Ronnie Johnson wins at Albany-Saratoga MALTA – Ronnie Johnson saved his best for last. After taking the lead on lap 11, Johnson held off Brett Hearn to record his first win of the season Friday night in the 358-modified feature at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. “This has been a frustrating season,” said Johnson after the feature. “To end the season with a win here is great.” Albany-Saratoga Speedway will end its points season on Friday, Sept. 11, but Johnson has already said he'll be competing elsewhere that night. Hearn, behind the wheel of the Wentworth-sponsored small block, nearly stole the win away from Johnson. A caution with six laps to go put Hearn right on Johnson's rear bumper, and Hearn momentarily took the lead on the restart. But Johnson rocketed down the backstretch and was back in front by the time the leaders cleared turn three, and he beat Hearn to the finish line by nearly a full second to chalk up the 15th win of his career at the Malta track. Points leader Ken Tremont Jr., Don Ronca and Dave Camara completed the top five. MODIFIEDS: RONNIE JOHNSON, Brett Hearn, Ken Tremont Jr., Don Ronca, Dave Camara, Matt DeLorenzo, Todd Stone, Marc Johnson, Elmo Reckner, John Proctor, Keith Flach, Bob Savoie, Jimmy Cottrell, Mike Ronca, Corey Gilligan, Howard Gage, Todd Ryan, Jeff Trombley, Johnny Lutes, Vince Quenneville Jr., Ron Proctor, Don Ackner.