IRL in the 1998 season. Full information
3rd season of the IRL proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 24th January to 11th October in 1998, 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: Robby Unser , Andy Michner , Brian Tyler , JJ Yeley , Steve Knapp , Jack Hewitt , Donnie Beechler , Stevie Reeves
Participated in training: Tyce Carlson , Paul Durant , Scott Harrington , Jimmy Kite
List of races and tracks in the 1998 season
| Race | Winner | Track | Race Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1998 Disney World Indycars |
Tony Stewart
G-Force GF01, #1 |
Disney World | 24th January 1998 |
|
1998 Phoenix Indycars |
Scott Sharp
Dallara IR7, #8 |
Phoenix | 22nd March 1998 |
|
1998 Indianapolis 500 |
Eddie Cheever
Dallara IR7, #51 |
Indianapolis | 24th May 1998 |
|
1998 Texas Indycars Race 1 |
Billy Boat
Dallara IR7, #11 |
Texas Motor Speedway | 6th June 1998 |
|
1998 New Hampshire Indycars |
Tony Stewart
Dallara IR7, #1 |
New Hampshire | 28th June 1998 |
|
1998 Dover Downs Indycars |
Scott Sharp
Dallara IR7, #8 |
Dover Downs | 19th July 1998 |
|
1998 Charlotte Indycars |
Kenny Brack
Dallara IR7, #14 |
Charlotte | 25th July 1998 |
|
1998 Pikes Peak Indycars |
Kenny Brack
Dallara IR7, #14 |
Pikes Peak Int Raceway | 16th August 1998 |
|
1998 Atlanta Indycars |
Kenny Brack
Dallara IR7, #14 |
Atlanta | 29th August 1998 |
|
1998 Texas Indycars Race 2 |
John Paul, Jr.
G-Force GF01, #10 |
Texas Motor Speedway | 20th September 1998 |
|
1998 Las Vegas Indycars |
Arie Luyendyk
G-Force GF01, #5 |
Las Vegas Speedway | 11th October 1998 |
Drivers championship 1998
List of all drivers for the 1998 season
| Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Kenny Brack | 332 |
| Davey Hamilton | 292 |
| Tony Stewart | 289 |
| Scott Sharp | 272 |
| Buddy Lazier | 262 |
| Jeff Ward | 252 |
| Scott Goodyear | 244 |
| Arie Luyendyk | 227 |
| Eddie Cheever | 222 |
| Marco Greco | 219 |
| John Paul, Jr. | 216 |
| Stephan Gregoire | 201 |
| Billy Boat | 194 |
| Sam Schmidt | 186 |
| Mark Dismore | 180 |
| Robby Unser | 176 |
| Robbie Buhl | 174 |
| Brian Tyler | 140 |
| Buzz Calkins | 134 |
| Raul Boesel | 132 |
| Greg Ray | 128 |
| Steve Knapp | 118 |
| Jack Miller | 100 |
| Andy Michner | 92 |
| Stan Wattles | 88 |
| Roberto Guerrero | 83 |
| Tyce Carlson | 73 |
| Donnie Beechler | 71 |
| Eliseo Salazar | 60 |
| Michael Groff | 56 |
| Jimmy Kite | 52 |
| JJ Yeley | 50 |
| Jim Guthrie | 41 |
| Jack Hewitt | 23 |
| Stevie Reeves | 20 |
| Dave Steele | 17 |
| Billy Roe | 11 |
| Paul Durant | 9 |
| Scott Harrington | 8 |
| Johnny Unser | 5 |
| Robbie Groff | 2 |
List of all cars in the 1998 season
Aurora
Aurora
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