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Ben Worth (Steve Himelstein photo)

Worth Rules Ventura Midget Test

VENTURA, Calif. — Racing past Shannon McQueen on the fourth lap, Ben Worth held off all challengers to win Saturday’s USAC Western States midget feature at Ventura Raceway.

Worth banked $1,200 for what was the 150th appearance for the series at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.

Hard-charger Robby Josett, Shannon McQueen, Brody Fuson and Blake Bower rounded out the top five.

Point leader Austin Liggett opened the night by earning the Woodland Auto Display Fast Time Award by clocking in with a time of 12.521 of the 15-car roster.

The finish:

Feature (30 laps): 1. Ben Worth (4), 2. Robby Josett (14), 3. Shannon McQueen (1), 4. Brody Fuson (6), 5. Blake Bower (2), 6. David Prickett (11), 7. Dylan Ito (7), 8. C.J. Sarna (3), 9. Randi Pankratz (12), 10. Austin Liggett (8), 11. Ronnie Gardner (5), 12. Ron Hazelton (15), 13. Jarrett Soares (10), 14. Mike Leach Jr. (9), 15. Kaleb Montgomery (13). NT.