IROC VIII

 ( International Race Of Champions ) 

IROC VIII was the eighth year of IROC competition, which took place in 1984. It saw the use of the Chevrolet Camaro in all races, and was the first incarnation of the IROC format in which twelve drivers from different series compete in all four races. Races one and four took place at Michigan International Speedway, while race two took place at Burke Lakefront Airport, and race three ran on the Talladega Superspeedway. Cale Yarborough won one race en route to the championship and $150,000.

This season was the first of three straight that television coverage was on CBS.

The roster of drivers and final points standings were as follows: IROC season statistics at racing-reference.info , Retrieved March 8, 2007

NASCAR Winston Cup Series 1983 Daytona 500 winner 3 Time Winston Cup Champion

NASCAR Winston Cup Series 6th in 1983 Winston Cup Points 1981 Southern 500 winner 2 Time World 600 Winner

NASCAR Winston Cup Series 2nd in 1983 Winston Cup Points

NASCAR Winston Cup Series Former IROC Race Winner

Champ Car Former IROC Race Winner

World Endurance Championship 2nd in 1983 World Endurance points

Champ Car

Champ Car 3 Time Indianapolis 500 winner 1980 IndyCar Champion

NASCAR Winston Cup Series 8th in 1983 Winston Cup Points

Champ Car 4th in 1983 IndyCar points

Champ Car 2 Time FIA Formula One World Champion

World Endurance Championship 1983 World Endurance Group C Champion

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Race results

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Race One, Michigan International Speedway Saturday, June 16, 1984

23 (5)
17
16 (3)
12
15 (2)
9
8
7
6
5
4
3

(5) Indicates 5 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the most laps.
(3) Indicates 3 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 2nd most laps
(2) Indicates 2 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 3rd most laps.

Average speed:
Cautions: n/a
Margin of victory: 3 cl
Lead changes: 9

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Race Two, Burke Lakefront Airport Saturday, July 7, 1984

24 (3)
17
14
12
10
9
8
7
6
5
9 (5)
3

(5) Indicates 5 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the most laps.
(3) Indicates 3 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 2nd most laps
(2) Indicates 2 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 3rd most laps (did not occur in this race so not awarded).

Average speed:
Cautions: n/a
Margin of victory: 8 sec
Lead changes: 2

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Race Three, Talladega Superspeedway Saturday, July 28, 1984

24 (3)
17
14
14 (2)
15 (5)
9
8
9 (2)
6
5
4
3

(5) Indicates 5 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the most laps.
(3) Indicates 3 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 2nd most laps
(2) Indicates 2 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 3rd most laps.

Average speed:
Cautions: 1 (Lap 1, Neil Bonnett & Derek Bell accident)
Margin of victory: 8 inches
Lead changes: 4

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Race Four, Michigan International Speedway Saturday, August 11, 1984

24 (3)
22 (5)
14
12
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3

(5) Indicates 5 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the most laps.
(3) Indicates 3 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 2nd most laps
(2) Indicates 2 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 3rd most laps (did not occur in this race so not awarded).

Average speed:
Cautions: n/a
Margin of victory: 3 feet
Lead changes: 2

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External links

• IROC VIII History - IROC Website

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