1999 CART FedEx Championship Series

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1999 CART season
FedEx Championship Series
CART vertical logo (1997-2002).svg
Season
Races20
Start dateMarch 21
End dateOctober 31
Awards
Drivers' champion Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya
Constructors' Cup Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Reynard
Manufacturers' Cup Flag of Japan.svg Honda
Nations' Cup Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil
Rookie of the Year Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya
  1998
2000  

The 1999 FedEx Championship Series season was the twenty-first in the Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) era of American open-wheel car racing. It consisted of 20 races, beginning in Homestead, Florida on March 21 and concluding in Fontana, California on October 31. The season was marred by the fatal accidents of Gonzalo Rodríguez during practice for the Laguna Seca round and Greg Moore at the final round, in addition to various injuries that took several drivers out of championship contention.

Contents

Juan Pablo Montoya, in his first CART season after two successful seasons in International Formula 3000, won the championship and the Rookie of the Year honors, the second and final driver to win both awards in the same season, after Nigel Mansell in 1993. The season ended in a tie, with Montoya and Dario Franchitti both having 212 championship points, though Montoya broke the tie-breaker due to having seven wins, over Franchitti's three.

With Al Unser Jr. running his final season in the series, 1999 was the last year in which the Al Unser name was on the CART grid. Also, this was the first season without Bobby Rahal on the grid. Mercedes-Benz scored their final pole and victory with Greg Moore at the season opener before they ended their participation in American open-wheel racing at the end of 2000.

Constructors

The following teams and drivers competed in the 1999 CART Championship Series season. [1] [2] [3]

TeamChassisEngineTyreNoDriversRacesPrimary Sponsors
Flag of the United States.svg Marlboro Team Penske Penske PC-27B Mercedes IC 108E3 G 2 Flag of the United States.svg Al Unser Jr. 1, 4–5, 12, 18–20 Marlboro
Lola B99/00 6–11, 13–17
Penske PC-27B Flag of Brazil.svg Tarso Marques 2–3
35–6, 8
Lola B99/00 9
Flag of Uruguay.svg Gonzalo Rodríguez 13, 17
Penske PC-27B Flag of the United States.svg Alex Barron 12, 20
Flag of the United States.svg Chip Ganassi Racing Reynard 99i Honda HRS F 4 Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya All Target
12 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Vasser All
Flag of the United States.svg Walker Racing Reynard 99i Honda HRS G 5 Flag of Brazil.svg Gil de Ferran All Valvoline
15 Flag of Japan.svg Naoki Hattori 1, 13–14, 16–20 Alpine
Flag of the United States.svg Memo Gidley 8–11
Flag of the United States.svg Newman/Haas Racing Swift 010.c Ford-Cosworth XD F 6 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Andretti All Texaco-Havoline
11 Flag of Brazil.svg Christian Fittipaldi 1–12, 18–20 Big Kmart
Flag of Brazil.svg Roberto Moreno 13–17
Flag of the United States.svg Team Rahal Reynard 99i Ford-Cosworth XD F 7 Flag of Italy.svg Max Papis All Miller Lite
8 Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Herta All Shell
Flag of the United States.svg Hogan Racing Lola B99/00 Mercedes IC 108E3 F 9 Flag of Brazil.svg Hélio Castroneves All Hogan Motor Leasing
21 Flag of Brazil.svg Luiz Garcia Jr. 14, 16–17 Tang
Flag of the United States.svg Della Penna Motorsports Swift 010.c Toyota RV8D F 10 Flag of the United States.svg Richie Hearn 1–5 Budweiser
Reynard 99i6–20
Flag of the United States.svg Bettenhausen Racing Reynard 99i Mercedes IC 108E3 F 16 Flag of Japan.svg Shigeaki Hattori 2–4, 6–8, 11, 15, 17 Epson
Flag of Brazil.svg Gualter Salles 5, 19
Flag of the United States.svg PacWest Racing Reynard 99i Mercedes IC 108E3 F 17 Flag of Brazil.svg Maurício Gugelmin All Hollywood Cigarettes
18 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Blundell 1–4, 13–20 Motorola
Flag of Brazil.svg Roberto Moreno 5–12
Flag of the United States.svg Payton/Coyne Racing Lola B99/00 Ford-Cosworth XD F 19 Flag of Mexico.svg Michel Jourdain Jr. All Herdez
Reynard 99i34 Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Vitolo 1, 4, 6–7, 12, 15, 20NicoDerm
Flag of Brazil.svg Gualter Salles 3Refrigicent
71 Flag of Brazil.svg Luiz Garcia Jr. 1–3, 5, 8–10 Tang
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Vitolo 11
Flag of the United States.svg Memo Gidley 13–14, 16–19 Herdez
Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Racing Reynard 99i Ford-Cosworth XD F 40 Flag of Mexico.svg Adrian Fernández 1–12, 17–20 Tecate Beer
Flag of the United States.svg P. J. Jones 14–16
201–2 Visteon
Swift 010.c3–12, 20
Flag of Denmark.svg Jan Magnussen 13
Reynard 99i14–19
Flag of the United States.svg Team Gordon Swift 010.c Toyota RV8D F 22 Flag of the United States.svg Robby Gordon 1–14, 19 Johns Manville
Eagle 997 15–18, 20
Flag of the United States.svg Arciero-Wells Racing Reynard 99i Toyota RV8D F 24 Flag of the United States.svg Scott Pruett All Pioneer
25 Flag of Brazil.svg Cristiano da Matta All MCI WorldCom
Flag of the United States.svg Team KOOL Green Reynard 99i Honda HRS F 26 Flag of Brazil.svg Raul Boesel 1 KOOL
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Paul Tracy 2–20
27 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dario Franchitti All
Flag of the United States.svg Forsythe Racing Reynard 99i Mercedes IC 108E3 F 33 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Patrick Carpentier 1–13, 15–20 Player's
99 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Greg Moore All
Flag of the United States.svg Forsythe Championship Racing Honda HRS F 44 Flag of Brazil.svg Tony Kanaan All McDonald's
Flag of the United States.svg All American Racing Eagle 997 Toyota RV8D G 36 Flag of the United States.svg Alex Barron 1–7 Castrol
Flag of Brazil.svg Gualter Salles 8–14
Flag of Brazil.svg Raul Boesel 15, 20
Flag of Italy.svg Andrea Montermini 16–19

