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Brent Sexton Gets 1st Win Of 2002!
by Josh Williams

California Lightning Sprints @ Perris Auto Speedway

Perris, CA September 7, 2002 - "He's Baaack!" Brent Sexton's bad luck streak which has sidelined the former champion throughout much of the season subsided long enough to allow him to sneak in a victory and a perfect night at the fast half mile speedway! The first heat race went to Brent ahead of very fast company in Darren Hagen, Gary Sexton, Kip McCleary and Ashley Walker. The 2nd heat race was won by Jonny Bates ahead of Paul Townsend, Keith Janca, Josh Williams and Steve Cardey. Heat race 3 was won by Greg Bragg. Pat Hickey, Dan Lancaster, Mel Murphy and Jim Henderson rounded out the top 5.
Brent Sexton and Jonny Bates made up the front row of the main event. Brent and Jonny quickly opened up a gap on the field running a blistering pace. Greg Bragg passed Hagen on the 2nd lap for 3rd but the 44 & 33 cars were already getting away. Brent lead comfortably up to the mid-point of the race when Bates began to close the small gap. Bates appeared to be in position to challenge several times but the much more experienced Sexton made quick work of lapped traffic to keep Jonny at bay. Brent Sexton led all 20 laps to score his first win of 2002. Ashley Walker earned hard charger moving up 6 to finish 7th.

Race Summary:

Heat Race 1 - 
Brent Sexton, Darren Hagen, Gary Sexton, Kip McCleary, Ashley Walker, Adam Tjemeland, Ernie Bartley

Heat Race 2 - 
Jonny Bates, Paul Townsend, Keith Janca, Josh Williams, Steve Cardey, Jesse Dean, Dylan Morris, Karl Benefeil

Heat Race 3 - 
Greg Bragg, Pat Hickey, Dan Lancaster, Mel Murphy, Jim Henderson, Steve Nelson, Steve Barnette, David Cardey

A Main - 
Brent Sexton, Jonny Bates, Greg Bragg, Daren Hagen, Gary Sexton, Paul Townsend, Ashley Walker, Kip McCleary, Steve Cardey, Jim Henderson, Jesse Dean, Pat Hickey, Mel Murphy, Karl Benefeil, Steve Nelson, Dylan Morris, Ernie Bartley, Dan Lancaster, Keith Janca, Josh Williams, Adam Tjemeland

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