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The 1978 USAC Mini Indy Series season was the second season of the USAC sanctioned
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championship.


Race calendar and results


Teams and drivers


Death of Tommy Thompson

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racing driver Tommy Thompson participated in the ninth round of the championship at Trenton International Speedway. On the final lap of the 42-lap race one of the other competitor slowed down.
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had to swerve to avoid contact. However Thompson hit Barringer. Thompson's left front wheel and Barringer's right rear wheel became locked. Both cars hit the wall head-on. Thompsons car was launched over the wall. Both Barringer and Thompson were transported to St. Francis Medical Center. Thompson succumbed to his injuries on 28 September.


Final standings


References

{{Formula Vee years Indy Lights seasons 1978 in American motorsport