6.22.19 Ventura Raceway Results

The USAC Midgets made their first appearance at Ventura Raceway Saturday night June 22nd. Along with four other VRA and IMCA Classes the fans in attendance were treated to some of the best main event racing in recent history.

Twenty three USAC full midgets were on hand to compete for the first time at Ventura in 2019. Jerome Rodella started the night with a fast time qualifying speed of 11.873 seconds. They ran three heat races which were won by C. J. Sarna in heat one, David Prickett in heat two and Cory Elliott in heat three. The 30 lap Main Event saw a fast and furious battle between several drivers. As the race progressed the battle came down to a four car battle between eventual winner Robbie Josett, Jake Swanson, Robert Dalby and Ben Worth. Dalby took the lead on lap 17 but lost it due to a red flag that sent the race back to the last completed lap. He then chased Josette and Swanson to the checker after the restart. These cars and drivers will return to Ventura on September 14th, as they prepare for the Turkey Night Grand Prix to be held in November..

VRA Pro Dwarf Cars were on hand to continue their season. They had 14 cars sign into the pits for their night’s action. They ran two heat races which were won by Tommy Velasquez III and Joe Barket. They then ran their 20 lap main event which went to Trent Morley with a last turn pass of point leader Jason Horton. Following Morley and Horton to the line were Nick Velasquez, Zach Curnel and Joe Burkett. After eight races in 2019, Jason Horton leads Trent Morley by 140 points.

The IMCA Modifieds ran their sixth race of the season with ten cars in attendance. Heat race wins went to Terry Hershberger and Jack Parker. The 20 lap main event was an exciting race that saw Andrew Greiman lead laps one to eighteen only to be passed by Trevor Fitzgibbon on lap 19 after a battle with Greiman, Donald Houghton and himself that lasted for several laps. Following Fitzgibbon, Greiman and Houghton were Jack Parker and Terry Hershberger. Fitzgibbon now leads Parker by 9 points in the season point race.

VRA Senior Sprints were in action Saturday with a small field of five cars. Their heat race went to Wally Pankratz. Their 20 lap feature went to Bruce Douglass followed by Rick Hendrix, Wally Pankratz and season point leader Chris Meredith.

The final group racing Saturday was a combination program featuring VRA Focus Midgets and WMR Midgets. In Focus competition, the heat race went to Mike Leach Sr. The main event win went to Tim Foy. The new WMR Midget class ran one heat race with the win going to David Prickett. The main event went to Jessica Swanson over Keoni Texeira, Greg Edenholm, Blake Hendricks and Cody Swanson.

Ventura Raceway returns to action Saturday night June 29th, with a full program featuring VRA Sprint Cars, VRA Senior Sprints, Dwarf Cars, IMCA Modifieds and Hobby Stocks.

Ventura Raceway Race Results for 06/22/2019

USAC Midget
Race #1 06/22/2019

Main Event Results: 1. Robbie Josett, Santa Clarita, 30 Laps; 2. Jake Swanson, Anaheim, 30 Laps; 3. Robert Dalby, Anaheim, 30 Laps; 4. Cody Swanson, Norco, 30 Laps; 5. Michael Faccinto, Hanford, 30 Laps; 6. Cory Elliott, Bakersfield, 30 Laps; 7. Shannon McQueen, Tehachapi, 30 Laps; 8. David Prickett, Fresno, 30 Laps; 9. Austin Liggett, Tracy, CA, 30 Laps; 10. Randi Pankratz, Atascadero, 30 Laps; 11. Gage Rucker, Truxton, MO, 30 Laps; 12. Jerome Rodella, El Monte, 30 Laps; 13. C.J. Sarna, Palm Desert, 30 Laps; 14. Troy Morris lll, Bakersfield, 30 Laps; 15. Mike Leach Jr., Orange, 30 Laps; 16. Marvin Mitchell, Madera, 30 Laps; 17. Ben Worth, Coalinga, 29 Laps; 18. Clayton Ruston, Upland, CA, 27 Laps; 19. Dylan Ito, Ventura, 27 Laps; 20. Bryan Drollinger, San Pedro, 24 Laps; 21. Ron Hazelton, Chatsworth, 20 Laps; 22. John Dyson, 8 Laps; 23. Kyle Beilman, Mar Vista, 4 Laps

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: C.J. Sarna; Heat 2: David Prickett; Heat 3: Cory Elliott

Ventura Raceway does not calculate points for this class

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VRA Pro Dwarf Cars
Race #8 06/22/2019

