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United States Auto Club's Silver Crown Series has been described
as the premier series of USAC. Many drivers
gain the experience needed to advance to the "next level
ranks" of NASCAR and Indy. Previous Champions include A.J. Foyt,
Mario Andretti, "Pancho" Carter, Gary Bettenhausen, Ken
Schrader, Dave Blaney, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman,
and J.J. Yeley.
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| The Silver Crown cars are 1500 pound, traditionally styled, front engine cars that were originally intended for the dirt surfaces of the famous one-mile dirt tracks such as the Indiana State Fairgrounds, along with the Springfield and DuQuoin fairgrounds in Illinois. Until these cars were given their own series in 1971, they competed as part of the National Championship Trail, which included the Indianapolis 500. Today these cars put on exciting shows at paved tracks across the nation in addition to the traditional dirt miles that are so integral to the history of open-wheel racing. Versatility is the key to success in this series as it makes regular appearances at 1/2-mile dirt and 5/8-mile paved tracks to 1-mile dirt and 1.25-mile paved tracks. Silver Crown races are longer in distance than other USAC open wheel division races and distances are usually 100 miles or 100 laps, depending on the track. (USAC) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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