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Baker Curb Racing Announces Partnership with The National FFA Organization
Press Release
Lofton, who was a member of the Brawley Union FFA Chapter throughout high school, is making his third career start in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. The 2009 ARCA Racing Series Champion currently ranks 12th in the in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series point standings and is second in the Raybestos® Rookie of the Year standings.
“I am really excited about going to New Hampshire Speedway with Baker Curb Racing and to have the FFA emblem on our quarter panels makes it extra special,” said Lofton. “I was a member in high school and it is truly an honor to be representing such a great organization.”
“We are pleased to be partnering with a distinguished organization that does so much to make a difference in the lives of young students in the United States of America,” said Baker Curb Racing owner Gary Baker. “This partnership is just in the development stages and we look forward to a long term relationship with FFA. Justin Lofton, is a fine example of the type of outstanding young citizens that FFA and agricultural education produce. . He is a talented young driver we have had our eyes on for a few years and we feel that he has a bright future ahead of him both on and off the race track.”
About The National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of 520,284 student members (and counting)—all preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture—as part of 7,429 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The National FFA Organization changed to its present name in 1988 in recognition of the growth and diversity of agriculture and agricultural education. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
The National FFA Organization operates under a Federal Charter granted by the 81st United States Congress, and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. Visit www.ffa.org for more information.
About Baker Curb Racing
Combining speed and sound, Baker Curb Racing brings a unique tune to the Nashville and the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Owners Gary Baker and Mike Curb combine for over 100 years of experience in NASCAR and national marketing and branding. The team became a vision of Baker and Curb’s passions for racing and a desire to bring a new professional team to the landscape of Nashville and to help satiate the desires of local NASCAR fans. To keep up with all the happenings of the team, visit www.bakercurb.com.
- Baker Curb Racing Press Release
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