IROC XXIII
1999 International Race of Champions | |||
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Dale Earnhardt (seen in 1997), the IROC XXIII champion
The twenty-third season of IROC, the (International Race Of Champions), started on February 12, 1999. IROC XXIII was the year that witnessed the closest race and points battle ever. It was held at Michigan International Speedway in which Dale Earnhardt beat his son Dale Earnhardt, Jr. The other three contested races were held at Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Earnhardt won the first three races of the season. Including two last lap passes at Daytona and Talladega.
The roster of drivers and final points standings were as follows:
Position | Driver | Points | Winnings | Series |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() | 75 | $225,000 | NASCAR Winston Cup |
2 | ![]() | 74 | $100,000 | NASCAR Winston Cup |
3 | ![]() | 53 | $60,000 | NASCAR Winston Cup |
4 | ![]() | 50 | $50,000 | NASCAR Winston Cup |
5 | ![]() | 49 | $45,000 | NASCAR Winston Cup |
6 | ![]() | 34 | $40,000 | Indy Racing League |
7 | ![]() | 31 | $40,000 | Indy Racing League |
8 | ![]() | 30 | $40,000 | NASCAR Winston Cup |
9 | ![]() | 29 | $40,000 | NASCAR Busch Series |
10 | ![]() | 28 | $40,000 | FedEx CART World Series |
11 | ![]() | 26 | $40,000 | NASCAR Winston Cup |
12 | ![]() | 25 | $40,000 | FedEx CART World Series |
Notes
- 1. Adrian Fernandez did not compete in the last race in Indianapolis, Dave Marcis ran the event and finished 9th.
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