Eric Johnson Jr driver of the #19 BMR Chevrolet stands by his car before the General Tire 200 for the ARCA Menards Series West at at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California on June 9, 2023. (Lachlan Cunningham/ARCA Racing)
(Photo: Lachlan Cunningham/ARCA Racing)

Eric Johnson Jr. joins Bill McAnally Racing for full ARCA Menards Series West schedule

Bill McAnally Racing January 19, 2024

STATESVILLE, North Carolina — Bill McAnally Racing (BMR) announced the signing of 20-year-old Eric Johnson Jr. from LaCenter, Wash., as the driver of the No. 19 Key Property Services, Pacific Office Automation Chevrolet SS for the 2024 ARCA Menards Series West season.

BMR is expanding to two full-time entries for the first time since 2022 as Johnson Jr. joins Jack Wood on the 11-time ARCA Menards Series West championship-winning team. In 2023, Johnson Jr. showcased his talent behind the wheel by participating in four races, securing two top-10 finishes (Portland International Speedway, All American Speedway) in the very car he’ll pilot for the upcoming season.

Since starting his career in 2019 at South Sound Speedway, Johnson Jr. has made an impressive name for himself. In 2021 he shined in baby grand stock car racing with six wins. In 2022 Johnson Jr. excelled in late model racing securing six top-five finishes in eight races around the Northwest. Johnson Jr. is looking to use that short track experience in his first ARCA Menards Series West rookie season.

“To be part of such a prestigious team is truly a dream come true for me,” Johnson Jr. said. “Last year was an unforgettable experience filed with new challenges, and now I have a team I feel confident in. I still have so much to learn, but getting my feet wet in the series in 2023 was a great step in the right direction. I’m excited to work alongside Jack (Wood) and learn as much as I can from him and the BMR team.”

“We’re very excited to bring Eric (Johnson Jr.) back for a second season in the ARCA Menards Series West,” team owner Bill McAnally said. “In his four races, Eric (Johnson Jr.) showed us a lot potential and how quickly he can adjust to the car. Having Jack (Wood) and Eric (Johnson Jr.) next season will give us a great chance for another championship.”

Johnson Jr. will kick-off his ARCA Menards Series West rookie season at Phoenix Raceway on March 8. All 12 ARCA Menards Series West will be streamed on FloRacing.