Justin Lloyd 2nd at Summer Shootout

Justin Lloyd Finishes Second at Lowe's Motor Speedway Summer Shootout

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – July 24th,  2007

Justin Lloyd, after a frustrating Lowe’s Motor Speedway Summer Shootout season, returned to the success he got used to, finishing second in the Pull-A-Part Legends Semi-Pro class Tuesday night. 

“The race was good,” said Lloyd after the race. “I had a good car. The Tiger Tom Pistone, A&J Motorsports car ran real well for the heat race. I was able to take home the victory in the heat race, which put me in a good starting position for the main.” 

Lloyd’s good starting position had him in the middle of a race for the lead the entire event, chasing the first and second place cars closely for nearly half the race. “We went caution free, which was good. I was able to get up to third place to race with Parker Hammons #24 and J. R. Allen #01, so I was real happy with the car I had.” 

The battle with Allen and Hammons continued until Hammons and Allen tangled in the fourth turn, allowing Lloyd around into the lead. He held the lead for a couple of laps until “the carburetor didn’t respond as well as I’d hoped” dropping him to second at the finish. “I’ll take second place. I’m thrilled to have second place.” 

The runner-up finish is the best for Lloyd since “we had a win just before the shootout at Concord. Hopefully next week will be even better.” 

Lloyd’s next planned race is Tuesday night at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, in the ninth of ten Summer Shootout events. 

Lloyd is being helped in his career by training from Future Stars in Racing Academy. The Academy helps prepare young drivers for success outside the car in public speaking; sponsor presentations; working with the media and behavior on and off the track. Future Stars in Racing is the exclusive driver development partner with the ASA Late Model Series. Marketing partners include Safety-Kleen, Awesome Racewear and Sunbelt Web Solutions. The Academy features a staff with decades of experience in all aspects of motorsports. 

To learn more about Justin and the Academy, go to www.futurestarsinracing.com.