The 1978 USAC Mini Indy Series season was the second season of the
USAC sanctioned
Formula Super Vee
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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.
John Barringer
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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