PERRIS, Calif. — Leading the final 14 laps, fifth-starting R.J. Johnson claimed his second consecutive Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car victory at Perris Auto Speedway.
Driving the Petty Performance Racing No. 33P Sherman, the point leader from Laveen, Arizona finished ahead of A.J. Bender, “The Pride of Garden Grove” Brody Roa, hard charger Tommy “Thunder” Malcolm, and a rebounding Ricky Lewis.
For his efforts, Johnson also earned an extra $500 bonus from series title sponsor, Avanti Windows & Doors.
The finish:
FEATURE: (30 laps, With Starting Positions) 1. R.J. Johnson (5), 2. A.J. Bender (7), 3. Brody Roa (9), 4. Tommy Malcolm (11), 5. Ricky Lewis (6), 6. Charles Davis Jr. (2), 7. Blake Bower (1), 8. Eddie Tafoya Jr. (8), 9. Connor Speir (10), 10. Bryan Whitley (13), 11. Brecken Guerrero (15), 12. Verne Sweeney (12), 13. Elexa Herrera (16), 14. Austin Williams (3), 15. David Gasper (4), 16. Jeff Dyer (14), 17. Connor Lundy (17).
