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A couple of comments about Manzy tonight. First, Coons was just great in the midgets. I almost wish he had to start every race at Manzy in the back. I believe that 5 more laps would have given him a win. Second, Stanbrough didn't just catch fire. It wasn't like a little flame. The whole car was in flames, with Jon sitting in it. After what seemed like an eternity, he started getting out. Good thing, since the track officials seemed to me to be a little bit slow. Kevin Miller was about the first on the scene with an extinguisher. The fire was out, things were settling down, and suddenly Shane Cottle was jumping over the wall and running for the pits. It appears that Stanbrough told him he needed tear offs because he was going to get back in the "medium well done" car. I could be wrong, but that is sure what it looked like. He got back in, pushed off, and started passing cars again. Amazing, just amazing. I have been fortunate to see him do many things in the past three years, but this just astonished me. And, of course, Dave Darland was Dave Darland in the sprint race. We are so lucky to be able to watch these guys week after week, along with all the others driving the Indiana tracks.
One last note. For heaven's sake, someone come up with a good midget ride for Darland for the next two shows.
Frank Daigh
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