Lofton wins ARCA title, Kligerman the race

ARCA rookie standout Parker Kligerman led the most laps and won Sunday's season finale at Rockingham Speedway, but it wasn't enough to deny Justin Lofton the series title.

Lofton, who entered Sunday's event at the longtime N.C. venue as the points leader, finished third. That was five points ahead of Kligerman and good enough. Kligerman came into Rockingham second.

"I really wanted to win this race," said Lofton. "It would have meant a lot to me to win this race, but to be crowned the champion at the Rock means even more."

Kligerman led the final 64 laps on the way to his ninth win of the season.

"Every time we came in the car got better and better, so I have to give credit to Chris Carrier (crew chief) and all of the guys," the driver said.

Casey Roderick, in his first ARCA start, finished second. Ken Schrader was fourth and Clay Rogers fifth in unofficial Automobile Racing Club of America resuls.

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