Ricky Lewis claimed his fifth USAC CRA Sprint Car victory at Perris Auto Speedway, leading 25 of 30 laps in the Avanti Windows & Doors feature event. Lewis, driving the No. 41 Coyote Candle Company/Mesilla Valley Transportation DRC, regained the lead from Charles Davis Jr. on lap 18 and held off challenges from Jake Swanson and Kevin Thomas Jr.

Jake Swanson set quick time in qualifying with a 16.271-second lap over the 25-car field. Heat race victories went to Logan Calderwood, Lewis, and Logan Williams. Defending series champion Brody Roa earned the Hard Charger Award, advancing from 13th to 7th position.

Final Top 5 Finishers:

1. Ricky Lewis
2. Jake Swanson
3. Kevin Thomas Jr.
4. Cody Williams
5. Charles Davis Jr.

Championship Points After Race:

1. Jake Swanson - 159
2. Tommy Malcolm - 132
3. R.J. Johnson - 120
4. Charles Davis Jr. - 117
5. Logan Williams - 115

The USAC/CRA Sprint Cars next head to Imperial Valley Raceway on March 14-15 for their only appearances of the season during the California Mid-Winter Fair, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1957.

Photo by A.J. Johnson

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