IRL in the 1996 season. Full information
1st season of the IRL proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 27th January to 26th May in 1996, 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 IRL!
Beginners of the season: Davey Hamilton , Richie Hearn , Buzz Calkins , Tony Stewart , Stan Wattles , Jim Guthrie , Paul Durant , Joe Gosek , Brad Murphey , Racin Gardner
Participated in training: Scott Brayton , David Kudrave , Scott Harrington
List of races and tracks in the 1996 season
| Race | Winner | Track | Race Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
1996 Disney World Indycars |
Buzz Calkins
Reynard 95I, #12 |
Disney World | 27th January 1996 |
|
1996 Phoenix Indycars |
Arie Luyendyk
Reynard 95I, #5 |
Phoenix | 24th March 1996 |
|
1996 Indianapolis 500 |
Buddy Lazier
Reynard 95I, #91 |
Indianapolis | 26th May 1996 |
Drivers championship 1996
List of all drivers for the 1996 season
| Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Scott Sharp | 246 |
| Buzz Calkins | 246 |
| Robbie Buhl | 240 |
| Roberto Guerrero | 237 |
| Richie Hearn | 237 |
| Arie Luyendyk | 225 |
| Tony Stewart | 204 |
| Johnny O'Connell | 192 |
| Davey Hamilton | 192 |
| Michele Alboreto | 189 |
| Stephan Gregoire | 165 |
| Buddy Lazier | 159 |
| Eddie Cheever | 147 |
| Scott Brayton | 111 |
| David Kudrave | 80 |
| Jim Guthrie | 74 |
| Fermin Velez | 60 |
| Eliseo Salazar | 58 |
| Johnny Unser | 56 |
| Stan Wattles | 44 |
| Davy Jones | 33 |
| Paul Durant | 32 |
| Alessandro Zampedri | 31 |
| Danny Ongais | 28 |
| Hideshi Matsuda | 27 |
| Scott Harrington | 20 |
| Mark Dismore | 16 |
| Joe Gosek | 13 |
| Brad Murphey | 12 |
| Racin Gardner | 10 |
| Marco Greco | 9 |
List of all cars in the 1996 season
Ford
Ford
Ford
Buick/Menard
Ford
Buick/Menard
Buick
Mercedes
Ford
Buick
Ford
Buick
Cosworth
Ford