Jason Meyers, Cody Darrah Fill-In at Calistoga Speedway
Meyers takes over for Jason Johnson, Darrah for Daryn Pittman following injuries at Placerville Speedway
CALISTOGA, Calif. – April 10, 2015 – As the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series rolls into Calistoga (Calif.) Speedway for the Wine Country Outlaw Showdown this weekend, two former series regulars, Jason Meyers and Cody Darrah, will join the field, filling in for injured drivers Jason Johnson and Daryn Pittman.
Meyers, a two-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion and only series champion from California, will fill in for Johnson through the series’ final four races in the Golden State.
“This is certainly not the circumstance I would have liked to be able to get back in the racecar but I am grateful to be able to help out and support Jason, Bobbi and their team,” Meyers said. “I look forward to getting them some good finishes close to home and be of help to the team.”
Johnson sustained a fractured back in a crash at Placerville Speedway on Wednesday. The driver has left the hospital but a timetable for his return is still uncertain. Johnson’s wife Bobbi said doctors have told them Johnson’s recovery will likely take between six and 12 weeks.
The team will stay out with the series with support from sponsors Priority Aviation, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Fischer Body Shop, the Saich Family, Waco Metal, Dissolve Alloy and all other Jason Johnson Racing sponsors.
Meyers has 57 career Outlaws wins and series championships in 2010 and 2011.
Darrah will fill-in for Pittman, who sustained a broken collarbone in the same crash at Placerville, this weekend at Calistoga.
“It’s one of the tough things about our sport,” Darrah said. “We wish Daryn well as he goes into surgery today. To be able to fill-in for him is an honor. I’m happy to be out here to keep the seat warm for him while he gets better.”
Darrah, a former full-time Kasey Kahne Racing with Mike Curb driver, is the 2011 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year recipient and a seven time series winner. He is running for his family-owned team in the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions this season.