Remember the USAC Sabre Champ Car?

Ovalmeister · 8/21/08, 11:37 AM

Was envisioned to be a stepping stone between the Silver Crowns and Indy Cars. Just wondered how many folks remember it.
David.

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Dwight Clock · 8/21/08, 11:59 AM

I did not remember that, David. Thanks for posting the link.

SUPERDUKE · 8/21/08, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ovalmeister

Was envisioned to be a stepping stone between the Silver Crowns and Indy Cars. Just wondered how many folks remember it.
David.

http://www.can-am-cars.com/productca...&idproduct=484

I DO! GEORGE SNIDER DONE A LOT OF TESTING IT! IT WAS A V6!:checkered:

SUPERDUKE · 8/21/08, 12:34 PM

:idea:

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Originally Posted by Dwight Clock

I did not remember that, David. Thanks for posting the link.

WHERE YOU BEEN?:idea:

D.O. · 8/21/08, 1:16 PM

Cheaper than a new gen Silver Crown !
:dologob:

Ovalmeister · 8/21/08, 1:17 PM

From the internet snooping I've been doing, the cars/series never got off the ground here in the states. However, there was an "exhibition" race held in Japan. Various drivers were invited to take part, including the Bettenhausen brothers, Stan Fox and others. And the price didn't seem too crazy. Under $70,000 race ready. Maybe USAC should revisit this idea. That's cheaper than the NASCAR/New Generation Silver Crown car! :thumb
David.

mac miller · 8/21/08, 1:44 PM

This car was designed by Eagle and Lightning designer, Roman Slobodynskyj and built by Edmunds AutoResearch shop. It was tested quite a bit by George Snider.

I believe all of the cars stayed in Japan after the exhibition.

Frankly, this car was a much better car and better idea than what the new super silver crown car turned into.

Dwight Clock · 8/21/08, 2:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SUPERDUKE

:idea:
WHERE YOU BEEN?:idea:

Not in Japan, the only place they ever hit a race track. You are getting to be a real sad joke, Duke. You can't reply to anything without running your mouth and trying to put somebody down. A real classless act. Do us all a favor and take a flying f*&# into a rolling donut.:moon:

SUPERDUKE · 8/21/08, 3:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Clock

Not in Japan, the only place they ever hit a race track. You are getting to be a real sad joke, Duke. You can't reply to anything without running your mouth and trying to put somebody down. A real classless act. Do us all a favor and take a flying f*&# into a rolling donut.:moon:

THANKS FOR YOUR KIND WORDS! YOU SAID I WAS CLUELESS? BUT I SEEN SNIDER TEST THE CAR AT THE IMS! RUN ABOUT 165 MPH! WHY DID YOU NOT KNOW THIS? YOU WORK THERE???????????? THERE ARE SOME THAT ENJOY MY INSIGHT ON REAL RACING! NOT YOU I GUESS!:applaud:

illinisprintfan · 8/21/08, 3:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Clock

Do us all a favor and take a flying f*&# into a rolling donut.:moon:

Huh?? That sounds like some kind of obscure olympic event that NBC has been unwilling to televise or something. :eek:

8/21/08, 11:37 AM	#1 Remember the USAC Sabre Champ Car?
Ovalmeister Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805	Was envisioned to be a stepping stone between the Silver Crowns and Indy Cars. Just wondered how many folks remember it. David. http://www.can-am-cars.com/productca...&idproduct=484

8/21/08, 11:59 AM	#2 Re: Remember the USAC Sabre Champ Car?
Dwight Clock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,233	I did not remember that, David. Thanks for posting the link.

8/21/08, 1:16 PM	#5 Re: Remember the USAC Sabre Champ Car?
D.O. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,915	Cheaper than a new gen Silver Crown ! :dologob:

8/21/08, 1:17 PM	#6 Re: Remember the USAC Sabre Champ Car?
Ovalmeister Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805	From the internet snooping I've been doing, the cars/series never got off the ground here in the states. However, there was an "exhibition" race held in Japan. Various drivers were invited to take part, including the Bettenhausen brothers, Stan Fox and others. And the price didn't seem too crazy. Under $70,000 race ready. Maybe USAC should revisit this idea. That's cheaper than the NASCAR/New Generation Silver Crown car! :thumb David.

8/21/08, 1:44 PM	#7 Re: Remember the USAC Sabre Champ Car?
mac miller Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 240	This car was designed by Eagle and Lightning designer, Roman Slobodynskyj and built by Edmunds AutoResearch shop. It was tested quite a bit by George Snider. I believe all of the cars stayed in Japan after the exhibition. Frankly, this car was a much better car and better idea than what the new super silver crown car turned into.