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 USAC Silver Crown

The 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.
   

USAC Silver Crown Champions

1971- George Snider 1972- A.J. Foyt 1973- Al Unser
1974- Mario Andretti 1975- Jimmy Caruthers 1976- Billy Cassella
1977- Larry Rice 1978- Pancho Carter 1979- Bobby Olivero
1980- Gary Bettenhausen 1981- Larry Rice 1982- Kenny Schrader
1983- Gery Bettenhausen 1984- Dave Blaney 1985- Rick Hood
1986- Jack Hewitt 1987- Jack Hewitt 1988- Steve Butler
1989- Chuck Gurney 1990- Jimmy Sills 1991- Jeff Gordon
1992- Steve Butler 1993- Mike Bliss 1994- Jimmy Sills
1995- Tony Stewart 1996- Jimmy Sills 1997- Dave Darland
1998- Jason Leffler 1999- Ryan Newman 2000- Tracy Hines
2001- Paul White 2002- J.J. Yeley 2003- J.J. Yeley
2004- Dave Steele 2005- Dave Steele 2006- Bud Kaeding
2007- Bud Kaeding 2008- Jerry Coons Jr. 2009- Bud Kaeding
2010- Levi Jones 2011- ??
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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