New S2 division at Irwindale attracts talented drivers

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There were only six cars entered in the new S2 division at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale on Saturday night, but two of the cars had impressive drivers behind the wheels.

Kendell Lopez, an 18-year-old from Independence, Mo., set the fast time in qualifying for the first S2 race at the track on July 11.

R.J. Johnson, winner of four races in the NASCAR Super Trucks division at the track, was the second fastest qualifier for Saturday night’s race.

Both drivers were in the field for the second S2 race at the track.

Go to www.haddockinthepaddock.com for video interviews of the drivers and recaps of all the races from Irwindale.

-- Tim Haddock