INDIANAPOLIS — Bryan Clauson wasn’t a household name and he hadn’t yet earned the fame or fortune enjoyed by auto racing’s superstars.
Cut from the mold of the old-school drivers, Clauson would race anything, anywhere at any time. He was chasing the USAC’s all-time wins mark — having racked up 112 already — and was well on his way to compete in 200 events this season alone. He was widely considered the best dirt-track racer in the nation.