Season summary

Schedule

RndDateRace NameCircuitLocation
1March 21 Flag of the United States.svg Marlboro Grand Prix of Miami  O  Homestead-Miami Speedway Homestead, Florida
2April 10 Flag of Japan.svg Firestone Firehawk 500K  O  Twin Ring Motegi Motegi, Japan
3April 18 Flag of the United States.svg Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach  S  Streets of Long Beach Long Beach, California
4May 2 Flag of the United States.svg Bosch Spark Plug Grand Prix  O  Nazareth Speedway Nazareth, Pennsylvania
5May 15 Flag of Brazil.svg Telemar Rio 200  O  Autódromo de Jacarepaguá Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
6May 29 Flag of the United States.svg Motorola 300  O  Gateway International Raceway Madison, Illinois
7June 6 Flag of the United States.svg Miller Lite 225  O  Milwaukee Mile West Allis, Wisconsin
8June 20 Flag of the United States.svg Budweiser/G. I. Joe's 200  R  Portland International Raceway Portland, Oregon
9June 27 Flag of the United States.svg Medic Drug Grand Prix of Cleveland  R  Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport Cleveland, Ohio
10July 11 Flag of the United States.svg Texaco/Havoline 200  R  Road America Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
11July 18 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Molson Indy Toronto  S  Exhibition Place Toronto, Ontario
12July 25 Flag of the United States.svg U.S. 500  O  Michigan Speedway Brooklyn, Michigan
13August 8 Flag of the United States.svg Tenneco Automotive Grand Prix of Detroit  S  The Raceway on Belle Isle Park Detroit, Michigan
14August 15 Flag of the United States.svg Miller Lite 200  R  Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, Ohio
15August 22 Flag of the United States.svg Target Grand Prix of Chicago  O  Chicago Motor Speedway Cicero, Illinois
16September 5 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Molson Indy Vancouver  S  Concord Pacific Place Vancouver, British Columbia
17September 12 Flag of the United States.svg Honda Grand Prix of Monterey  R  Laguna Seca Raceway Monterey, California
18September 26 Flag of the United States.svg Texaco/Havoline Grand Prix of Houston  S  George R. Brown Convention Center Houston, Texas
19October 17 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Honda Indy 300  S  Surfers Paradise Street Circuit Surfers Paradise, Australia
20October 31 Flag of the United States.svg Marlboro 500  O  California Speedway Fontana, California

