1987 American Racing Series season
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The 1987 American Racing Series Championship consisted of 10 races. Didier Theys won three races on his way to the championship.
Calendar
Race No | Track | State | Date | Laps | Distance | Time | Speed | Winner | Pole Position | Most Leading Laps | Fastest Race Lap |
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1 | Phoenix | Arizona | April 12, 1987 | 75 | 1.6093=120.6975 km | 0'41:38.23 | 173.928 km/h | Jeff Andretti | Didier Theys | Jeff Andretti | ? |
2 | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | May 31, 1987 | 75 | 1.6607976=124.55982 km | 0'37:43.192 | 198.134 km/h | Didier Theys | Didier Theys | Didier Theys | ? |
3 | Meadowlands | New Jersey | June 28, 1987 | 41 | 2.7229356=111.6403596 km | 0'46:37.80 | 143.650 km/h | Didier Theys | Didier Theys | Didier Theys | ? |
4 | Cleveland | Ohio | July 5, 1987 | 30 | 3.991064=119.73192 km | 0'36:57.06 | 194.417 km/h | Didier Theys | Didier Theys | Didier Theys | ? |
5 | Toronto | File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada | July 19, 1987 | 41 | 2.8709912=117.7106392 km | 0'45:38.760 | 154.726 km/h | Tommy Byrne | Tommy Byrne | Tommy Byrne | ? |
6 | Pocono | Pennsylvania | August 16, 1987 | 40 | 4.02325=160.93 km | 0'35:33.960 | 271.490 km/h | Tommy Byrne | Tommy Byrne | Tommy Byrne | ? |
7 | Lexington | Ohio | September 6, 1987 | 21 | 3.86232=81.10872 km | 0'30:57.910 | 157.161 km/h | Juan Manuel Fangio II | Tommy Byrne | Juan Manuel Fangio II | ? |
8 | Nazareth | Pennsylvania | September 20, 1987 | 75 | 1.5223978=114.179835 km | 0'39:31.310 | 173.342 km/h | Mike Groff | Didier Theys | Mike Groff | ? |
9 | Monterey | California | October 11, 1987 | 40 | 3.05767=120.3068 km | 0'40:23.057 | 181.714 km/h | Dave Simpson | Dave Simpson | Dave Simpson | ? |
10 | Miami | Florida | November 1, 1987 | 22 | 2.8709912=63.1618064 km | 0'45:59.77 | 82.392 km/h | Jeff Andretti | Dave Simpson | Jeff Andretti | ? |
Race summaries
Phoenix race
Held April 12 at Phoenix International Raceway. Didier Theys won the pole. Top Five Results
- 1- Jeff Andretti
- 5- Didier Theys
- 2- Juan Manuel Fangio II
- 20- Mike Groff
- 4- George Metsos
Milwaukee race
Held May 31 at The Milwaukee Mile. Didier Theys won the pole. Top Five Results
- 5- Didier Theys
- 7- Dave Simpson
- 20- Mike Groff
- 50- Tommy Byrne
- 4- George Metsos
Meadowlands race
Held June 28 at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Didier Theys won the pole. Top Five Results
- 5- Didier Theys
- 1- Jeff Andretti
- 11- Rich Rutherford
- 7- Dave Simpson
- 81- Lee Perkinson Jr.
Cleveland race
Held July 5 at Burke Lakefront Airport. Didier Theys won the pole. Top Five Results
- 5- Didier Theys
- 50- Tommy Byrne
- 71- Steve Millen
- 1- Jeff Andretti
- 11- Rich Rutherford
Toronto race
Held July 19 at Exhibition Place. Tommy Byrne won the pole. Top Five Results
- 50- Tommy Byrne
- 20- Mike Groff
- 71- Steve Millen
- 23- Albert Naon Jr.
- 81- Lee Perkinson Jr.
Pocono race
Held August 16 at Pocono Raceway. Tommy Byrne won the pole. Top Five Results
- 50- Tommy Byrne
- 1- Jeff Andretti
- 8- Mike Hooper
- 71- Steve Millen
- 5- Didier Theys
Mid-Ohio race
Held September 6 at The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Tommy Byrne won the pole. Top Five Results
- 2- Juan Manuel Fangio II
- 71- Steve Millen
- 20- Mike Groff
- 50- Tommy Byrne
- 1- Jeff Andretti
Nazareth race
Held September 20 at Nazareth Speedway. Didier Theys won the pole. Top Five Results
- 20- Mike Groff
- 5- Didier Theys
- 1- Jeff Andretti
- 23- Albert Naon Jr.
- 11- Rich Rutherford
Laguna Seca race
Held October 11 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Dave Simpson won the pole. Top Five Results
- 7- Dave Simpson
- 5- Didier Theys
- 50- Tommy Byrne
- 71- Steve Millen
- 20- Mike Groff
Miami race
Held November 1 at Tamiami Park. Dave Simpson won the pole. Top Five Results
- 1- Jeff Andretti
- 7- Dave Simpson
- 2- Juan Manuel Fangio II
- 23- Albert Naon Jr.
- 16- George Metsos
Final points standings
Driver
For every race the points were awarded: 20 points to the winner, 16 for runner-up, 14 for third place, 12 for fourth place, 10 for fifth place, 8 for sixth place, 6 seventh place, winding down to 1 points for 12th place. Additional points were awarded to the pole winner (1 point) and to the driver leading the most laps (1 point).
Note: Race 1, 3, 5, 7 and 8 not all points were awarded (not enough competitors).
Complete Overview
first column of every race | 10 | = grid position |
second column of every race | 10 | = race result |
R10=retired, but classified NS=did not start
References
- ↑ driven only as "Coach-Observer"