CALISTOGA, Calif. — After a hard fought battle with Ryan Bernal during the closing laps, J.J. Yeley of Phoenix, Arizona emerged victorious at Calistoga Speedway’s opening night of the 15th Louie Vermeil Classic.
For Yeley, the $5,000 triumph was his second career Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car victory and second opening night win at the Calistoga Fairgrounds.
Driving the Petty Performance Racing owned No. 3p Quick Change Liquid Energy Drink / Avanti Windows & Doors Sherman, Yeley also earned an extra $350 hard charger / “best passing job” bonus courtesy of Shane Scott and Steve Lafond Photos.
The former USAC Triple Crown winner started seventh in the field after claiming the night’s First 12-lap Qualifier Race sponsored by Sexton Fire Protection.
R.J Johnson finished second, with Connor Lundy, David Gasper and Austin Williams completed the top five.
The finish:
- J.J. Yeley (7), 2, R.J. Johnson (5), 3. Connor Lundy (1), 4. David Gasper (9), 5. Austin Williams (2), 6. Brody Roa (10), 7. Ryan Bernal (3), 8. Tanner Carrick (11), 9. Logan Seavey (4), 10. Cole Wakim (13), 11. Nate Schank (14), 12. Connor Speir (15), 13. Josh Young (8), 14. Brecken Guerrero (18), 15. Verne Sweeney (17), 16. Frankie Guerrini (12), 17. Marty Hawkins (16), 18. Jadon Rogers (6), 19. Ryan Timmons (19).