– Cleveland was scheduled for 211 miles, but was shortened due to the 2-hour time limit.
– Detroit was scheduled for 176 miles, but was shortened due to the 2-hour time limit.
– Vancouver was scheduled for 160 miles, but was shortened due to the 2-hour time limit.
 O  Oval/Speedway
 R  Road course
 S  Street circuit

Race results

RoundRace Pole position Fastest lap Race WinnerRace TimeReport
DriverTeamChassisEngine
1 Flag of the United States.svg Homestead Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Greg Moore Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dario Franchitti Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Greg Moore Forsythe Racing Reynard Mercedes 1:38:54 Report
2 Flag of Japan.svg Motegi Flag of Brazil.svg Gil de Ferran Flag of Brazil.svg Hélio Castroneves Flag of Mexico.svg Adrián Fernández Patrick Racing Reynard Ford 1:46:01 Report
3 Flag of the United States.svg Long Beach Flag of Brazil.svg Tony Kanaan Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Chip Ganassi Racing Reynard Honda 1:45:48 Report
4 Flag of the United States.svg Nazareth Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Flag of Brazil.svg Hélio Castroneves Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Chip Ganassi Racing Reynard Honda 1:46:13 Report
5 Flag of Brazil.svg Rio Flag of Brazil.svg Christian Fittipaldi Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Chip Ganassi Racing Reynard Honda 1:36:32 Report
6 Flag of the United States.svg Gateway Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Flag of Brazil.svg Hélio Castroneves Flag of the United States.svg Michael Andretti Newman/Haas Racing Swift 010.c Ford 2:25:35 Report
7 Flag of the United States.svg Milwaukee Flag of Brazil.svg Hélio Castroneves Flag of Brazil.svg Hélio Castroneves Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Paul Tracy Team KOOL Green Reynard Honda 1:48:49 Report
8 Flag of the United States.svg Portland Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Flag of the United States.svg Michael Andretti Flag of Brazil.svg Gil de Ferran Walker Racing Reynard Honda 1:47:44 Report
9 Flag of the United States.svg Cleveland Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Flag of Brazil.svg Gil de Ferran Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Chip Ganassi Racing Reynard Honda 2:01:04 Report
10 Flag of the United States.svg Road America Flag of the United States.svg Michael Andretti Flag of Brazil.svg Hélio Castroneves Flag of Brazil.svg Christian Fittipaldi Newman/Haas Racing Swift 010.c Ford 1:37:00 Report
11 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto Flag of Brazil.svg Gil de Ferran Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dario Franchitti Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dario Franchitti Team KOOL Green Reynard Honda 1:56:27 Report
12 Flag of the United States.svg U.S. 500 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Vasser Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Vasser Flag of Brazil.svg Tony Kanaan Forsythe Racing Reynard Honda 2:41:42 Report
13 Flag of the United States.svg Belle Isle Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dario Franchitti Team KOOL Green Reynard Honda 2:02:24 Report
14 Flag of the United States.svg Mid-Ohio Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dario Franchitti Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Chip Ganassi Racing Reynard Honda 1:42:08 Report
15 Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Flag of Italy.svg Max Papis Flag of Brazil.svg Roberto Moreno Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Chip Ganassi Racing Reynard Honda 1:53:38 Report
16 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Chip Ganassi Racing Reynard Honda 2:01:08 Report
17 Flag of the United States.svg Laguna Seca Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Herta Flag of Brazil.svg Tony Kanaan Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Herta Team Rahal Reynard Ford 1:49:20 Report
18 Flag of the United States.svg Houston Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Paul Tracy Team KOOL Green Reynard Honda 1:55:31 Report
19 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Surfers Paradise Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dario Franchitti Flag of Italy.svg Max Papis Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dario Franchitti Team KOOL Green Reynard Honda 1:58:40 Report
20 Flag of the United States.svg Fontana Flag of the United States.svg Scott Pruett Flag of Brazil.svg Christian Fittipaldi Flag of Mexico.svg Adrián Fernández Patrick Racing Reynard Ford 2:57:17 Report
NC Flag of the United States.svg Hawaiian Super Prix Event cancelled
  Non-championship race

