The 10th of April saw the final round of the National Midget Car Series and the Barry Butterworth Midget car classic held at Waikaraka Park. The heat groups were spilt with the NMCS runners in one group who were already able to start the 40lap feature. The group was non NMCS participants who had to qualify for the final. With only the top 8 going through to the final 40 lap final. Darrens first heat saw him finish in 8th and the second heat was another good finish of 6th this giving him enough points to qualify 5th and into the main event. The grid draw was in reverse with Darren managing to start from pole for the final. The finalists were then taken around on 22 Harleys as a pre race parade. The cars were then fired up and the four wide salute took place. Then it was down to the 40lap final final. With the race taking two attempts to get started it was going to be a long race, however after a few cautions the race seemed to flow freely. Howver a red light stoppage with 14 laps reamaining slowed proceedings. Darren slowly moved backwards as the more experienced seasoned campaigners moved thru to the front. However just by being consistant Darren was able to acheive a 10th place in the 40lapper. The Team now look to the off season with both Darreans midget and Amandas T.Q neing pulled down for a rebuild ready for next season, Darrens T.Q is also now up for sale.
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