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10/7/23, 6:39 AM   #3
Re: Usac: Usac legend dave darland announces retirement
Charles Nungester
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Race Count This Year: 6
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Been watching Dave since my Helping Staab days. From the 36D to Valvoline earlywine, To Artic Cat, To Hoffman, To muliple Walker and 2B rides. To his own operation and dozens of other sprints, midgets and champ cars in between.

Dave was very successful in em all, Brought his own fan club to most races, Wife, sisters, Mom. Kinda easy to spot in the crowd when he was doing good.


Don't think we talked much in all those years. Hi, How ya doing type chat. But in 2018 I had a stent in the Hospital. Lets just say I wasn't well for awhile. But it was sprint week. Im going to hike from the pit gate to the stands early 95* day. By the time Im by the concessions Im not doing well. Dave and Brenda were setting up their T shirt trailer. He brings me water, ask if Im ok. Stayed until I was.

Great guy.
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