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After several months away from the track, David Starr and the SS Green Light Racing team are set to kick off the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 2011 season at the World Center of Speed; the Daytona International Speedway on Friday night.

Lofton joins Germain Racing for his sophomore effort in 2011 behind the wheel of the No. 77 Lofton Cattle Toyota Tundra. Lofton is now part of a four-truck stable including teammates Max Papis, Brendan Gaughan, and two-time series champion Todd Bodine.

Waltrip must finish first or second among the following drivers in his 150-mile qualifying race:

Michigan International Speedway, Budweiser and FireKeepers Casino kicked off the start of the 2011 NASCAR season on Saturday during a Budweiser Shootout party attended by current and future race fans.

NASCAR fans at Phoenix International Raceway will be treated to a star-studded line-up of drivers taking time to visit with crowds as part of the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500T weekend Feb. 24-27.

CGH Motorsports with driver Chad Hackenbracht brought a Chevrolet Impala SS nicknamed “Casper” to Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway this past week for the opening race for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards.

Race legend Jack Roush and Ford team up to debut two alternative-fueled emergency service trucks on the track at the Daytona 500 for the 2011 season.

Martinsville Speedway’s ticket office will have expanded hours beginning this Saturday, February 19 and running until the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 on April 3.

Track officials at Phoenix International Raceway are making preparations to ensure a safe and efficient travel route for the thousands of race fans who will arrive for the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ NASCAR event weekend Feb. 24-27.

This Week’s Monster Energy Chevrolet Silverado … Ricky Carmichael will pilot Chassis No. 16 from the Turner Motorsports stable in Friday night’s season-opening NextEra Energy Resources 250.