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on March 20 and concluding at the same location on November 20. There was also one non-championship event at

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. The USAC National Champion was

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, and the

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winner was

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. At

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. Also of note was the end of the career of two time 500 and two time National Champion

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as he ran the final three races of his IndyCar career at the start of the season which included the final IndyCar victory of his career at Trenton.

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: Jerry Grant, Dan Gurney, Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill, Peter Revson and Cale Yarborough are not eligible for points.

References

* * * http://media.indycar.com/pdf/2011/IICS_2011_Historical_Record_Book_INT6.pdf (p. 256-259) {{Pre-1971 USAC Championship Car seasons USAC Championship Car season USAC Championship Car 1966 in American motorsport

Schedule and results

Final points standings

See also

References