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Forum: Silver Crown Classifieds

11/14/23, 5:15 PM

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Silver Crown Car Race Ready

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Posted By Tim

Silver Crown Car Race Ready

Beast 4 coil silver crown car complete and race ready. Includes BERT sprint car transmission/starter, new fuel tank bladder in 2020, KSE full steering box, KSE pump, spare front end, spare rear end,...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

11/13/23, 11:15 AM

Replies: 39

What would it take for USAC to be as big as the WOO?

Views: 7,215

Posted By Tim

Re: What would it take for USAC to be as big as the WOO?

My opinion - What it would take is a "dictator" with the strong promotional characteristic to draw the dollars necessary to make the entertainment as, or even more, attractive to all of the...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

9/3/23, 10:53 AM

Replies: 16

Silver Crown engine

Views: 2,991

Posted By Tim

Re: Silver Crown engine

Folks,

Yes, I agree that the ASCS engines provide less power than the Fords, and other more exotic headed motors. What is interesting, however, is that we ran all last year with an ASCS engine. ...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

7/15/23, 10:32 AM

Replies: 0

Need Help?

Views: 805

Posted By Tim

Need Help?

Anyone needing help during ISW feel free to give me a call.

Tim Simmons
217-343-3779

PS - Don't be offended too much by the voicemail greeting. It is meant for those I have no desire to talk...

Forum: Silver Crown Classifieds

7/10/23, 11:01 AM

Replies: 1

Silver Crown Front Drive, BEAST Hood

Views: 2,677

Posted By Tim

Re: Silver Crown Front Drive, BEAST Hood

I am planning to be in the INDY area for sprint weeks and can bring these with me. Let me know if you are interested.

Tim Simmons
217-343-3779

Forum: Silver Crown Classifieds

7/3/23, 12:09 PM

Replies: 1

Silver Crown Front Drive, BEAST Hood

Views: 2,677

Posted By Tim

Silver Crown Front Drive, BEAST Hood

I have what I assume to be a Barnes front starter drive with pulley for Silver Crown motor. Looking to get $350

Also have what appears to be a BEAST hood for a wide body chassis. Looking to get...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/30/23, 12:13 PM

Replies: 71

Is the system broken?

Views: 25,147

Posted By Tim

Re: Is the system broken?

Yeah, I had the same thing happen with me but, unfortunately, I couldn't let it go. When the VP of the company I worked for replied that the company made money rather than product, I replied that we...

Forum: Sprint Car Classifieds

12/15/22, 8:44 AM

Replies: 1

50” 6 pin axle

Views: 1,258

Posted By Tim

Re: 50” 6 pin axle

Still available?

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

9/26/22, 11:08 AM

Replies: 32

Did USAC mess up or does blame go elsewhere?

Views: 8,137

Posted By Tim

Re: Did USAC mess up or does blame go elsewhere?

Folks,

During the drivers' meeting Kirk told us the transponders could be kept for the weekend or turned in after the races Friday night and given back for Saturday - it was our choice.

Now,...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

9/13/22, 7:50 AM

Replies: 6

Respect/Appreciation of Driver

Views: 1,602

Posted By Tim

Re: Respect/Appreciation of Driver

Folks,

While I appreciate the efforts of those who require/strongly suggest a fire suppression system for open wheel cars I am, and have been for some time, convinced that it is time for the fuel...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

4/16/22, 12:26 PM

Replies: 37

So is there a real, lasting tire option for full up sprints?

Views: 6,880

Posted By Tim

Re: So is there a real, lasting tire option for full up spri

To explain this a bit further, I was re-educated about how the economics work in a publicly traded organization. I was always under the impression that the customers of the CEO of an organization...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

4/15/22, 9:48 AM

Replies: 37

So is there a real, lasting tire option for full up sprints?

Views: 6,880

Posted By Tim

Re: So is there a real, lasting tire option for full up spri

Folks,

A local racer here just received two American Racer MC2 right rears. Assuming what he told me is true, which I have no reason not to believe him, he paid $600 for the two, including $60...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

4/13/22, 7:57 AM

Replies: 37

So is there a real, lasting tire option for full up sprints?

