| 1992 Toyota Atlantic Championship season | |
|---|---|
| SCCA Toyota Atlantic Championship | |
| Season | |
| Races | 14 |
| Start date | February 2nd |
| End date | October 18th |
| Awards | |
| Drivers' champion |  Chris Smith |
The 1992 Toyota Atlantic Championship season was contested over 14 rounds. The SCCA Toyota Atlantic Championship Drivers' Champion was Chris Smith.
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Smith | 150 |
| 2 |  Steve Cameron | 145 |
| 3 | Stuart Crow | 134 |
| 4 |  Russell Spence | 99 |
| 5 |  David Empringham | 96 |
| 6 | Charlie Nearburg | 90 |
| 7 | Jamie Galles | 76 |
| 8 | Mark Dismore | 72 |
| 9 |  Harald Huysman | 70 |
| 10 | Bert Hart | 63 |
| 11 | Patrick Carpentier | 59 |
| 12 | Peter Faucetta | 59 |
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