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on March 28 and concluding at the same location on November 21. This season was notable for the Hoosier Grand Prix, the first ever road course race for this series. The USAC National Champion was

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and the

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winner was Jim Clark.

Schedule and results

: No pole is awarded for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, in this schedule on the pole is the driver who started first. No lap led was awarded for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, however, a lap was awarded to the drivers that completed the climb.

Final points standings

Note: Bobby Johns is not eligible for points.

References

* * * http://media.indycar.com/pdf/2011/IICS_2011_Historical_Record_Book_INT6.pdf (p. 260-265)

Schedule and results

Final points standings

References

See also