Views: 6,880

Posted By Tim

Re: So is there a real, lasting tire option for full up spri

Folks,

To answer the question, yes, there are options to allow more races with the same tire(s). Hoosier still makes Silver Crown tires (as far as I know) up to the F85 and 95 tires used for the...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

4/2/22, 3:44 PM

Replies: 8

USAC new tire rule for 2023

Views: 3,224

Posted By Tim

Re: USAC new tire rule for 2023

While this may be a solution I'm eagerly awaiting the results from the new track surface reported to be at Perris next year.

I'm also of the understanding that any beef product, including...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

4/2/22, 2:55 PM

Replies: 326

Tire Dopers

Views: 1,099,961

Posted By Tim

Re: Tire Dopers

Folks,

We can gripe and complain about this forever. How about some solutions? Are there things that can be done from a program perspective to deter the desire for doping? Assuming the tire is...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

3/28/22, 8:00 AM

Replies: 326

Tire Dopers

Views: 1,099,961

Posted By Tim

Re: Tire Dopers

Folks,

I should probably know the answer to the following question but, since I make every attempt to abide by all rules stated by the sanctioning body, I don't know. What is the cost to dope a...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/29/22, 8:03 PM

Replies: 41

World of outlaws to implement fire suppression system in ‘23

Views: 6,405

Posted By Tim

Re: World of outlaws to implement fire suppression system in

Thanks, Duke - I'll look into it. Glad to hear your driver was OK.

Tim Simmons

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/29/22, 3:17 PM

Replies: 41

World of outlaws to implement fire suppression system in ‘23

Views: 6,405

Posted By Tim

Re: World of outlaws to implement fire suppression system in

Duke,

When you say there have been no issues, have you had occasion to need the fire suppression system, as in- have you had a fire that required it? If so, were there any ill-effects of the...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/29/22, 10:31 AM

Replies: 41

World of outlaws to implement fire suppression system in ‘23

Views: 6,405

Posted By Tim

Re: World of outlaws to implement fire suppression system in

I still run the Waterman shutoff valve on my Silver Crown tank. While a step in the right direction we need to realize that we are counting on the driver to be coherent enough to pull this pin (if...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/28/22, 1:57 PM

Replies: 41

World of outlaws to implement fire suppression system in ‘23

Views: 6,405

Posted By Tim

Re: World of outlaws to implement fire suppression system in

Interesting - No high pressure fuel pump/fittings/hoses/bypasses in the cockpit between the driver's legs.

Tim Simmons

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/28/22, 11:45 AM

Replies: 41

World of outlaws to implement fire suppression system in ‘23

Views: 6,405

Posted By Tim

Re: World of outlaws to implement fire suppression system in

Folks,

While I am older than several on this forum there are a few things I am ignorant about concerning earlier sprint car construction. Can someone enlighten me as to the location of the fuel...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/25/22, 1:53 PM

Replies: 20

USAC’s Bonus Bucks

Views: 4,004

Posted By Tim

Re: USAC’s Bonus Bucks

Agreed, except for fact that we are now talking about owners (plural) vs. a single owner. I am not aware of any owners that have cars that compete in all races in all three divisions, not to mention...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/25/22, 11:02 AM

Replies: 20

USAC’s Bonus Bucks

Views: 4,004

Posted By Tim

Re: USAC’s Bonus Bucks

OK Folks - I'm just going to throw this out there (not trying to hijack this thread),

Each of the drivers mentioned, and potentially a couple of others, do indeed have a chance at this bonus, but...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/20/22, 8:56 AM

Replies: 51

Thorson winging it too ?

Views: 10,844

Posted By Tim

Re: Thorson winging it too ?

Thanks, Kinser - So it appears to me that USAC is as healthy as the other series. Losing some to the wings may not have the dire consequences feared. Indeed, it could be that some "refreshing" of...

Forum: Indiana Open Wheel Forum

1/19/22, 4:40 PM

Replies: 51

Thorson winging it too ?

Views: 10,844

Posted By Tim

Re: Thorson winging it too ?

My response to this is, with respect, "USAC needs to step up $" or what? What are the consequences if they continue with the purse as is? Do we feel that the car counts will dwindle to the point of...

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