(Photo by M&M Racing Photos)
Inside Line Promotions – CHICO, Calif. (May 5, 2015) – If it wasn’t for bad luck Chase Johnson wouldn’t have any luck.
Johnson ran into a mechanical problem last Saturday during the 25th annual Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial at Silver Dollar Speedway, where he was unable to start the King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series main event in the Shawn and Cyndi Thomas owned sprint car.
After opening the night by qualifying 20th quickest, Johnson quickly maneuvered into third place from his fifth starting position during a heat race.
“I made some good moves and put us in a good spot,” he said. “I lost one spot on a restart. Then it started acting a little funny and losing a little power halfway through the heat race. Right after the checkered it went up in smoke.”
Johnson held on for fourth place, which garnered a transfer into the main event. Unfortunately, a hole in the oil pan eliminated the team’s chances of competing in the feature.
“It definitely hurt us (in points), but we’re mainly going out there wanting to make main events and get solid finishes,” he said. “Our main goal is to get King of the West Rookie of the Year.”
Johnson will return to King of the West competition this Saturday at Petaluma Speedway in Petaluma, Calif., where he won the 360 track championship in 2012 and made his winged 410 sprint car debut last season.
“I’m really looking forward to going to Petaluma,” he said. “We had a really good run there last year. It’s close to home. I’m just hoping and praying that our luck will turn around.”
QUICK RESULTS –
May 2 – Silver Dollar Speedway, Calif. – Qualifying: 20; Heat race: 4 (5); Feature: DNS (-).
SEASON STATS –
12 races, 0 wins, 0 top fives, 1 top 10, 2 top 15s, 2 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Saturday at Petaluma Speedway in Petaluma, Calif., with the King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://www.ChaseJohnsonRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChaseJohnson24
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chase.Johnson.Racing1
APPAREL –
Johnson has new red, black or gray t-shirts and hoodies for sale at his race trailer at every race he competes in this season. T-shirts are $20 each and hoodies are $35 apiece.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Shifty Illusions
Shifty Illusions is a custom paint business based in Bakersfield, Calif. Shifty Illusions specializes in helmets and goalie masks. For more information, visit http://www.ShiftyIll.com.
“I can’t thank Shifty Illusions enough for giving me a great looking helmet that is a tribute to Marcus Johnson and Dale Wondergem,” Johnson said. “I’m really thankful for all that he’s helped us with. Shifty Illusions isn’t expensive and makes everything look great. He’s very talented.”
Johnson would also like to thank Newman Freeman Racing, Johnny Franklin’s Mufflers, PitStopUSA.com, Napa Auto Parts, Flowmaster, Don’s Truck Repair, VSR, Fast Lube Plus, K&N Filters, Oroville Cycle, I-Wear Graphix, Driven Raceway, Nor-Cal Transmission, Justin Henry Racing and Chevron Pro-Gas for their continued support.
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- Shawn Miller on May 05, 2015
- Article Date: 5/5/2015 by Inside Line Promotions