish |
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Vegas to Reno |
2nd In Class 1000 |
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Terrible's Town 250 |
2nd In Class 1000 |
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Henderson Terrible's 300 |
1st In Class 1000 |
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Las Vegas 200 |
1st In Class 1000 |
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Class 1000 Points Champion
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Rookie Of The Year - BITD
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2003 Competed in Colorado Hill Climb Association |
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Land's End Hill Climb: Fastest Qualifier; 2nd Place Finish |
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Buena Vista Hill Climb: 2nd Place Qualifier; 1st Place Finish |
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Victor Hill Climb: 6th Place Qualifier; 2nd Place Finish |
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Rookie Of The Year - CHCA |
2002 Did Not Compete Due To Injury |
2001 Competed in Downhill Mountain Bike Series |
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Snow Summit AM Cup Downhill Series: 2nd Place Finish
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California State Downhill Championship: 3rd Place Finish
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Snow Summit 12-Hour Downhill Race: 1st Place Finish
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Snow Summit AM Cup Slalom Series Champion |
2001 ABA BMX District 21 Champion |
1999 BMX/Downhill Mountain Bike Racing (Age 13) |
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ARCA RE/MAX Series |
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Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 250 |
Apr 13 |
Salem, IN |
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Prairie Meadows 250 |
Apr 19 |
Newton, IA |
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Kansas Lottery $150Grand |
Apr 25 |
K.C., KS
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Carolina 500 |
May 4 |
Rockingham, NC
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Drive Smart Buckle Up 150 |
May 10 |
Sparta, KY
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Hantz Group 200 |
May 18 |
Toledo, OH
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Pocono 200 |
Jun 7 |
Long Pond, PA
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Michigan ARCA 200 |
Jun 13 |
Brooklyn, MI
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Cayuga Speedway Park |
Jun 29 |
Nelles Corners, Ontario CAN
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Kentucky 150 |
Jul 18 |
Sparta, KY
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Berlin ARCA 200 |
Jul 26 |
Marne, MI
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Pennsylvania ARCA 200 |
Aug 2 |
Long Pond, PA
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Toyota ARCA 150 |
Aug 9 |
Nashville, TN
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Allen Crowe 100 |
Aug 17 |
Springfield, IL
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Southern Illinois 100 |
Sep 1 |
DuQuoin, IL
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Chicagoland ARCA 200 |
Sep 6 |
Joliet, IL
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Eddie Gilstrap Motors 200 |
Sep 13 |
Salem, IN
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New Jersey Motorsports Park |
Sep 28 |
Millville, NJ
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ARCA RE/MAX 250 |
Oct 3 |
Talladega, AL
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Hantz Group 200 |
Oct 12 |
Toledo, OH
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 SCORE Off-Road Series |
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Tecate Baja 1000
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Nov 10-14
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Baja, MEX
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 BITD Off-Road Series |
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Parker 425
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Feb 1-3
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Parker, AZ
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