IRL in the 1996 season. Full information

1st season of IRL, started 27th January and ended at 26th May 1996

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 Harrington , David Kudrave , Scott Brayton

List of races and tracks in the 1996 season

Race Winner Track Race Start
Disney World Indycars 1996 Disney World Indycars Buzz Calkins
Reynard 95I, #12
Disney World 27th January 1996
Phoenix Indycars 1996 Phoenix Indycars Arie Luyendyk
Reynard 95I, #5
Phoenix 24th March 1996
Indianapolis 500 1996 Indianapolis 500 Buddy Lazier
Reynard 95I, #91
Indianapolis 26th May 1996

Drivers championship 1996

Scott Sharp

United States

Champion

Buzz Calkins

United States

2nd place

Robbie Buhl

United States

3rd place

List of all cars in the 1996 season

Lola T95/00

Buick/Menard

Lola T93/00

Buick/Menard

Lola T95/00

Mercedes

Lola ? 1996

Cosworth