The event kicks off the 48th season for the usac silver crown champ car series. Usac silver crown to run selinsgrove in 2020 national. Weld racing usac silver crown series 2002 standings driver. Fifty years of speed and glory and utilizing the wayback machine to view old versions of the usac racing website the third turn finished uploading the full and complete statistical history of. Kody swanson will enter the 2018 season as the defending champion. Late start but a big finish for the silver crown championship in 2015. Hoosier state dirtpavement doubleheader awaits silver. Dallas breeze photo indianapolis the 50th season of usac silver crown series racing features both dirt and pavement across its 12 race docket, which includes a firsttime venue in pennsylvanias selinsgrove speedway.
Springfield il mile to come alive sunday for usac silver. Apr 27, 2017 from 1987 through 2009, the usac silver crown series put on race after memorable race, many of which are still remembered fondly to this day, in the traditional copper world classic which provided an openwheel heaven for race fans and drivers alike to kick off the season. The united states auto club usac is one of the sanctioning bodies of auto racing in the. Usac triple crown champion dave darland has been tabbed as the driver of hans leins no. Silver crown view all 797 pat abold pennellville, ny. The 2016 usac silver crown champ car series season was the 45th season of the usac silver crown series.
Usac silver crown sprint car racing news, schedules. The 2017 usac silver crown champ car series presented by traxxas season is the 46th season of the usac silver crown series. Entry list near 40 for sundays springfield il usac silver. Aug, 2007 the usac racing sanctioning body is one of the most historic in all of motorsports, we look at their four main series midget cars, silver crown cars, sprint cars, and for focus carsas well as. The press release included rule changes for the usac silver crown champ car series, amsoil national sprint car series, and the nos energy drink national midget series. In november 2016 using various resources such as ulimate racing history, the book dirt road to a silver crown, the book united states auto club.
Oregon, wi its been seven seasons since usac silver crown champ car racing has graced the state of wisconsin, but the wait is over as the series heads to a firsttime venue in oregon, wisconsins madison international speedway this friday night, june 29, for the bytec dairyland 100. Yeley 2003, have achieved the triple crown in a single season. Gordon made silver crown history in 1991 sprint car. Usac silver crown series highlights 4 crown nationals. Nov 29, 2019 several silver crown drivers visited the speedway last summer and noted the tracks size and sweeping turns will make it an ideal venue for a champ car event. Usac s 2015 silver crown championship series kicks off may 1 with the hemelgarn racingsuper fitness rollie beale classic as the series returns to the halfmile paved toledo ohio speedway with. Usac national silver crown 1989 standings driver database. Nascar drivers including jeff gordon, tony stewart, ryan newman, and kasey kahne honed their skills and captured championships while competing in various usac series. September 2122, 2018 eldora speedway rossburg, ohio 37th 4crown nationals presented by nkt. Five drivers in four distinct chassis toured the 1. Swanson became just the latest legendary usac silver crown driver to. Arca, usac returning to wwtr in 2020 world wide technology.
Dozen races on usac silver crown series schedule speed sport. Weld racing usac silver crown series 2002 standings championship points standings for the weld racing usac silver crown series 2002. Usac racing usac silver crown memphis highlights 2019. The series will begin with the phoenix copper cup at ism raceway on april 7, and will end with the 4 crown nationals at eldora speedway on september 22. Hence the longer wheelbase, outboard starters, big fuel tanks and 100 lap races on mile tracks. Usac racing midget cars and silver crown series circle. He also made several starts in the nascar sprint cup, nationwide and camping world truck series. Once upon a time, when usac controlled indy car racing, their champ car indy car schedule included both pavement and dirt races. Usac silvercrown champ car series presented by traxxas 2018. Weld racing usac silver crown series 2002 standings. The usac silver crown car is a direct descendent to the front engine cars that once raced in the 500. Kody swanson will enter the 2019 season as the defending champion. Tony stewarts stunning silver crown title sprint car.
Thursday, 12 december 2019, silver crown slated for a dozen races in golden 50th year. The series began with 15 different lap leaders in the first six races. The silver crown series did, however, suffer its first driver fatality in 21 years when danny milburn of indianapolis, ind. Usac racing announces new rules changes for national series. The triple crown is earned in usac racing when a driver claims all three national championships silver crown, sprint car, and midget car. If you have a yearning for speed, you must purchase usac silver crown series tickets. Nine drivers preparing to chase usac midget crown speed. Apr 08, 2020 he first appeared in the usac silver crown series owner standings in 1989, but as the years progressed his cars and drivers steadily moved up the ranks to become some of the best in the division.
