A native of Mexico, Troconis has an impressive racing resume of his own, including starts within the NASCAR Nationwide Series, before turning into a full-time mechanic and race engineer. He credits his position to his education, as he holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, and a Masters degree in Marketing.

Though he began his career in motorsports as a driver himself, his education opened doors for him beyond turning the wheel of a race car. After earning his degrees, Troconis became one of the most sought after engineers in the garage area.

“I love working in racing and my degrees definitely helped me learn new ways to apply computers and technology to it,” Troconis said. “There is a lot that goes into racing beyond pushing the gas and turning left. It takes a lot of good, hard-working people with a lot of knowledge.”

The engineer at a race team provides valuable information, including key ideas on the setup, various race strategies, fuel mileage, and other key tips that help a crew chief navigate through a race weekend. Troconis has experience as a driver, crew chief, and engineer, as well as expertise in building, tuning, and servicing the shocks. He also plays a key role in assisting in general mechanic duties on the No. 6 College Complete Chevrolet during any given race weekend.

Though race engineers may get a reputation for being computer savvy, successful engineers like Troconis must also have the ability to communicate well with others, showcase strong leadership skills, not buckle under pressure, and be willing to assist when necessary.

Like Troconis, it takes a strong will and determination to reach the upper levels of NASCAR, and hands-on experience and training is the best way to the top. Troconis embodies those traits, and through his pursuit of a long and successful career within motorsports, he has built a strong and lengthy resume. From his days of racing go-karts for his family-owned team, to working for some of the most competitive NASCAR teams spanning the Camping World Truck and Nationwide Series, most recently with Eddie Sharp Racing and Kevin Harvick, Inc., Troconis is a great example of the many career opportunities that can come your way through education.

For more information on how you can pursue a career within motorsports like Eddie Troconis, check outhttp://www.collegecomplete.com or call 877.543.2655 to find a program that best suits you and your needs!

About College Complete

Partnered with hundreds of educational institutions and across all types of education goals, including traditional college degrees, trade and vocational certifications, and professional licensure, College Complete helps students assess all of the information that exists in the public domain, allowing them to understand and make sense of their educational opportunities. Their services are free and available to anyone.    Whether you are interested in Art and Design, Business, Computers and Technology, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare and Medical, Science and Engineering, and much, much more; if you’re an Electrician, a Nurse, an Automotive Mechanic, a Teacher, a Police Officer, or you’re simply interested in learning Computer Programming, Networking, Web Development, or Graphic Design College Complete is available for you at no cost. You can reach them by filling out a form on their site or calling to speak with your personal Education Advocate at 877-543-2655. College Complete has an initiative to assist those in the US Armed Forces and their families and is able to assist in identifying schools that will not only provide the educational requirements of the soldier, veteran or family member but will do so in a cost effective manner.

“I am so glad that these breaks are about over,” Loftonsaid, referencing the multiple off weeks peppered between the first five races. “It’s always tough to start and stop, especially since we’ve been running so well. It’s our job to keep the momentum on track going, no matter how much time goes by between races.”

Since the season kicked off in February, Lofton and the College Complete team have shown that they are a serious contender this season, having already scored two top-five and four top-10s in the first four races. The results have boosted Lofton to third in the driver point standings. The start to the 21-race schedule has been the strongest for the California racer, as he has already surpassed his 2011 top-five and top-10 count, as well as equaled his career-best finish of third during the season-opening race in Daytona.

Added Lofton, “I feel like all of the pieces are fitting together this year. From the time we switched to Chevrolets last September, to our partnership with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and Earnhardt-Childress Racing (ECR) engines, we have worked relentlessly to make sure we take advantage of the opportunity. All of the hard work is paying off.”

This Friday’s race, the North Carolina Education Lottery 200, will mark Lofton’s third Truck Series start at the 1.5-mile Charlotte area track. In his previous two starts at CMS, he has a best finish of 13th, scored last May.

As he looks to continue his impressive string of 2012 results and improve upon his position at Charlotte, Lofton and his Dan Bormann led race team will take the same truck that he raced during their last event in Kansas, chassis 060. The last time Lofton wheeled the truck on April 21st, he qualified third and finished seventh.

With two practice sessions, qualifying, and the race all scheduled for Friday, the activities kick off early at CMS with the first practice set to begin at 9 AM. Fans interested in meeting the College Complete driver before Friday’s race can meet him on Thursday, May 17th at the Camping World store in Statesville, N.C. during their annual Grill Fest, running from 11 AM to 1 PM.

