CART in the 1982 season. Full information
4th season of the CART proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 28th March to 6th November in 1982, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of CART!
Beginners of the season: Jacques Villeneuve , Chip Ganassi , Pat Bedard , Jim Hickman , Al Unser, Jr. , Chris Kneifel , Chet Fillip
Participated in training: Howdy Holmes , Jerry Sneva , Gary Bettenhausen , Tom Bigelow , Hector Rebaque , Chip Mead , Jim Hickman , Dick Ferguson , Chip Ganassi , Bill Tempero , Hurley Haywood , Johnny Rutherford , Greg Leffler , Phil Krueger , Pat Bedard , Jim McElreath , Dick Simon
List of races and tracks in the 1982 season
| Race | Winner | Track | Race Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1982 Phoenix Champ Cars Race 1 |
Rick Mears
Penske PC10, #1 |
Phoenix | 28th March 1982 |
|
1982 Atlanta Champ Cars |
Rick Mears
Penske PC10, #1 |
Atlanta | 1st May 1982 |
|
1982 Indianapolis 500 |
Gordon Johncock
Wildcat Mk8B, #20 |
Indianapolis | 29th May 1982 |
|
1982 Milwaukee Champ Cars Race 1 |
Gordon Johncock
Wildcat Mk8B, #20 |
Milwaukee | 13th June 1982 |
|
1982 Cleveland Champ Cars |
Bobby Rahal
March 82C, #19 |
Cleveland | 4th July 1982 |
|
1982 Michigan 500 |
Gordon Johncock
Wildcat Mk8B, #20 |
Michigan | 18th July 1982 |
|
1982 Milwaukee Champ Cars Race 2 |
Tom Sneva
March 82C, #7 |
Milwaukee | 1st August 1982 |
|
1982 Pocono 500 |
Rick Mears
Penske PC10, #1 |
Pocono | 15th August 1982 |
|
1982 Riverside Champ Cars |
Rick Mears
Penske PC10, #1 |
Riverside | 29th August 1982 |
|
1982 Road America Champ Cars |
Hector Rebaque
March 82C, #32 |
Elkhart Lake | 19th September 1982 |
|
1982 Michigan Champ Cars |
Bobby Rahal
March 82C, #19 |
Michigan | 26th September 1982 |
|
1982 Phoenix Champ Cars Race 2 |
Tom Sneva
March 82C, #7 |
Phoenix | 6th November 1982 |
Drivers championship 1982
List of all drivers for the 1982 season
| Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Rick Mears | 294 |
| Bobby Rahal | 242 |
| Mario Andretti | 188 |
| Gordon Johncock | 186 |
| Tom Sneva | 144 |
| Kevin Cogan | 136 |
| Al Unser | 125 |
| Geoff Brabham | 110 |
| Roger Mears | 103 |
| Tony Bettenhausen jr | 80 |
| Bill Alsup | 70 |
| Johnny Rutherford | 62 |
| Josele Garza | 56 |
| Howdy Holmes | 56 |
| Gary Bettenhausen | 48 |
| Hector Rebaque | 48 |
| Pancho Carter | 47 |
| Johnny Parsons jr | 41 |
| Mike Mosley | 37 |
| Tom Bigelow | 32 |
| Al Unser, Jr. | 30 |
| Danny Sullivan | 28 |
| Greg Leffler | 27 |
| Phil Krueger | 27 |
| Dick Simon | 26 |
| Herm Johnson | 24 |
| Jim Hickman | 24 |
| AJ Foyt jr | 22 |
| Bill Tempero | 22 |
| Vern Schuppan | 18 |
| Jerry Karl | 17 |
| Michael Chandler | 13 |
| Scott Brayton | 11 |
| Chip Ganassi | 10 |
| Gordon Smiley | 8 |
| Chris Kneifel | 6 |
| Chip Mead | 4 |
| George Snider | 3 |
| Jim McElreath | 3 |
| Hurley Haywood | 3 |
| Billy Vukovich | 2 |
| Pat Bedard | 2 |
| Pete Halsmer | 2 |
| Dennis Firestone | 1 |
| Dick Ferguson | 1 |
| Jerry Sneva | 1 |
| Jacques Villeneuve | 1 |
| Chet Fillip | 1 |
List of all cars in the 1982 season
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