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
1United States Dale Earnhardt75$225,000NASCAR Winston Cup
2United States Mark Martin74$100,000NASCAR Winston Cup
3United States Bobby Labonte53$60,000NASCAR Winston Cup
4United States Rusty Wallace50$50,000NASCAR Winston Cup
5United States Jeff Gordon49$45,000NASCAR Winston Cup
6Sweden Kenny Bräck34$40,000Indy Racing League
7United States Eddie Cheever31$40,000Indy Racing League
8United States Dale Jarrett30$40,000NASCAR Winston Cup
9United States Dale Earnhardt Jr.29$40,000NASCAR Busch Series
10Mexico Adrian Fernandez128$40,000FedEx CART World Series
11United States Jeff Burton26$40,000NASCAR Winston Cup
12Canada Greg Moore25$40,000FedEx 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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