Home info news scheduleresults videos photos rulesforms points drivers. Among nolens silver crown pilots were the late tony elliott, jim keeker, tony stewart, threetime usac national champion bryan clauson, usac triple crown champion jerry coons jr. A handful of drivers have gotten the job done on the land of lincolns other dirt mile, the du quoin state fairgrounds, but are seeking their first springfield victories. The usac silver crown series hoosier hundred, a tradition at the. The 11race schedule alternates throughout the season at venues ranging from dirt tracks located on the nations state fairgrounds with classic covered grandstands to paved surfaces that offer luxury suites and skyboxes. Individual driver statistics for the 1989 usac national silver crown. Selinsgrove speedway welcoming silver crown series speed sport. Nolen, who owns whitelandbased nolen racing, is in his 28th season as a car owner in the usac silver crown series. Usac will have a great representative as executive director in davey hamilton, who stepped up to help bring the sanctioning bodies various series into the future. Similarly, usac series director levi jones, a twotime usac silver crown champion driver himself, is honored to have the series makes its debut at the central pennsylvania track. Fike, shane cockrum and chris urish all have won in their home state, fike twice at springfield and cockrum and urish at duquoin. Indianapolis may 18, 2015 a strong thirty four car entry list reflects renewed enthusiasm for the top tier series of the united states auto club as the silver crown machines prepare for thursday nights prestigious hoosier hundred at the indiana state fairgrounds. Driver champions sprint cars national sprint cra sprint southwest sprint west coast sprint silver crown silver crown midget national midget midwest midget eastern midget western states midget speed 2 irma midget speed 2 midwest thunder midget dma midget.
Silver crown series visiting selinsgrove in 2020 sprint. We talked a lot of drivers yesterday to sedan this place is super rough down in one and two. The team features four drivers whose skills are suited for the demands of dirt. Whats your favorite thing about the usac silver crown cars on the miles. Usac silver crown debuts at selinsgrove in 2020 floracing. Eric gordon walks into the usac trailer and says just write the check boys so eric gordon the last time he won a silver crown race 1990 in milwaukee, chris windham and this place is tricky. One of just 8 drivers to win a usacsanctioned race in 4 different decades. Cart drivers thoughts on usac silver crown racing from 2000 charles intestine. The boys put on a great show at a track that the series hadnt raced on in 15 years. Usac silver crown to return to iowa speedway performance.
World of outlaw drivers comment on nonwing racing eldora may 89. Byrne racing is a family owned and run open wheel race team. Duquoin winner stevie reeves won the usac silver crown divisions rookie of the year for 1991, while russ gamester earned the series most improved driver award. The 2020 usac silver crown champ car season will open with the series. Usac silver crown series feature event 100 miles 67 laps kentucky speedway sparta, kentucky june 16, 2006. Accordingly, in the 65th year of usac racing, fans are going to truly need a scorecard. Usac silver crown from the beginning to today public group. A field of 40plus usac silver crown series drivers are expected to compete in this saturdays bettenhausen 100 at the illinois state fairgrounds in springfield. Similar dives into the usac national midget series and usac national sprint car series ran over the last two days. In fact, no driver was able to lead more than once during those first six events. This group is dedicated to the current usac silver crown championship cars, drivers. Jan opperman 1976 springfield started ran out of fuel while leading on lap 88 of. Similarly, usac series director levi jones, a twotime usac silver crown champion driver himself, is honored to have the series makes its. Pennsylvania is a hotbed of dirt track auto racing and its a thrill to bring usacs brand of racing to selinsgrove speedway, jones said.
Usac silver crown returns to phoenix this weekend racinboys. Pennsylvania is a hotbed of dirt track auto racing and its a thrill to bring usac s brand of racing to selinsgrove speedway, jones said. Dec 12, 2019 the 2020 usac silver crown series schedule has been set. Swanson also became the alltime wins leader in silver crown at salem with 24 wins. Welcome to the facebook page of the amsoil usaccra sprint car series. Pierce leads five drivers in usac silver crown test at. Home info news scheduleresults videos photos rulesforms points drivers links history. Usac silvercrown champ car series presented by traxxas 2018 standings championship points standings for the usac silvercrown champ car series presented by traxxas 2018. Chris windom entered the 2017 season as the defending champion. Leary, whose seven usac amsoil national sprint car wins and pair of silver crown scores are evident of the talent he possesses. Bettenhausen 100 up next for usac silver crown speed sport.
The 2019 usac silver crown series opener was a good one. The series began with the sumar classic at the terre haute action track on april 2, and will end with the 4 crown nationals at eldora speedway on september 23. The triple crown is earned in usac racing when a driver claims all three national championships silver. Follow along for news, updates, and results on your favorite teams and drivers. Iowa speedway announced the addition of the united states auto club usac silver crown series to its actionpacked 2015 schedule. He won his first trophy in 1994 and his first championship in 1996.
