PERRIS, Calif. — Regaining the lead from R.J. Johnson on lap 26, David Gasper sailed to his first Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car victory of the year Saturday night at Perris Auto Speedway.
Driving the Kittle Motorsports / Gasper Racing No. 18 Art Klee / Valley Precision DRC, Gasper started third and led the first 22 circuits until Johnson powered to the top spot.
Gasper, the 2024 Rookie of the Year, found his rhythm and was able to take command four laps later. Ryan Bernal, hard charger A.J. Bender, Johnson, and Ricky Lewis followed Gasper to the checkered flags.
“The Cadillac” Cody Williams began the night by posting the twenty-second Woodland Auto Display / WC Friend Company Fast Time Award of his career. Driving his No. 44 WC Friend Company / Trench Shoring DRC, Williams placed on top of the charts with a time of 16.379 seconds over the 24 cars in attendance.
The finish:
Feature (30 laps, With Starting Positions): 1. David Gasper (3), 2. Ryan Bernal (8), 3. A.J. Bender (12), 4. R.J. Johnson (2), 5. Ricky Lewis (4), 6. Brody Roa (10), 7. Austin Williams (5), 8. Eddie Tafoya Jr. (7), 9. Cody Williams (6), 10. Charles Davis Jr. (1), 11. Logan Williams (9), 12. Brody Wake (17), 13. Logan Calderwood (16), 14. Blake Bower (14), 15. Cole Wakim (13), 16. Blake Hendricks (15), 17. Gary Marshall Jr. (21), 18. Shane Sexton (20), 19. Verne Sweeney (18), 20. Elexa Herrera (22), 21. Brecken Guerrero (23), 22. Tommy Malcolm (11), 23. Jeff Dyer (19). NT.
