August 26, 2008
Ashmore Purchases C&R Racing Car Project
Bruce Ashmore, former Chief IndyCar Designer with Lola and President of Reynard North America has purchased the New Generation Silver Crown car project from Chris Paulsen’s C&R Racing, Inc. The car will be racing again in 2010 when USAC re-organize the series.
Chris Paulsen says “this is just what USAC needs right now. People like Bruce will put USAC back where it belongs, as one of the most respected sanctioning bodies in this country, and I wish him all the best with the car.”
Ashmore says “I have enjoyed working in USAC racing more than anything I have ever done in motorsport. I really want to thank Chris Paulsen for this opportunity to become a racing car constructor in my own right. I am very confident that when USAC re-launches the series, and the cars race again in 2010, the division will be very successful with their new look, bodywork, and new name.”
The USAC New Generation Silver Crown Car raced in 2006 and 2007 and was the brainchild of Bill France and NASCAR. The car is designed to race on the larger ovals to support IndyCar and NASCAR events. USAC has reinstated the traditional Silver Crown car while it develops the New Generation car for 2010 competition. The C&R car won several events against fierce competition in the two years the car raced. The C&R racing cars are owned by people of note such as AJ Foyt and Ron Hemelgarn from IndyCar fame, and Darryl Guiducci’s 6R racing, Roger Johnson, and Steve Weirich, current USAC sprint car owners.
Contact: Bruce Ashmore
Phone: 317-496-9909
Email: bruce@ashmoredesign.com
Issue Date: July 11, 2008
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