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Herrera Posts Runner-Up Result in Sedalia for Sixth Podium of Season

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Inside Line Promotions – SEDALIA, Mo. (April 18, 2017) – Johnny Herrera earned his sixth podium finish of the season last Saturday at Missouri State Fair Speedway, where he ended second during the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour event.

The action began with Herrera finishing where he started – second – in a heat race. That was good enough to make the feature redraw, in which Herrera pulled the No. 2 to start the main event on the outside of the front row.

“It always helps starting at the front,” he said. “We got the early led and set a good pace. We had a good lead. The track was getting slicker in turns three and four. I kept doing what I was doing. Sometimes being in second is a better view. Sam (Hafertepe Jr.) was moving around and the track got cleaned off in turn four lower than where I was running. He got beside me and by me.”

Herrera led the first 16 laps before dropping to second.

“We had a restart with about eight laps to go,” he said. “I slid him in turn one and he slid me in turns three and four. It was a good race the last few laps. I started moving around and found something a little lower and drove to his left rear coming to the white flag. We were close at the finish line. I barely got beat by half a car at the line.”

Herrera’s second-place result keeps him ranked second in the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour championship standings.

“It was disappointing when you lead a lot of that race, but we’re making gains on our program,” he said. “We need to get just a little better, but overall it’s not bad. We’ll just try to keep doing what we’re doing.”

Herrera is scheduled to return to competition this Friday and Saturday at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kan., for the Park City Cup/Air Capital Shootout with the NCRA and ASCS Red River Region.

In other news, Herrera is seeking a crew member for the remainder of this season. He is competing full time on the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour and travel is part of the role. Interested parties can email their qualifications and racing history to jherreraracing@aol.com.

QUICK RESULTS –

April 15 – Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Mo. – Heat race: 2 (2); Feature: 2 (2).

SEASON STATS –

8 races, 3 wins, 7 top fives, 7 top 10s, 8 top 15s, 8 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Friday and Saturday at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kan., for the Park City Cup/Air Capital Shootout with the NCRA and ASCS Red River Region

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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“I’ve been with Champion for several years and they have been one of my biggest supporters,” Herrera said. “They are great people to work with and their products are second to none.”

Herrera would also like to thank Morton Excavating, Competition Suspension Inc., Mesilla Valley Transportation, 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, CSR Garage and Heidbreder Foundation Services for their continued support.

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