BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Josh Ford picked up his second-consecutive USAC Western Midget Car triumph Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway.
Ford took the lead from Randi Pankratz on the second lap and paced the remainder of the 30 circuits of the third-mile dirt track.
Scott Pierovich finished second, with point-leader Nic Faas, Robby Flock and Ernie Bartley III rounding out the top five.
Joey Fabozzi was the fast qualifier for the 13-car field.
The finish:
Josh Ford, Scott Pierovich, Nic Faas, Robby Flock, Ernie Bartley III, Steve Davis, Ryan Kaplan, Chris Gansen, Randi Pankratz, Shannon McQueen, Robby Josett, Joey Fabozzi, C.J. Sarna.