Main Event Results: 1. Trent Morley, Woodland Hills, 20 Laps; 2. Jason Horton, Oxnard, 20 Laps; 3. Nick Velasquez, Camarillo, 20 Laps; 4. Zach Curnel, Palmdale, 20 Laps; 5. Joe Barket, Morro Bay, 20 Laps; 6. Tommy Velasquez, Camarillo, 20 Laps; 7. Jeff Brink, Ventura, 20 Laps; 8. Bill Vint Jr., 20 Laps; 9. Tony Pellegrino, Simi Valley, 19 Laps; 10. Tony Margott, Simi Valley, 19 Laps; 11. Brad Curnel, Palmdale, 16 Laps; 12. Danny Valdez, Bakersfield, 9 Laps; 13. Shane Linenberger, 5 Laps; 14. Tom Morley, Woodland Hills, 2 Laps; 15. Tommy Velasquez III, Camarillo, 2 Laps
Lap Leaders: Tom Morley (1-2), Jason Horton (3-19), Trent Morley (20)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Tommy Velasquez III; Heat 2: Joe Barket

Top 10 in points: 1. Jason Horton, 1835; 2. Trent Morley, 1690; 3. Nick Velasquez, 1670; 4. Tommy Velasquez III, 1610; 5. Tom Morley, 1490; 6. Jeff Brink, 1340; 7. Brad Curnel, 1155; 8. Tommy Velasquez, 1105; 9. Tony Margott, 1085; 10. Zach Curnel, 1060

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VRA Senior Sprints
Race #6 06/22/2019

Main Event Results: 1. Bruce Douglass, Ventura, 20 Laps; 2. Rick Hendrix, Palmdale, 20 Laps; 3. Wally Pankratz, Orange, 20 Laps; 4. Chris Meredith, Thousand Oaks, 20 Laps; 5. Greg Andrews, Fillmore, Ca, 20 Laps
Lap Leaders: Bruce Douglass (1-20)

Heat Race Winners: SpinTech Mufflers Heat 1: Wally Pankratz

Top 10 in points: 1. Chris Meredith, 1360; 2. Wally Pankratz, 1350; 3. Bruce Douglass, 1230; 4. Greg Andrews, 950; 5. Danny Parrish, 815; 6. Paul Mircik, 670; 7. Mark Sheppard, 495; 8. Brian Drollinger, 400; 9. Tyler Hatzikian, 375; 10. Mike English, 330

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IMCA Modifieds
Race #6 06/22/2019

Main Event Results: 1. Trevor Fitzgibbon, Camarillo, 20 Laps; 2. Andrew Greiman, Newbury Park, 20 Laps; 3. Donald Houghton, Rosamond, 20 Laps; 4. Jack Parker, Simi Valley, 20 Laps; 5. Terry Hershberger, Corona, 20 Laps; 6. Anthony Merritt, Hemet, 20 Laps; 7. Scott Olsen, Ventura, 20 Laps; 8. Luis Espinoza, Castaic, 3 Laps; 9. Dale Sauter, Upland, 0 Laps; 10. Mark Joe, Santa Paula, 0 Laps
Lap Leaders: Andrew Greiman (1-18), Trevor Fitzgibbon (19-20)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Terry Hershberger; Heat 2: Jack Parker

Top 10 in points: 1. Trevor Fitzgibbon, 225; 2. Jack Parker, 216; 3. Andrew Greiman, 209; 4. Terry Hershberger, 208; 5. Scott Olsen, 193; 6. Kevin Hocking, 162; 7. Austin Grabowski, 141; 8. Danny Lauer, 109; 9. Dave Phipps, 108; 9. Ryan Lauer, 108

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Focus Midgets
Race #3 06/22/2019

Main Event Results: 1. Tim Foy, Ojai, 20 Laps; 2. Tres Van Dyne, 20 Laps; 3. Marvin Mitchell, Madera, 13 Laps; 4. Mike Leach Sr., Foot Hill Ranch, 0 Laps

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Mike Leach Sr.

Top 10 in points: 1. Tim Foy, 715; 2. Tres Van Dyne, 465; 3. Steve Durant, 255; 3. Mike Leach Jr., 255; 5. Mike Leach Sr., 215; 6. Marvin Mitchell, 185

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Western Midgets – WMR
Race #3 06/22/2019

Main Event Results: 1. Jessica Swanson, Ventura, 20 Laps; 2. Keoni Texeira, Honalulu, HI, 20 Laps; 3. Greg Edenholm, Pacific Grove, 20 Laps; 4. Blake Hendricks, Simi Valley, 20 Laps; 5. Cody Swanson, 18 Laps; 6. David Prickett, Fresno, 3 Laps; 7. Randi Pankratz, Atascadero, 1 Lap
Lap Leaders: Cody Swanson (1-18), Jessica Swanson (19-20)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: David Prickett

Top 10 in points: 1. David Prickett, 625; 2. Randi Pankratz, 560; 3. Jackson Dukes, 415; 4. Jessica Swanson, 255; 5. Tyler Edwards, 250; 6. Charlie Butcher, 245; 7. Keoni Texeira, 225; 8. George Ito, 205; 8. Jimmy May, 205; 10. Greg Edenholm, 195; 10. Cody Swanson, 195; 10. Blake Hendricks, 195