jjyeley1 of Phoenix, Arizona emerged victorious on Saturday during the opening night of the 15th Louie Vermeil Classic at California’s Calistoga Speedway.
Yeley took over the lead with four laps remaining. Bernal retook the lead with two laps to go and led down the back straightaway and into turns three and four when contact between the two drivers in turn four resulted in a 360 degree spin by Bernal. Yeley led the last two laps to score the win while Bernal settled for seventh in the final running order.
For Yeley, the $5,000 triumph was his second career Avanti Windows & Doors USAC CRA Sprint Car victory and second opening night win at the Calistoga Fairgrounds.
Driving the Petty Performance Racing owned
#3p, Yeley also earned an extra $350 hard charger / “best passing job” bonus courtesy of Shane Scott and Steve Lafond Photos. The former USAC Triple Crown winner started seventh in the field after claiming the night’s First 12-lap Qualifier Race sponsored by Sexton Fire Protection...