Race Recap Aera
Phoenix Raceway
Sun, Apr 26, 2026Round 4
Wild Ride at Phoenix Raceway: Ross7 Survives 11-Caution Thriller
Race at a Glance
Field Size
24
Laps
150
Avg Lap Time
35.879
Cautions
11
Caution Laps
36
Lead Changes
10
Clean Runners
3
Lead Lap Finishers
12
Margin
+1.345s
Winner Spotlight
John Ross
P1 Finish
Race Story
John Ross7 captured the victory at Phoenix Raceway in AERA - American Esports Racing Association Aera action, navigating 10 lead changes across a competitive field of 24 cars to take the checkered flag from P2.
After starting in the 2 position, John Ross7 methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
David Joiner finished in the runner-up spot, trailing John Ross7 by +1.345s. Alexander Pelican rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to David Mayberry, who gained 14 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The race saw 11 caution periods, covering 36 laps, while 3 of 24 drivers completed the event without a single incident.
With the win, John Ross7 adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
David Mayberry29
▲ +14Michael Hill27
▲ +11David Joiner85
▲ +7Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 44 | John Ross | 2x | 57 |
| 2 | 9 | +7 | 85 | David Joiner | 0x | 36 |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 13 | Alexander Pelican | 8x | 34 |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 24 | Dawson Price | 0x | 34 |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 02 | Tristan Haynes | 12x | 32 |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | 17 | Joshua Edmonds | 0x | 31 |
| 7 | 11 | +4 | 57 | Joseph Truskowski | 8x | 30 |
| 8 | 22 | +14 | 29 | David Mayberry | 8x | 29 |
| 9 | 20 | +11 | 27 | Michael Hill | 4x | 28 |
| 10 | 13 | +3 | 3 | Nicholas Warner | 6x | 27 |
| 11 | 10 | -1 | 45 | Jonathan Dominix | 4x | 27 |
| 12 | 1 | -11 | 88 | Seth Lacroix | 4x | 26 |
| 13 | 17 | +4 | 7 | Cooper Leardi | 8x | 24 |
| 14 | 18 | +4 | 16 | Joseph Miller | 16x | 23 |
| 15 | 19 | +4 | 96 | Eric Rodaman | 2x | 22 |
| 16 | 23 | +7 | 10 | Tyler A Green | 18x | 21 |
| 17 | 14 | -3 | 31 | Nick Hames | 4x | 20 |
| 18 | 6 | -12 | 2 | Hunter Guyer | 4x | 18 |
| 19 | 12 | -7 | 23 | Wesley Carter | 12x | 17 |
| 20 | 16 | -4 | 92 | Omar Rodriguez Jr. | 4x | 16 |
| 21 | 8 | -13 | 48 | Conner Price | 6x | 15 |
| 22 | 15 | -7 | 11 | Benjamin Smith | 4x | 14 |
| 23 | 21 | -2 |  | Russell Abbott | 4x | 13 |
| 24 | 24 | 0 | 8 | James Hartley | 2x | 12 |