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Inside Line Promotions – BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (June 6, 2017) – Johnny Herrera is in the thick of a points race for the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour championship entering the most grueling week of the season.

Herrera ranks second – only 141 points out of the top spot – heading into the Sizzlin’ Summer Speedweek, which features seven races in nine days throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri.

“If you win Speedweek that means you did your job and performed consistently,” he said. “Running for the points championship you have to be consistent every night and not fall out of any races. You have to have podiums and top fives and some victories along the way.”

The event begins this Friday at West Texas Raceway in Lubbock, Texas, where Herrera will make his debut.

“I’ve raced in Lubbock at the newer track, but this will be the first time at West Texas Raceway,” he said. “Hopefully we can put together a strong night to kick off Speedweek on the right foot.”

Round 2 of the Speedweek is Saturday at Route 66 Motor Speedway in Amarillo, Texas. Herrera rallied from 20th to an 11th-place result during his debut at the track last year.

Teams will have a couple of days off before Speedweek resumes with competition on June 13 at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas; June 14 at Lawton Speedway in Lawton, Okla.; June 15 at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla.; June 16 at Randolph County Raceway in Moberly, Mo.; and June 17 at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.

“We’ve been successful at each track and have had good Speedweek performances in the past,” he said. “It’s a long week and a half of racing and our focus is to be consistent each night.”

Herrera placed third in the Speedweek standings last year after earning three top fives in five races.

SEASON STATS –

14 races, 3 wins, 9 top fives, 12 top 10s, 13 top 15s, 13 top 20s

UP NEXT –

LUCAS OIL ASCS NATIONAL TOUR SPEEDWEEK: Friday at West Texas Raceway in Lubbock, Texas; Saturday at Route 66 Motor Speedway in Amarillo, Texas; June 13 at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas; June 14 at Lawton Speedway in Lawton, Okla.; June 15 at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla.; June 16 at Randolph County Raceway in Moberly, Mo.; and June 17 at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.

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, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Competition Suspension Inc., Ostrich Racing Engines, FK Rod Ends, Hoosier Racing Tire, Schoenfeld Headers, Maxim Chassis, Schroeder Torsion Bars, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, 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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