What a way to end the year at Lawrenceburg; with the top 2 in USAC Sprint Car points doing the best they can to stay in the points battle. Bryan gets the win and the slight edge in the point standings while Dave Darland is not giving up by a long shot.
Green flag racing the whole way in the feature and the only apparent damage on the sprint car end being a singed underpan of C J Leary's car.
Matt Westfall was not going to be denied in the mod feature even though he had Broc Burton, Joey Kramer and early on Weasel Rhoades to keep him honest. Very little bent metal on the modified end as well.
The racing move of the night was in neither in the sprint car nor modified class, but with the VARC vintage cars where Mike Mason was able to maneuver a dirt car through a tiny hole between a midget and a vintage late model to make a pass. At 71, time to unretire Mike.
I've had late September races at the 'burg that I could not put enough layers on, the running of the Hut 100 at the 'burg about 25 years ago in particular stands out. No such problem last night as the hoodie and sweat shirt stayed in the car all evening. The weather could not have possibly been better.
This year has been a blast. I picked up a camera in earnest once again and managed to take a few good photos along the way. I was mentored by Rick Lane who helped me a lot. I even tested out a lense last night that was as fast photography-wise as a sprint car. Thank you Andy.
I hate to see the year coming to an end and the thought of a long winter hibernation ahead. Thanks to all the drivers and teams. You kept us entertained and at times amazed. I wish Shane Mugivan wasn't hanging up the helmet I know he will have new and exciting things ahead for him. To all my friends that I see often at the 'burg and elsewhere, have a great holiday season and warm winter. I may have to take in a Tuesday at Willies, if for nothing else to keep an eye on Fishburger. I'd go to Perfect North Slopes but my skiing skills which are non-existent, may be the butt of jokes by Dave Rudisell.
