The 1982–83 USAC Championship Car season consisted of four races, beginning in

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, on August 14, 1982, and concluding in

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, on May 29, 1983. The USAC National Champion and

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winner was

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. By this time, the preeminent national championship season was instead sanctioned by

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Schedule and results

All races were run on Oval/Speedway courses.

Final points standings

Note: Drivers who failed to enter the Indy 500 were not eligible for points.

References

* * * http://media.indycar.com/pdf/2011/IICS_2011_Historical_Record_Book_INT6.pdf (p. 195-197)

Schedule and results

Final points standings

References

See also