In September of 2008, Josh stepped up to sprint cars and competed against Johnny Herrera, Rickey Hood and ASCS Rocky Mountain Champion Derrik Ortega in his first race. He won the B Main and finished 14th in the A feature. He then ran the ASCS Southwest Series in 2009 and was awarded 3rd in Southwest points along with Southwest Rookie of the Year. He also became the yongest ASCS main event winner at 14 years, 4 months and 23 days of age and won the National Winged 360 Rookie of the Year voted on by the North American 360 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers.
He and his dad, Jack, have a passion for racing and enjoy working together on the cars and their program. Josh feels very fortunate to have been able to tap into the experience of Johnny Herrera, the late Joe Herrera, Manny Ortega, Derrik, Ortega and Rickey Hood along with many other stellar competitors and teams that have been gracious enough to give time and advice through th