Additionally, Lofton’s sponsor, College Complete, will give away $1,000 if Lofton places within the top three in the North Carolina Education Lottery 200.

“We are so proud of the support that we have received from the NASCAR community.” said Dan Haim, CEO of CollegeComplete.com. “It is their support that keeps us going and allows us to provide Free Education Advice to all who request it.”

By going to http://www.CollegeComplete.com/contest, Contest fans can register for the contest as well as sign up to follow Lofton and College Complete on Twitter (requirements for entry). If Lofton then finishes within the top three on Friday, one entrant will be chosen at random and they will receive $1,000. Log on tohttp://www.collegecomplete.com/contest for complete details.

About College Complete

Partnered with hundreds of educational institutions and across all types of education goals, including traditional college degrees, trade and vocational certifications, and professional licensure, College Complete helps students assess all of the information that exists in the public domain, allowing them to understand and make sense of their educational opportunities. Their services are free and available to anyone.    Whether you are interested in Art and Design, Business, Computers and Technology, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare and Medical, Science and Engineering, and much, much more; if you’re an Electrician, a Nurse, an Automotive Mechanic, a Teacher, a Police Officer, or you’re simply interested in learning Computer Programming, Networking, Web Development, or Graphic Design College Complete is available for you at no cost. You can reach them by filling out a form on their site or calling to speak with your personal Education Advocate at 877-543-2655. College Complete has an initiative to assist those in the US Armed Forces and their families and is able to assist in identifying schools that will not only provide the educational requirements of the soldier, veteran or family member but will do so in a cost effective

After receiving huge support from the public over the year and a half since CollegeComplete.com opened its doors and watching that support surge in 2012 with their sponsorship of Justin Lofton, executives from College Complete were looking to give back.

Aside from their Free Education Advice service, where Education Advocates are available to assist the public in finding educational programs that fit their needs, College Complete will now give away $1,000 if Justin Lofton places in the top 3 at the North Carolina Education Lottery 200.

“We are so proud of the support that we have received from the NASCAR community.” said Dan Haim, CEO of CollegeComplete.com.  “It is their support that keeps us going and allows us to provide Free Education Advice to all who request it.”

People can contact a personal Education Advocate by filling out an information request form on CollegeComplete.com or by calling 877-543-2655.  They are available Monday through Thursday from 10am through 7pm and Friday 10am through 4:30PM.  Their assistance is available at no cost to you and requires no future obligation.   Education Advocates are there for the public to provide information and assist potential students in identifying the best schools to achieve their goals.

By going to CollegeComplete.com/Contest fans can register for the contest as well as sign up to follow Justin Lofton and College Complete on Twitter (requirements for entry).   Following the race, if Justin Lofton and the Number 6 CollegeComplete.com, Eddie Sharp Racing Chevrolet finish in any one of the top 3 positions, one entrant will be chosen at random and they will receive $1,000.  This year Justin has finished in the top 10 in all 4 races and has a top 3 finish at Daytona.

College Complete is actively looking to reach out to the public about their free service through sponsorship of Justin Lofton, driver of the Number 6 Chevrolet Silverado owned by Eddie Sharp Racing, in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.   They will also be sponsoring Justin Lofton this weekend in the Canidae Tap It Silver State “300” Best In The Desert, off-road race near Las Vegas.

About College Complete

Partnered with hundreds of educational institutions and across all types of education goals, including traditional college degrees, trade and vocational certifications, and professional licensure, College Complete helps students assess all of the information that exists in the public domain, allowing them to understand and make sense of their educational opportunities. Their services are free and available to anyone.    Whether you are interested in Art and Design, Business, Computers and Technology, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare and Medical, Science and Engineering, and much, much more; if you’re an Electrician, a Nurse, an Automotive Mechanic, a Teacher, a Police Officer, or you’re simply interested in learning Computer Programming, Networking, Web Development, or Graphic Design College Complete is available for you at no cost. You can reach them by filling out a form on their site or calling to speak with your personal Education Advocate at 877-543-2655. College Complete has an initiative to assist those in the US Armed Forces and their families and is able to assist in identifying schools that will not only provide the educational requirements of the soldier, veteran or family member but will do so in a cost effective manner.

After a week away from racing competition, NASCAR Driver Justin Lofton is ready to get back to business this weekend, when he climbs behind the wheel of his CollegeComplete.com class 1500 unlimited buggy in the Canidae Tap It Silver State 300 near Las Vegas as he promotes continuing education.

