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Cary Faas was the fast qualifier for the 23rd running of the Tony Hulman Classic USAC sprint car race at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track. Faas, who won the previous year’s event, led early, but crashed after jumping the cushion on lap 18. (David Nearpass photo)
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GLORY DAYS: Faas Is Fast, But Darland Wins

February 23, 2023

Dave Darland led the final 12 laps of the 23rd annual Tony Hulman Classic at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track to claim his first USAC sprint car victory.

Driving the Earlywine No. 36d sprint car, Darland held off Jack Hewitt and Tray House for the victory.

Cary Faas was the fast qualifier with a 21.902-second lap of the half-mile track. Faas held the lead until slipping the cushion on lap 18 and tagging the wall.

This story appeared in the Feb. 15 edition of the SPEED SPORT Insider.

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