The Silver Crown is iRacing’s USAC Silver Crown car, a high-powered pavement oval racer built by C&R Racing for the premier USAC open-wheel series.
iRacing Released: 2009
Manufacturer: C&R Racing
Class: USAC Silver Crown
Drive Type: RWD
In the world of Silver Crown iRacing competition, a common question arises for open-wheel enthusiasts: how does the front-engine “Big Car” compare to the nimble, aggressive pavement Sprint Car? Both vehicles utilize a 410 cubic-inch V8 engine and represent the pinnacle of asphalt oval racing, but they are engineered for entirely different purposes. Choosing between…
The Silver Crown iRacing garage is a place where old-school mechanical engineering meets high-speed oval strategy. Unlike modern formula cars that rely on complex aerodynamics, the Silver Crown is a “mechanical grip” machine. To go fast, you must understand how to balance 819 horsepower on a beam-axle chassis using two primary tools: tire stagger and…
Mastering the Silver Crown iRacing machine is a test of discipline and patience. With 819 horsepower and a total lack of aerodynamic downforce, this car possesses a power-to-weight ratio that can overwhelm even the most experienced oval racers. To find success in the Silver Crown, you must move away from the “point and shoot” mentality…
The Silver Crown iRacing release has officially arrived, bringing the raw power and high-speed intensity of USAC’s “Big Cars” to the simulation. This front-engine, open-wheel beast is a unique addition to the service, offering a driving experience that combines the mechanical grit of a short-track racer with the blistering speeds of a superspeedway bullet. With…
The Silver Crown iRacing partnership is official. iRacing has formally announced the addition of the C&R Racing Silver Crown to its premier oval racing lineup. Known as the “Big Cars” of the United States Auto Club (USAC), these front-engine, open-wheel beasts represent the ultimate challenge in American short-track and speedway racing. This announcement confirms that…
The Silver Crown iRacing rumors are gaining massive traction as the service prepares for its debut. Whispers from within the development team suggest that iRacing is working on a high-fidelity recreation of the “Big Cars”—the legendary front-engine, open-wheel beasts that dominated the American championship circuit for decades. If these rumors are true, sim racers are…