Clauson Tops USAC Championship Standings

Bryan Clauson (7) and Dave Darland battle during the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series event at Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track last Wednesday. (David E. Heithaus Photo)
INDIANAPOLIS – The USAC National Drivers Championship has taken on a new look after the seven-race Indiana Sprint Week.
Two-time defending NDC king Bryan Clauson has returned to the top of the standings and currently has a 22-point lead over Levi Jones heading into three USAC National events this week.
Clauson posted four podium finishes during Indiana Sprint Week action, while Jones recorded top-10 finishes in all seven ISW features.
Thursday’s Rich Vogler Classic at Lucas Oil Raceway in Clermont, Ind., showcases the USAC Traxxas Silver Crown Series as well as the USAC Mopar National Midgets.
The USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series returns to action Saturday night in the NAPA Auto Parts Summer Sprint Car Shootout at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.
Former NDC leaders Darren Hagen and Tracy Hines remain third and fourth respectively in the new standings, only 32 and 62 points in arrears.
USAC National Drivers Championship Standings
Position Driver Points
1. Bryan Clauson 1070
2. Levi Jones 974
3. Tracy Hines 968
4. Dave Darland 949
5. Darren Hagen 943
6. Jon Stanbrough 918
7. Chris Windom 872
8. Jerry Coons, Jr. 870
9. Damion Gardner 802
10. Chase Stockon 724







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