PERRIS, Calif. — Starting fifth, R.J. Johnson took the lead from “Chargin” Charles Davis Jr. on the 15th lap and shook free from all challengers to win the “So-Cal Showdown” at Perris Auto Speedway.
The Laveen, Arizona driver took the Petty Performance Racing No. 33p Sherman to his first Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car victory of the season over Ricky Lewis, Davis, hard charger Eddie Tafoya Jr., and Tommy “Thunder” Malcolm.
For his efforts, the multi-time Arizona Sprint Car Champion also earned an extra $500 from the series title sponsor, Avanti Windows & Doors.
The finish:
FEATURE: (30 laps, With Starting Positions) 1. R.J. Johnson (5), 2. Ricky Lewis (6), 3. Charles Davis Jr. (1), 4. Eddie Tafoya Jr. (13), 5. Tommy Malcolm (4), 6. Logan Calderwood (12), 7. Austin Williams (10), 8. Brody Roa (14), 9. Connor Lundy (7), 10. David Gasper (3), 11. Cole Wakim (9), 12. Logan Williams (2), 13. A.J. Bender (11), 14. Jon DeWees (21), 15. Elexa Herrera (19), 16. Brecken Guerrero (17), 17. Lonnie Hochstetler (18), 18. Jeff Shelton (20), 19. Verne Sweeney (15), 20. Blake Bower (8), 21. Brent Sexton (16). NT.