Final driver standings

PosDriver HOM Flag of the United States.svg MOT Flag of Japan.svg LBH Flag of the United States.svg NAZ Flag of the United States.svg RIO Flag of Brazil.svg GTW Flag of the United States.svg MIL Flag of the United States.svg POR Flag of the United States.svg CLE Flag of the United States.svg ROA Flag of the United States.svg TOR Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg MCH Flag of the United States.svg BEL Flag of the United States.svg MOH Flag of the United States.svg CMS Flag of the United States.svg VAN Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg LAG Flag of the United States.svg HOU Flag of the United States.svg SUR Flag of Australia (converted).svg CAL Flag of the United States.svg Pts
1 Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya  RY 101311*1*1110*21*13*22217*11*1*825164212
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dario Franchitti 32228237325181*513*2102521*10212
3 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Paul Tracy 112131519154112322231841*718161
4 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Andretti 2576261*151032264482214103521151
5 Flag of Italy.svg Max Papis 5169134513816557*2654233422*150
6 Flag of Mexico.svg Adrián Fernández 201*4520215419366Wth51231140
7 Flag of Brazil.svg Christian Fittipaldi 935739614121387253121
8 Flag of Brazil.svg Gil de Ferran 62615102531*21419242261326617279108
9 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Vasser 4121011271041223238954331820185104
10 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Greg Moore1*4812862131842023311262023161726297
11 Flag of Brazil.svg Tony Kanaan 21622*235718152261716231192196885
12 Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Herta 1223322132325661515209218241*541484
13 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Patrick Carpentier 72617146229972211102362919242561
14 Flag of Brazil.svg Roberto Moreno 1141278194191416915258
15 Flag of Brazil.svg Hélio Castroneves 179192125226262616272577582626212048
16 Flag of Brazil.svg Maurício Gugelmin 1171418221882521121422242019411626644
17 Flag of the United States.svg P. J. Jones 131512278202115171016157211238
18 Flag of Brazil.svg Cristiano da Matta  R 142520421171111202124171991452211132332
19 Flag of the United States.svg Scott Pruett 22211510241417241725714817201371092228
20 Flag of the United States.svg Robby Gordon 19816191427241798132625101022192181127
21 Flag of the United States.svg Al Unser Jr. 2624121219165991315252525DNS1522726
22 Flag of the United States.svg Richie Hearn 2310112019132122101016121312166168232726
23 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Blundell 824131710132119122419169
24 Flag of Denmark.svg Jan Magnussen 18142471713118
25 Flag of Mexico.svg Michel Jourdain Jr. 1818181616201620277212121261817201812137
26 Flag of Brazil.svg Gualter Salles 271727132025151118105
27 Flag of the United States.svg Alex Barron 151723923161418244
28 Flag of Brazil.svg Tarso Marques  R 142592618244
29 Flag of the United States.svg Memo Gidley  R 191126122022121314144
30 Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Vitolo 16DNS2422181115152
31 Flag of Italy.svg Andrea Montermini 112423152
32 Flag of Brazil.svg Raul Boesel 2712171
33 Flag of Uruguay.svg Gonzalo Rodríguez R 12DNS11
34 Flag of Brazil.svg Luiz Garcia Jr.  R 2419241823142424DNS16150
35 Flag of Japan.svg Naoki Hattori  R 25161927142220190
36 Flag of Japan.svg Shigeaki Hattori  R Wth2026Wth1523282317DNS0
PosDriver HOM Flag of the United States.svg MOT Flag of Japan.svg LBH Flag of the United States.svg NAZ Flag of the United States.svg RIO Flag of Brazil.svg GTW Flag of the United States.svg MIL Flag of the United States.svg POR Flag of the United States.svg CLE Flag of the United States.svg ROA Flag of the United States.svg TOR Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg MIS Flag of the United States.svg BEL Flag of the United States.svg MOH Flag of the United States.svg CMS Flag of the United States.svg VAN Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg LAG Flag of the United States.svg HOU Flag of the United States.svg SUR Flag of Australia (converted).svg CAL Flag of the United States.svg Pts
ColorResult
GoldWinner
Silver2nd place
Bronze3rd place
Green4th–6th place
Light Blue7th–12th place
Dark BlueFinished
(Outside Top 12)
PurpleDid not finish
RedDid not qualify
(DNQ)
BrownWithdrawn
(Wth)
BlackDisqualified
(DSQ)
WhiteDid not start
(DNS)
BlankDid not
participate
(DNP)
Not competing
In-line notation
Bold Pole position
ItalicsRan fastest race lap
*Led most race laps
Fatal accident
 RY Rookie of the Year
 R Rookie

