 Program cover for the 1957 Trenton 500; the race intended to become USAC's premier stock car event | |
| Category | Stock car racing |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Inaugural season | 1950 |
| Folded | 1984 |
| Drivers | Fred Lorenzen, Norm Nelson, Butch Hartman, Roger McCluskey, A. J. Foyt, Paul Goldsmith, Don White, Parnelli Jones |
The USAC Stock Car division was the stock car racing class sanctioned by the United States Auto Club (USAC).[1] The division raced nationally; drivers from USAC's open wheel classes like Indy cars, Silver Crown, sprints, and midgets frequently competed in races and won championships. Several NASCAR drivers raced in USAC Stock Cars at various points in their careers.
In the late 1950s, USAC Stock Cars rivaled NASCAR stock cars with races throughout the Midwestern and Northeastern United States.[2] NASCAR owners Holman-Moody found racing in USAC Stock Cars to be appealing because of USAC's ties to the Indianapolis 500.[2]
- ^ "The USAC Stock Car Series". Ultimate Racing History. Retrieved March 13, 2010.
- ^ a b Edsall, Larry; Teske, Mike (2003). Ford Racing Century: A Photographic History of Ford Motorsports. MotorBooks/MBI Publishing Company. p. 33. ISBN 0-7603-1621-X. Retrieved March 12, 2010.