Ricky Lewis Claims Second USAC-CRA Sprint Car Victory of 2025 Season
Ricky Lewis secured his second win of the USAC CRA Sprint Car season at Imperial Valley Raceway in a dramatic non-stop feature race. Lewis regained the lead from Braden Chiaramonte on lap 26 after initially losing it on lap 23 due to heavy traffic.
Sprint car racing on dirt
Driving the #41 Coyote Candle Company/Mesilla Valley Transportation DRC, Lewis fought through challenging traffic conditions to claim victory. The top five finishers were:
- Ricky Lewis
- Braden Chiaramonte
- Jake Swanson (current points leader)
- Logan Calderwood
- Cody Williams
Notable achievements:
- Cody Williams set the fast time in qualifying (12.257 seconds)
- Blake Bower earned the Hard Charger award, advancing from 22nd to 9th
- Heat race winners: R.J. Johnson, A.J. Bender, Tye Mihocko, and Brody Wake
Current USAC CRA Sprint Car Points Standings:
- Jake Swanson - 228
- R.J. Johnson - 185
- Cody Williams - 171
- Ricky Lewis - 168
- Charles Davis Jr. - 159
The series continues on March 15th, 2025, returning to Imperial Valley Raceway for the California Mid-Winter Fair event, a historic race dating back to 1957.
Race Details:
- Feature Length: 30 laps
- Lead Changes: 2
- Leader Progression: Lewis (1-22), Chiaramonte (23-25), Lewis (26-30)
- Total Entries: 28 cars