IROC XXIII

In today's world, more and more attention is focused on IROC XXIII. Whether we're talking about politicians, celebrities, fashion trends or technological advancements, IROC XXIII has captured the imagination of millions of people around the world. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the phenomenon of IROC XXIII, examining its impact on various aspects of modern society. From its origin and evolution to its influence on popular culture, we will analyze in detail how IROC XXIII has come to occupy a place of relevance in the current panorama. In addition, we will also examine the possible future implications of this phenomenon and how it could continue to shape our lives in the years to come.

Dale Earnhardt (seen in 1997), the IROC XXIII champion

IROC XXIII was the twenty-third season of IROC, the (International Race Of Champions), which started on February 12, 1999. The series used identically prepared Pontiac Firebird Trans Am race cars, and the contested races were held at Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Michigan International Speedway, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Dale Earnhardt won the first three races of the season, including two last lap passes at Daytona and Talladega, and beating his son Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Michigan in a photo finish, to win the championship and $225,000.

The roster of drivers and final points standings were as follows:

Position Driver Points Winnings Series
1 United States Dale Earnhardt 75 $225,000 NASCAR Winston Cup
2 United States Mark Martin 74 $100,000 NASCAR Winston Cup
3 United States Bobby Labonte 53 $60,000 NASCAR Winston Cup
4 United States Rusty Wallace 50 $50,000 NASCAR Winston Cup
5 United States Jeff Gordon 49 $45,000 NASCAR Winston Cup
6 Sweden Kenny Bräck 34 $40,000 Indy Racing League
7 United States Eddie Cheever 31 $40,000 Indy Racing League
8 United States Dale Jarrett 30 $40,000 NASCAR Winston Cup
9 United States Dale Earnhardt Jr. 29 $40,000 NASCAR Busch Series
10 Mexico Adrian Fernandez1 28 $40,000 FedEx CART World Series
11 United States Jeff Burton 26 $40,000 NASCAR Winston Cup
12 Canada Greg Moore 25 $40,000 FedEx CART World Series

Race Results

Daytona International Speedway, Race One

  1. Dale Earnhardt
  2. Bobby Labonte
  3. Mark Martin
  4. Kenny Bräck
  5. Greg Moore
  6. Jeff Gordon
  7. Adrian Fernandez
  8. Dale Jarrett
  9. Rusty Wallace
  10. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
  11. Eddie Cheever
  12. Jeff Burton

Talladega Superspeedway, Race Two

  1. Dale Earnhardt
  2. Rusty Wallace
  3. Mark Martin
  4. Jeff Gordon
  5. Kenny Bräck
  6. Adrian Fernandez
  7. Bobby Labonte
  8. Eddie Cheever
  9. Greg Moore
  10. Dale Jarrett
  11. Jeff Burton
  12. Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Michigan International Speedway, Race Three

  1. Dale Earnhardt
  2. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
  3. Rusty Wallace
  4. Bobby Labonte
  5. Mark Martin
  6. Jeff Burton
  7. Jeff Gordon
  8. Kenny Bräck
  9. Greg Moore
  10. Adrian Fernandez
  11. Dale Jarrett
  12. Eddie Cheever

Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Race Four

  1. Mark Martin
  2. Jeff Gordon
  3. Eddie Cheever
  4. Bobby Labonte
  5. Rusty Wallace
  6. Dale Jarrett
  7. Jeff Burton
  8. Dale Earnhardt
  9. Dave Marcis *
  10. Kenny Bräck
  11. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
  12. Greg Moore

Notes

  • 1. Dave Marcis drove for Adrian Fernandez in the last race in Indianapolis.