1983 - PPG Indy Car World Series - Race Summary
The Champ Car World Series merged operations with the Indy Racing League (IRL) under the Indy Car Series name effective for the 2008 season. The owners of the Champ Car World Series filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 5, 2008. The Champ Car was formed in 2004 after team owners Kevin Kalkhoven, Paul Gentilozzi and Gerald Forsythe bought the assets of Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) after it had filed for bankruptcy. Champ Car World Series Champions |
1983 - PPG Indy Car World Series
PPG Indy Car World Series Series
A listing of races during the year including the winner, track location and race name. To access specific race information follow the race date link.
Date | Winning Driver | Race Name | Track |
4/17/1983 | Gordon Johncock | Kraco Dixie 200 | Atlanta Motor Speedway |
5/29/1983 | Tom Sneva | Indianapolis 500 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
6/12/1983 | Tom Sneva | Dana Rex Mays Classic | Milwaukee Mile |
7/3/1983 | Al Unser | Budweiser Cleveland 500 | Burke Lakefront Airport |
7/17/1983 | John Paul, Jr. | Norton Michigan 500 | Michigan International Speedway |
7/31/1983 | Mario Andretti | Provimi Veal 200 | Road America |
8/14/1983 | Teo Fabi | Dominos Pizza 500 | Pocono International Raceway |
8/28/1983 | Bobby Rahal | L.A. Times Budweiser 500 | Riverside International Raceway |
9/11/1983 | Teo Fabi | Escort Radar Warning 200 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course |
9/18/1983 | Rick Mears | Detroit News Grand Prix 200 | Michigan International Speedway |
10/8/1983 | Mario Andretti | Caesars Palace Grand Prix II | Caesars Palace |
10/23/1983 | Teo Fabi | Cribari Wines 300K | Laguna Seca Raceway |
10/29/1983 | Teo Fabi | Miller High Life 150 | Phoenix International Raceway |