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Inside Line Promotions – CLEVELAND, Texas (March 29, 2016) – Johnny Herrera added another top-five finish with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour last weekend in Texas.
The weekend got off to a rough start as Herrera ran into a DNF on Friday at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, where he had rallied from fourth to second place in a heat race and was vying for a top-five finish several laps into the main event before a mechanical problem sidelined him.
“We had a top-five race car,” he said. “I was riding around sixth for about six or seven laps there. Unfortunately, our motor let go on us.”
Herrera, who was credited with a 21st-place result, rebounded on Saturday at Bronco Raceway Park.
“We drew decent and had to win the heat race since we were starting on the pole,” he said. “We got ourselves in the redraw, barely, and got the No. 6.”
However, the start of the main event was almost disastrous for Herrera.
“On the first lap we bicycled and did everything but flip,” he said. “I stood it up and it was toward the wall. Luckily there was enough room between there and the wall and nobody hit us coming down the track. We fell back to 14th or 15th, but we drove ourselves back up to fourth there. We had a really good car. I was happy with the result. I feel blessed we could save it and not bring it in on the hook.”
Herrera’s rally gave him three top fives in four features with the ASCS National Tour this season. He ranks second in the championship standings and is only seven points out of the lead.
Herrera is scheduled to tackle the Eagle Motorsports Rock ‘N Roll 50 Presented by MyRacePass this Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour.
“Fifty laps on a short track is pretty fun,” he said. “I really enjoy racing there. I’ve been decent and we’ve ran in the top two or three. We’re looking forward to it.”
QUICK RESULTS –
March 25 – Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas – Heat race: 2 (4); Feature: 21 (5).
March 26 – Bronco Raceway Park in Cleveland, Texas – Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 4 (6).
SEASON STATS –
12 races, 1 win, 3 top fives, 3 top 10s, 3 top 15s, 3 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the Eagle Motorsports Rock ‘N Roll 50 Presented by MyRacePass with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://www.JohnnyHerreraRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnnyHerrera2
APPAREL –
Herrera has t-shirts available for sale at his race trailer and at http://www.johnnyherreraracing.com/shopping.
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“Royal Jones (who owns Mesilla Valley Transportation) has been a big supporter of mine for many years,” Herrera said. “He’s a great person and Mesilla Valley Transportation is a great company. Royal has been a huge supporter of not only me, but of a lot of racers. He’s a genuinely wonderful guy.”
Herrera would also like to thank Morton Excavating, Competition Suspension, Inc., Champion Brands, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Ostrich Racing Engines, FK Rod Ends, Hoosier Racing Tire, Schoenfeld Headers, Maxim Chassis, Schroeder Torsion Bars, Simpson Race Products, Outlaw Wings, Weld Wheels, Finish Line Coatings, Semi-Crazy Truck Wash, Smiley’s Racing Products and Heidbreder Foundation Services for their continued support.
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- Shawn Miller on Mar 29, 2016
- Article Date: 3/29/2016 by Inside Line Promotions