MONROE, Washington -- Johnny Borneman scored a sentimental win in the NAPA 250 on Saturday at Evergreen Speedway – the site where his father registered his only career win in the NASCAR Grand National Division, AutoZone West Series 28 years ago.
After starting 11th and running mid-pack through the first half of the race, the second generation driver from Ramona, Calif., charged to the high side of turn two to seize the lead and end what had been a dominant run by Eric Holmes.
Borneman streaked away from the field to quickly build a sizeable lead. Although that lead was erased by the fifth and final caution of the event on lap 183, Borneman had no trouble in pulling away after the restart to win by more than a 14-second margin. The win marked his first victory of the season and his third career series win.
Two-time and defending series champion Mike Duncan finished second – followed by Steve Portenga, Jeff Jefferson and series rookie Peyton Sellers. Holmes faded to finish ninth, one lap down.
The outcome left Holmes and Mike David even in the championship standings, with 1,189 points each.
NAPA 250 presented by AAA
NASCAR Grand National Division, AutoZone West Series
Monroe, Wash. July 29, 2006
MONROE, Wash. – Final leaders of Saturday’s $124,153 NASCAR Grand National Division, West Series stock car race with driver’s starting position in parenthesis, hometown, make and model of car, laps completed, winner’s average speed, reason out if any and prize money.
1. Johnny Borneman, Ramona Calif., Ford, 250, 71.624 mph, $9,816
2. Mike Duncan, Bakersfield Calif., Chevrolet, 250, $5,966
3. Steve Portenga, Sparks Nev., Ford, 250, $5,066
4. Jeff Jefferson, Naches Wash., Chevrolet, 250, $3,866
5. Peyton Sellers, Danville Va., Chevrolet, 250, $3,666
6. Scott Gaylord, Lakewood Colo., Chevrolet, 250, $3,066
7. Austin Cameron, El Cajon Calif., Chevrolet, 249, $2,966
8. Mike David, Modesto Calif., Ford, 249, $2,866
9. Eric Holmes, Escalon Calif., Chevrolet, 249, $3,016
10. Justin Lofton, Westmorland Calif., Chevrolet, 248, $1,916
11. Jim Inglebright, Fairfield Calif., Chevrolet, 248, $2,541
12. Giuliano Losacco, São Paulo Brazil, Chevrolet, 247, $1,350
13. Tim Woods, III, Chino Hills Calif., Ford, 247, $1,741
14. Eric Hardin, Anaheim Calif., Chevrolet, 244, $2,466
15. Bobby Hillis, Phoenix Ariz., Ford, 224, $1,691
16. Jack Sellers, Sacramento Calif., Pontiac, 166, Accident, $1,666
17. Brian Ickler, San Diego Calif., Chevrolet, 150, Accident, $1,641
18. Andrew Myers, Newport Calif., Chevrolet, 149, Accident, $2,366
19. Travis Powell, Snohomish Wash., Chevrolet, 77, Oil Leak, $1,175
20. John Sahm, Kirkland Wash., Pontiac, 6, Handling, $1,566
Did not qualify: None.
Time of Race: 2 hours 14 minutes 2 seconds
Margin of Victory: 14.399 Seconds
Caution Flags: 5 for 36 laps
Lead changes: 6 lead changes among 6 drivers.
Lap Leaders: Eric Holmes 1-65, Jeff Jefferson 66-75, Mike David 76-79, Tim Woods III 80-81, Mike Duncan 82-83, Holmes 84-163, Johnny Borneman 164-250.
NASCAR Grand National Division, AutoZone West Series Top 10 Driver Points: 1. Mike David 1,189, 2. Eric Holmes 1,189, 3. Peyton Sellers 1,177, 4. Steve Portenga 1,148, 5. Mike Duncan 1,143, 6. Jim Inglebright 1,086, 7. Scott Gaylord 1,056, 8. Justin Lofton 1,047, 9. Johnny Borneman 1,041, 10. Brian Ickler 1,006.
Unofficial
