Darland Wins Hastings Law Firm Midseason Doubler

Written By: Matt "Night" Rider
Photos By: Dave Merritt (www.davespitpassphotos.com)
Source: http://www.gascityi69speedway.com/SPRINTS%207-23-2010.htm, http://www.gascityi69speedway.com/MODIFIEDS%207-23-2010.htm
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GAS CITY, IN.- Lincoln, IN. racer Dave Darland (Pictured Left) won the 5th Annual Hastings Law Firm Midseason Doubler this last Friday night at the Gas City (I-69) Speedway. "It feels good to win tonight. I gotta thank the Goodnight Racing team for putting together a great car tonight. I would also like to thank the Hastings Law Firm (Indianapolis, IN.) for their support of the Gas City (I-69) Speedway. I was glad to be here. It was a great night for us," Darland said.

Sikeston, MO. racer Hunter Schurenberg (Pictured Right) charged his way through the field, finishing just behind Darland in second. After the hard fought battle with Darland, Schurenberg said, "It was good, but I'm so close to winning. I put it up on the high side. We just needed to get in lap traffic sooner." Schurenberg would like to thank his sponsors for their continued support this season. Schurenberg's sponsors include, Epperson Paint; Walter's Construction; Simpson; Creative Finishing; and Rock Steady Racing.

San Jose, CA. native Thomas Meseraull (Pictured Left) fought hard, and came away with a solid third place finish in Friday's A-Main. "It was a good night. The track went away . The track position was everything tonight," Meseraull said. "I caught a break after Ted Hines flipped earlier in the race. They restarted me outside the pole. I didn't even know I was supposed to restart there," Meseraull explained. Thomas Meseraull would like to thank the following people and sponsors for their continued support this season. The following include, Paul Hazen; Kercher Engines; Bell Helmet (Thank you for the new helmet); Buds Auto Sales; and the Physical Medicine Consultants.

Noblesville, IN. racer "The Bullet" Bryan Clauson worked his way through the field to come home fourth. Fifth belonged to Carmel, IN. native Andrew Elson. Alexandria, IN. racer Brandon Petty put together a solid race, to finish sixth. Seventh went to New Castle, IN. native Thursday's Byrider 100 winner Tracy Hines. Tempe, AZ. racer Casey Shuman ended his night in eighth. Matt Westfall came home in nineth, while Crown Point, IN. native Chris Gurley rounded out the top ten finishers in Friday's A-Main.

Bobbie Bittle brought home the win in Friday's UMP Late Modified A-Main. Taking second behind Bittle was Derek Losh, while third went to Glenn Bradley. Andy Bishop raced his way to fourth, while fifth belonged to Steven Hogue.

Both the Street Stock and the Thunder Car A-Main were rained out and will be made up within the next two weeks.

All the action returns to Gas City (I-69) Speedway this Friday, July 30th when they host the always exciting, high flying fun that comes along with their regular program. The program will consist of Sprint Cars, UMP Modifieds, Street Stocks, and Thunder Cars. Come out and watch some great racing action this Friday night. I'll be there, will you?