examiner.com - 10/2/2009
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The USAC National Sprint and Midget Series points battles are among the closest on record, with both titles certain to come down to the final race. What factor will the drivers' past history at the remaining tracks play in the chase? A closer examination shows some possible clues.
Levi Jones locked in fierce USAC Sprint points battle
examiner.com 10/2/2009 — When it comes to the ultra-tight 2009 USAC National Sprint race between Levi Jones and Dave Darland, Jones has been down this road before. Not only has the Tony Stewart Racing driver won championships in 2005 and 2007, but this year’s points race has shares some similarities with his first title.
The World of Outlaws points race by the numbers
examiner.com 9/30/2009 — The 2009 World of Outlaws series title race is the closest in history, with three drivers within striking distance. A glance at each driver's history at the final five tracks hints at how the championship race might turn out.
Chad McDaniel killed in crash at Knoxville Midget Nationals
examiner.com 5/30/2009 — Chad McDaniel, 34, was killed in a vicious crash at the Knoxville Midget Nationals on Friday night. The veteran driver from Concordia, KS was leading the USAC/SMRS Midget Series standings at the time of the accident. The other driver involved in the crash, Davey Ray, suffered a broken kneecap.
Cardey searches for USAC/CRA points lead at Santa Maria
examiner.com 6/13/2009 — The start to David Cardey's USAC/CRA sprint car season has been hectic. After switching teams in the offseason, he went back to his original team just a few races into the season. But he stands just one point out of first in the series standings as racing heads to Santa Maria Speedway this Saturday.
Clauson takes Indiana Midget Week title with Kokomo win
examiner.com 6/15/2009 — In a wild finish to Indiana Midget Week, Bryan Clausen passed Dave Darland on a restart three laps from the finish and held on to take the series finale at Kokomo Speedway on Sunday night to overtake third-place Brad Kuhn for the series title.