By Dick Jordan
No changes were effected in the “top-10” positions in USAC’s National Driving Championship as a result of Saturday night’s “Western Classic” Mopar Midget race at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz.
Defending two-time titlist Bryan Clauson enjoys a 70-point lead over Tracy Hines entering the November 22 “Turkey Night Grand Prix” Midget USAC finale at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway.
Dave Darland continues to hold down third in the standings, followed by the idle Levi Jones and Darren Hagen.
2012 USAC National Drivers Championship Standings
1-Bryan Clauson-1,102, 2-Tracy Hines-1,032, 3-Dave Darland-1,016, 4-Levi Jones-974, 5-Darren Hagen-971, 6-Jon Stanbrough-956, 7-Jerry Coons Jr.-932, 8- Chris Windom-916, 9-Damion Gardner-866, 20-Robert Ballou-843.