IROC X

 ( International Race Of Champions ) 

IROC X was the tenth year of IROC competition, which took place in 1986. It saw the use of the Chevrolet Camaro in all races, it was the final season that television coverage was on CBS, and continued the format introduced in IROC VIII. Race one took place on the Daytona International Speedway, race two took place at Mid-Ohio, race three ran at Talladega Superspeedway, and race four concluded the year at Watkins Glen International. Al Unser Jr. won the championship and $164,100.

The roster of drivers and final points standings were as follows: IROC season statistics at racing-reference.info , Retrieved March 9, 2007

Champ Car 2nd in 1985 IndyCar points

NASCAR Winston Cup Series 1985 Daytona 500, 1985 Winston 500, & 1985 Southern 500 winner 1985 Winston Million winner 2nd in 1985 Winston Cup points

NASCAR Winston Cup Series IROC VIII

Champ Car 1985 IndyCar Champion IROC V

NASCAR Winston Cup Series 1985 Winston Cup Champion

NASCAR Winston Cup Series IROC IX

Champ Car 3rd in 1985 IndyCar points

IMSA Camel GTP 1985 24 Hours of Le Mans Winner

World Sports-Prototype Championship 1985 World Sportscar Co-Champion

IMSA Camel GTP 3rd in 1985 IMSA Camel GTP points

World Sports-Prototype Championship 3rd in 1985 World Sportscar Championship

Champ Car 10th in 1985 IndyCar points

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Race results

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Race One, Daytona International Speedway Friday, February 14, 1986

26 (5)
17
14
12
10
9
8
12 (3)
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: 2
Margin of victory: 40 feet
Lead changes: 1

Lap Leader Breakdown

30

10

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Race Two, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Saturday, June 7, 1986

26 (5)
17
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 (Did not occur in this race so not awarded).
(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: none
Margin of victory: 2.87 sec
Lead changes: 0

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Race Three, Talladega Superspeedway Saturday, July 26, 1986

26 (5)
17
14
12
10
9
8
10 (3)
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: none
Margin of victory: 1 cl
Lead changes: 1

Lap Leader Breakdown

8

30

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Race Four, Watkins Glen International Saturday, August 9, 1986

24 (3)
19 (2)
14
12
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
8 (5)

(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: none
Margin of victory: 3 cl
Lead changes: 3

Lap Leader Breakdown

15

1

14

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Notes

1. Klaus Ludwig and Hans Stuck tied for eighth place in the championship standings, but Ludwig was awarded the position due to a higher finishing position in the final race. Klaus Ludwig was scheduled to start fourth in the final race, but was moved to the back of the grid for not practicing.

1. Hurley Haywood and Jochen Mass tied for tenth place, but Haywood was awarded the position due a higher finish in the final race.

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External links

• IROC X History - IROC Website

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