Lofton, who is currently third in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) point standings in his #6 CollegeComplete.com Chevrolet, is also running the Best in the Desert (BITD) Racing Association schedule during down-time on the truck circuit.

“We had another month-long gap between our truck races, so it works out well to run the Silver State 300,” Lofton said. “We’ve had a good start to the year in both series, but we still need a win. When we pre-ran, we had a lot of speed. I’m really looking forward to it.”

Though there is a break in the racing schedule to some extent for Lofton, he and his No. 6 College Complete (http://www.collegecomplete.com, 877.543.2655) Eddie Sharp Racing(ESR) NCWTS team did spend some time at a race track this week. On Monday and Tuesday, Lofton and crew tested at Nashville Superspeedway. On Wednesday, the always busy Lofton will board a plane and return to Las Vegas just in time for the 300-miler in the desert.

All of the hard work and travel is paying off so far this racing season for the California native. After the first four races in NCWTS, Lofton has two top-fives, and four top-10s. During his last run in BITD, he finished third in his class and seventh overall in the legendary General Tire Mint 400. Lofton’s last win in his No. 77 co-sponsored College Complete / General Tire unlimited buggy was in December in Henderson, Nevada. Following this weekend’s event, Lofton will be taking a short break from desert racing, as the summer months provide a full schedule of Truck Series action.

He will take another run at victory this Saturday, May 5th, running a nearly 300-mile loop near Alamo, Nevada, approximately an hour and a half north of Las Vegas.

To follow all of Lofton’s racing endeavors, follow him on Twitter @jlracing or on @CollegeComplete

About College Complete
Partnered with hundreds of educational institutions and across all types of education goals, including traditional college degrees, trade and vocational certifications, and professional licensure, College Complete helps students assess all of the information that exists in the public domain, allowing them to understand and make sense of their educational opportunities. Their services are free and available to anyone.    Whether you are interested in Art and Design, Business, Computers and Technology, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare and Medical, Science and Engineering, and much, much more; if you’re an Electrician, a Nurse, an Automotive Mechanic, a Teacher, a Police Officer, or you’re simply interested in learning Computer Programming, Networking, Web Development, or Graphic Design College Complete is available for you at no cost. You can reach them by filling out a form on their site or calling to speak with your personal Education Advocate at 877-543-2655. College Complete has an initiative to assist those in the US Armed Forces and their families and is able to assist in identifying schools that will not only provide the educational requirements of the soldier, veteran or family member but will do so in a cost effective manner.

The number of jobs for automotive service technicians and mechanics is projected to grow slower than the average for all occupations for those without proper training. Opportunities should be good for those who complete postsecondary automotive training programs, as some employers report difficulty finding workers with the right skills; those without formal automotive training are likely to face competition for entry-level jobs.

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics has shown that this is an employment area where education is a key factor in success and ability to find work. It is the goal of College Complete to highlight these areas where increased education can lead to increased employment.

Knowing that an informed applicant has a greater probability to graduate and move on to gainful employment down the road, the expansion of theCollegeComplete.com website continues the goals set forth by its founders Dan Haim and Jason Shatzkamer, to get as much information as possible in the public’s hands so that they can make informed decisions.

“Being a sponsor of a NASCAR team, we see firsthand, the needs for qualified mechanics” said Dan Haim, CEO of CollegeComplete.com. “Opportunities are there for those with proper education and our advocates are standing by to help you find the right match.”

People can contact your personal Education Advocate by filling out an information request form on CollegeComplete.com or by calling 877-543-2655. They are available Monday through Thursday from 10am through 7pm and Friday 10am through 4:30PM. Their assistance is available at no cost to you and requires no future obligation. Education Advocates are there for the public to provide information and assist potential students in identifying the best schools to achieve their goals.

College Complete is actively looking to reach out to the public about their free service through sponsorship of Justin Lofton, driver of the Number 6 Chevrolet Silverado owned by Eddie Sharp Racing, in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. They will also be sponsoring Justin Lofton next weekend in his off-road race in Las Vegas.

About College Complete

Partnered with hundreds of educational institutions and across all types of education goals, including traditional college degrees, trade and vocational certifications, and professional licensure, College Complete helps students assess all of the information that exists in the public domain, allowing them to understand and make sense of their educational opportunities. Their services are free and available to anyone.    Whether you are interested in Art and Design, Business, Computers and Technology, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare and Medical, Science and Engineering, and much, much more; if you’re an Electrician, a Nurse, an Automotive Mechanic, a Teacher, a Police Officer, or you’re simply interested in learning Computer Programming, Networking, Web Development, or Graphic Design College Complete is available for you at no cost. You can reach them by filling out a form on their site or calling to speak with your personal Education Advocate at 877-543-2655. College Complete has an initiative to assist those in the US Armed Forces and their families and is able to assist in identifying schools that will not only provide the educational requirements of the soldier, veteran or family member but will do so in a cost effective manner.

