1996 Indy Racing League Season
The first season of Indy Racing League competition consisted of three races. Walt Disney World Speedway was completed in time to host the first race of the season, and the first ever event of the IRL. Phoenix International Raceway switched alliances from CART to IRL and hosted the second event of the season. The 1996 season concluded with the 80th Indianapolis 500.
At the conclusion of the three-race schedule, Scott Sharp and Buzz Calkins ended up tied for first place in the season championship. With no tiebreaker rule in place, the two drivers were declared co-champions.
Read more about 1996 Indy Racing League Season: Series Schedule Development, Controversy, Machines, 1996 Indy Racing League Schedule, Team and Driver Chart, Final Driver Standings
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