Note:

Nations' Cup

PosCountry HOM Flag of the United States.svg MOT Flag of Japan.svg LBH Flag of the United States.svg NAZ Flag of the United States.svg RIO Flag of Brazil.svg GTW Flag of the United States.svg MIL Flag of the United States.svg POR Flag of the United States.svg CLE Flag of the United States.svg ROA Flag of the United States.svg TOR Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg MIS Flag of the United States.svg BEL Flag of the United States.svg MOH Flag of the United States.svg CMS Flag of the United States.svg VAN Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg LAG Flag of the United States.svg HOU Flag of the United States.svg SUR Flag of Australia (converted).svg CAL Flag of the United States.svg Pts
1 Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil 62543231213166542663264
2 Flag of the United States.svg United States 25327146327444331345258
3 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada 148366154423226241718245
4 Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland 32228237325181513210252110207
5 Flag of Colombia.svg Colombia 10131111110211322217111825164197
6 Flag of Italy.svg Italy 51691345138165572654113422149
7 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico 18145162054193662126181751231139
8 Flag of England.svg England 824131710132119122419169
9 Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark 18142471713118
10 Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay 12Wth1
11 Flag of Japan.svg Japan 252026Wth1523282316191727142220190
PosCountry HOM Flag of the United States.svg MOT Flag of Japan.svg LBH Flag of the United States.svg NAZ Flag of the United States.svg RIO Flag of Brazil.svg GTW Flag of the United States.svg MIL Flag of the United States.svg POR Flag of the United States.svg CLE Flag of the United States.svg ROA Flag of the United States.svg TOR Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg MIS Flag of the United States.svg BEL Flag of the United States.svg MOH Flag of the United States.svg CMS Flag of the United States.svg VAN Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg LAG Flag of the United States.svg HOU Flag of the United States.svg SUR Flag of Australia (converted).svg CAL Flag of the United States.svg Pts

Chassis Constructors' Cup

PosChassisPtsWins
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Reynard 99I/98I42418
2 Flag of the United States.svg Swift 010.c2412
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lola T9900690
4 Flag of the United States.svg Eagle 997 130
5 Flag of the United States.svg Penske PC-27B-99100

Engine Manufacturers' Cup

PosEnginePtsWins
1 Flag of Japan.svg Honda 38314
2 Flag of the United States.svg Ford XB3015
3 Flag of Germany.svg Mercedes 1931
4 Flag of Japan.svg Toyota 800