“I am so proud of these guys on this College Complete team. We battled with the truck a little bit out there. It was pretty aero tight. We made a few adjustments and it helped a little bit. For some reason I was off just a small amount on a few of those restarts, but we’ll take seventh. You know it’s a good day when you are upset about a top-10,” Lofton said.

Lofton began his visit in Kansas early, spending the day Thursday at Fort Riley Army base. The visit was Lofton’s third in as many years. This time, he brought along his entire No. 6 College Complete Eddie Sharp Racing (ESR) team. On Saturday, Lofton was joined by two dozen soldiers from Fort Riley for the 167-lap race. Knowing that many of the soldiers who were on hand had just returned from a deployment overseas, Lofton was motivated to bring home a strong run for them.
Once the green flag waved at the 1.5-mile Kansas track, it took only two laps for the field to see a caution flag. On lap 37, the yellow was out again, allowing Lofton to make his first pit stop of the race. He pulled down pit road to the attention of his College Complete team for four tires, fuel, and a spring rubber adjustment. The No. 6 team pulled into the pits in fifth, and after a solid stop, rejoined the race in fifth.

As the race went on, the only complaint Lofton had was that his Chevrolet seemed to be riding a little rough on the right side, noting that the truck was battling an aero-tight condition.

With just under 100 laps left to run, Bormann called him down pit road for another pit stop. After pulling back on track however, the yellow flag waved, putting Lofton 13th for the restart.

Less than six laps later, he had muscled his way back into the top-10. The California racer continued his charge until being called down pit road once they hit their fuel window 17 laps from the finish. Bormann opted for two tires only, sending Lofton back on track in 14th.
As the stops cycled through the field and the laps clicked down, Lofton wheeled his way into the seventh position. The result gave him his fourth straight top-10 finish. Just four races into the 2012 season, Lofton has already surpassed his top-10 count from 2011. He is currently third in the driver point standings, 11 points out of the top spot.

Lofton and his College Complete ESR team will observe a few off weeks in truck competition before returning to the track at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18th.
Lofton however, will not be too far from a race vehicle, as he plans on running two off-road events in his No. 77 class 1500 General Tire / College Complete buggy.

“Rockingham is such a special place to me. The history it holds within our sport means a lot, but the fact that I ended the 2009 season celebrating my first stock car championship there, makes it even more special,” Lofton said. “It is a fun track. You’re on the edge every lap. It is a great place to watch a race, but even more special to race. It’s what racing is about. I can’t say enough about how excited I am that The Rock is back on the schedule.”

Just like in 2009, Lofton will be piloting a No. 6 entry for Eddie Sharp Racing (ESR) as he wheels the No. 6 College Complete (http://www.collegecomplete.com, 877-543-2655) Chevrolet within the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS). The event, the Good Sam Roadside Assistance 200 Presented by Cheerwine, marks first NASCAR race at the 1.017-mile track since 2004.

Though this week will be his first in a truck at the track, Lofton has raced at “The Rock” three times within ARCA competition. He has started each event out strong, showing starting positions of third, fifth, and second. The most important run at the eastern North Carolina track in October of 2009 provided the most challenges.

When it was all said and done, Kligerman took the checkered flag, but Lofton took the championship trophy courtesy of a third place finish. He wrapped up the championship with a narrow five-point margin over Kligerman. He ended the year with six race wins, 15 top-fives, and 19 top-10s spanning 21 races.

After the first two races of the 2012 NCWTS schedule, Lofton is in a familiar position near the top of the point standings. He has finished third and fourth in the first two events at Daytona and Martinsville in the No. 6 College Complete(http://www.collegecomplete.com, 877-543-2655) Chevrolet, leaving him tied for second entering the Rockingham race. This week, he will be racing chassis 049 for the first time. ESR acquired the truck from Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI). It was last raced at Michigan International Speedway last summer and tallied a 16th place finish.

“We’ve had a great season so far. I can’t say enough about my crew chief Dan Bormann and all of the guys on the No. 6 College Complete Chevrolet,” Lofton added. “To go from no top-fives last year, to two in our first two races – this is where we should be running. I’m anxious to get to Rockingham and keep going.”