Usac racing has published a press release with the national rule changes and subsequent enforcement measures for the 2020 racing season and beyond. David byrne has been racing since he was 8 years old. Many drivers gain the experience needed to advance to the next level ranks of nascar and indy. The 50th season of usac silver crown series racing has both dirt and pavement on its 12 race docket, which includes a firsttime venue in. As a usac silver crown series driver in the late 1980s, he amassed more than 20 top10 finishes. Silver crown sprint cars amsoil national amsoil usac. Selinsgrove speedway welcoming silver crown series speed. While their indianapolis 500 entries were competitive, the team was among the front runners in the newly formed dirt track division which would later become the usac silver crown series. Pennsylvania is a hotbed of dirt track auto racing and its a thrill to bring usac s brand of. News, photos, results, and more from dozens of associations. Usac silver crown series centraldrivers the third turn. Dont miss out on the chance to see some of the best in the business take on the competition. Complete in november 2016 using various resources such as ulimate racing history, the book dirt road to a silver crown, the book united states auto club.
Swanson won the 2018 season title, becoming a 4time series champion. When the 1979 season rolled around watson and now ralph wilke were looking for a driver for their big car. He first appeared in the usac silver crown series owner standings in 1989, but as the years progressed his cars and drivers steadily moved up the ranks to become some of the best in the division. At the time, kaeding became only the second driver in series history with three titles. The arca menards series race, promoted by track enterprises of macon, illinois, will be joined on the august 12 weekend by the usac silver crown series in 2020.
The following is a dive into the usac silver crown series. What makes the usac silver crown champ car series so fascinating is its diversity. Fifty years of speed and glory and utilizing the wayback machine to view old versions of the usac racing website the third turn finished. Silver crown team owner gene nolen passes at 77 sprint car. Aug 16, 2019 there will be nine illinois drivers in todays usac silver crown series tony bettenhausen memorial 100 at the illinois state fairgrounds. Two very local drivers will be in the field, including. Heres a look at an overview of the driver lineup for the 2018 phoenix copper cup april 67 at ism raceway in phoenix, arizona.
Silver crown team owner gene nolen passes at 77 sprint. The usac silver crown series last raced at wwtr then known as gateway motorsports park in 2016. Bud kaeding won his third career usac silver crown championship in 2009. Sep 28, 2019 usac silver crown series highlights 4 crown nationals eldora speedway. From toptobottom, the list includes seven silver crown championships, bettenhausen 100 victories and 97 total silver crown wins, with 15 states represented. Saturday, 14 december 2019, swanson, leary and courtney share spotlight at 2019 night of champions. Silver crown makes debut at madison this friday dirt. Tanner swanson passed chris windom to lead the final 33 laps and win the. Usac national silver crown series tickets usac silver crown series tickets need for speed. The legends of open wheel racing return to the fastest short track on the planet on saturday, june 20, 2015. In recent years, that trail to phoenix has fallen silent. Usac silver crown set for williams grove speed sport. Seasons drivers career wins career t5s career t10s tracks.
The usac racing sanctioning body is one of the most historic in all of motorsports, we look at their four main series midget cars, silver crown cars, sprint cars, and for focus carsas well as. Apr 24, 2017 from 1987 through 2009, the usac silver crown series put on race after memorable race, many of which are still remembered fondly to this day, in the traditional copper world classic which provided an openwheel heaven for race fans and drivers alike to kick off the season. In addition, the usac cra sprint car divisions winningest driver and current point leader damion gardner is entered along with a pair of drivers who lead their respective series and are seeking their first career silver crown wins, justin grant and brady bacon. Cart drivers thoughts on usac silver crown racing from 2000. Though he never won an entrant title, gene nolen was known in the usac racing world as one of the series best owners. The 2018 usac silver crown champ car series is the 47th season of silver crown racing. Usac silver crown from the beginning to today has 982 members. Byrider 100 indianapolis raceway park clermont, indiana july 31, 2003. Mar 28, 2009 cart drivers max papis, dario franchitti, and helio castoneves talk about the usac silver crown series.
From 1971 to 1980, the series was named national dirt car championship, then renamed silver crown series in 1981. Breaking down the usac silver crown field sprint car. Chuck leary was rewarded with silver crown rookie of the year honors that year, while darland collected the series most improved driver. Dirt track racing, auto racing, old race cars, vintage race car, car and driver, champs, monster trucks, crown. Kody swanson entered the 2016 season as the defending champion. The 2018 usac silver crown champ car series is the 47th season of silver crown racing under the usac banner. The series began with the sumar classic at the terre haute action track on april 3, and ended with the 4 crown nationals at eldora speedway on september 24. Pennsylvania is a hotbed of dirt track auto racing and its a thrill to bring usac s brand of racing to selinsgrove speedway, jones stated. See more ideas about sprint cars, indy cars and sprint car racing. Entry list reflects renewed enthusiasm for silver crown series.
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