SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Former USAC driver Jason McCord has been named Coordinator of USAC’s K & N Silver Crown Championship Series.
A former series participant, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his new post, both from the participant and administrative side, having been involved for the past two years as an administrator with the Premier Racing Ass’n.
“I look forward to the challenges ahead for the Silver Crown Series as we continue to develop and refine the new pavement car, while maintaining the time-honored tradition of dirt-track racing,” says McCord. “We realize the great heritage this series has and I am glad to be a part of the continuing legacy. We project a successful season in 2008 while expecting expansion in 2009 and beyond.”
The opening showcase for USAC’s 2008 K & N Silver Crown Series is the Feb. 15-16 Copper on Dirt at Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix, Ariz.
The 2008 season includes five additional dirt-track venues and five pavement outings, concluding with the Copper World Classic at Phoenix (Ariz.) Int’l Raceway Nov. 6, in conjunction with the Checker Auto Parts 500 NASCAR events.
The popular Sumar Classic returns to the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track July 25, as the track prepares for an announcement regarding new management.
The schedule:
Feb. 15-16, Manzanita Speedway, Phoenix, Ariz.; May 8, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, S.C.; May 23, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind.; June 28, Richmond Int’l Raceway, Richmond, Va.; July 24, O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis, Clermont, Ind.; July 25, Terre Haute Action Track, Terre Haute, Ind.; Aug. 10, Iowa Speedway, Newton, Iowa; Aug. 16, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.; Aug. 31, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, DuQuoin, Ill.; Sept. 20, Eldora Speedway, Rossburg, Ohio; Nov. 6, Phoenix Int’l Raceway, Avondale, Ariz.