The Good Sam Roadside Assistance 200 Presented by Cheerwine is set for Sunday, April 15th at 1 PM eastern. Fans attending the Rockingham race weekend can stop by ThunderFest in downtown Rockingham on Friday, April 13th from 7 to 8 PM to meet Lofton, the 2009 ARCA champ and current NCWTS contender.

About College Complete
Partnered with hundreds of educational institutions and across all types of education goals, including traditional college degrees, trade and vocational certifications, and professional licensure, College Complete helps students assess all of the information that exists in the public domain, allowing them to understand and make sense of their educational opportunities. Their services are free and available to anyone.    Whether you are interested in Art and Design, Business, Computers and Technology, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare and Medical, Science and Engineering, and much, much more; if you’re an Electrician, a Nurse, an Automotive Mechanic, a Teacher, a Police Officer, or you’re simply interested in learning Computer Programming, Networking, Web Development, or Graphic Design College Complete is available for you at no cost. You can reach them by filling out a form on their site or calling to speak with your personal Education Advocate at 877-543-2655. College Complete has an initiative to assist those in the US Armed Forces and their families and is able to assist in identifying schools that will not only provide the educational requirements of the soldier, veteran or family member but will do so in a cost effective

“I am so proud of the guys on this College Complete team. Dan (Bormann, crew chief) followed great strategy and our pit crew picked up positions in the pits every time. It was a lot of fun out there. The truck was dialed in and I can’t thank all of the guys enough for the hard work in preparing this College Complete Chevrolet Silverado,” Lofton said.

Lofton turned his first laps of the week during two practice sessions at the paper-clip shaped Martinsville short track on Friday. The No. 6 College Complete Chevrolet showed eighth in the first session, and fifth in the second session. On Saturday, rain delayed the start of qualifying temporarily, but once underway, Lofton again found his way to the top of the speed chart by qualifying sixth for the Kroger 250.

Once the green flag waved, Lofton maintained a seventh place run through his first pit stop of the day on lap 77. At that point in the race, Lofton noted that his College Complete Chevrolet needed help in the center. After getting an air pressure adjustment on his four new tires, Lofton rejoined the race in sixth.

As the race hit the halfway mark on lap 125, Lofton maintained the sixth position. Within laps, he picked up another spot, re-entering the top-five. 40 laps later, Lofton drove his College Complete Chevrolet down pit road for the team’s second pit stop of the day. Again, Lofton added that he needed a bit of help through the center. After another tire change, the crew sent him back on track in the fourth spot. The team made two pit stops throughout the race and both times Lofton’s over the wall crew gained positions.

Shortly after the restart, Lofton made good use of his fresh tires and wheeled his way to third. He muscled his way around the half-mile Virginia short track within the top-five through the remainder of the race.

With 40 laps left to run, Lofton radioed to his crew that he felt as though the brakes were fading in his No. 6 College Complete Chevrolet due to the constant braking around the dicey short track.
Two more caution flags waved as the laps clicked down. A late race caution flag with less than 15 to go gave the field a six-lap run to the finish. Lofton took the final restart from the fourth spot and showcased the speed in his machine and his talent as he drove home to his second top-five finish in as many races.

“I am really happy to leave Martinsville with a top-five. I’ve had decent runs here before, but always seemed to get caught up in something. Today, everything hit just right and we got a good finish,” Lofton added. “To get such good runs at Daytona and Martinsville, tracks that are hit or miss and really tough, it sets a good tone for our season.”

Lofton and the College Complete team will observe an off week in competition before heading to Rockingham Speedway on April 15th.

About College Complete: Partnered with hundreds of educational institutions and across all types of education goals, including traditional college degrees, trade and vocational certifications, and professional licensure, College Complete helps students assess all of the information that exists in the public domain, allowing them to understand and make sense of their educational opportunities. Their services are free and available to anyone. Whether you are interested in Art and Design, Business, Computers and Technology, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare and Medical, Science and Engineering, and much, much more; if you’re an Electrician, a Nurse, an Automotive Mechanic, a Teacher, a Police Officer, or you’re simply interested in learning Computer Programming, Networking, Web Development, or Graphic Design College Complete is available for you at no cost. You can reach them by filling out a form on their site or calling to speak with your personal Education Advocate at 877-543-2655. College Complete has an initiative to assist those in the US Armed Forces and their families and is able to assist in identifying schools that will not only provide the educational requirements of the soldier, veteran or family member but will do so in a cost effective manner.

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