Driver Breakdown

PosDriverTeamEntriesWinsPodiumsTop 5sTop 10sPolesPoints
1 Flag of Colombia.svg Montoya Flag of the United States.svg Chip Ganassi Racing 207910137212
2 Flag of Scotland.svg Franchitti Flag of the United States.svg Team KOOL Green 2031112162212
3 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tracy Flag of the United States.svg Team KOOL Green 202710110161
4 Flag of the United States.svg Andretti Flag of the United States.svg Newman-Haas Racing 20159141151
5 Flag of Italy.svg Papis Flag of the United States.svg Team Rahal 200311141150
6 Flag of Mexico.svg Fernandez Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Racing 16249110140
7 Flag of Brazil.svg Fittipaldi Flag of the United States.svg Newman-Haas Racing 15156121121
8 Flag of Brazil.svg de Ferran Flag of the United States.svg Walker Racing 20144102108
9 Flag of the United States.svg Vasser Flag of the United States.svg Chip Ganassi Racing 20027111104
10 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Moore Flag of the United States.svg Forsythe Racing 201358197
11 Flag of Brazil.svg Kanaan Flag of the United States.svg Forsythe Racing
Flag of the United States.svg Team Rahal
2011210185
12 Flag of the United States.svg Herta Flag of the United States.svg Team Rahal 201248184
13 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Carpentier Flag of the United States.svg Forsythe Racing 190119061
14 Flag of Brazil.svg Moreno Flag of the United States.svg Newman-Haas Racing
Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Racing
Flag of the United States.svg PacWest Racing
130136058
15 Flag of Brazil.svg Castroneves Flag of the United States.svg Bettenhausen Racing 200126148
16 Flag of Brazil.svg Gugelmin Flag of the United States.svg PacWest Racing 200015044
17 Flag of the United States.svg Jones Flag of the United States.svg All American Racing
Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Racing
160145038
18 Flag of Brazil.svg da Matta Flag of the United States.svg Newman-Haas Racing
Flag of the United States.svg Arciero-Wells Racing
Flag of the United States.svg PPI Motorsports
200023032
19 Flag of the United States.svg Pruett Flag of the United States.svg Arciero-Wells Racing
Flag of the United States.svg PPI Motorsports
200006128
20 Flag of the United States.svg Gordon Flag of the United States.svg Team Gordon 200006027
21 Flag of the United States.svg Hearn Flag of the United States.svg Della Penna Motorsports 200005026
21 Flag of the United States.svg Unser Jr. Flag of the United States.svg Marlboro Team Penske 170014026
23 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Blundell Flag of the United States.svg PacWest Racing 12000209
24 Flag of Denmark.svg Magnussen Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Racing 7000108
25 Flag of Mexico.svg Jourdain Jr. Flag of the United States.svg Dale Coyne Racing 20000107
26 Flag of Brazil.svg Salles Flag of the United States.svg All American Racing
Flag of the United States.svg Bettenhausen Racing
10000105
27 Flag of the United States.svg Barron Flag of the United States.svg All American Racing
Flag of the United States.svg Marlboro Team Penske
9000104
27 Flag of Brazil.svg Marques Flag of the United States.svg Marlboro Team Penske 6000104
27 Flag of the United States.svg Gidley Flag of the United States.svg Dale Coyne Racing
Flag of the United States.svg Bettenhausen Racing
Flag of the United States.svg Walker Racing
10000004
30 Flag of the United States.svg Vitolo Flag of the United States.svg Dale Coyne Racing 7000002
30 Flag of Italy.svg Montermini Flag of the United States.svg All American Racing 4000002
32 Flag of Brazil.svg Boesel Flag of the United States.svg All American Racing 3000001
32 Flag of Uruguay.svg Rodríguez Flag of the United States.svg Marlboro Team Penske 1000001
34 Flag of Brazil.svg Garcia Jr. Flag of the United States.svg Dale Coyne Racing
Flag of the United States.svg Hogan Racing
9000000
34 Flag of Japan.svg N. Hattori Flag of the United States.svg Walker Racing 8000000
34 Flag of Japan.svg S. Hattori Flag of the United States.svg Bettenhausen Racing 7000000

Media

In the United States, CART continued its coverage on ESPN, but the broadcast booth changed voices. Paul Page handled lap-by-lap commentary, taking over for Bob Varsha, who had departed for Speed Channel. Newly-retired racer Parker Johnstone joined him with color commentary. During his suspension from the first race of the season, Paul Tracy joined Page and Johnstone in the booth. Jon Beekhuis and Gary Gerould were pit reporters.

See also

References

  1. "Honda Championship Auto Racing Highlights". April 2002.
  2. "CHAMPCAR/CART: Mercedes-Benz to Run IC108E 'Phase III' Engine".
  3. "CHAMPCAR/CART: Mercedes-Benz Engines Submerged for Success".