The 1983–84 USAC Championship Car season consisted of two races, beginning in
Du Quoin,
Illinois
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, on September 5, 1983, and concluding in
Speedway
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Types of races and race cours ...
,
Indiana
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, on May 27, 1984. The
USAC National Champion and
Indianapolis 500
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winner was
Rick Mears
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. This was the last year that the Championship comprised more than one race.
By this time, the preeminent
national championship season was instead sanctioned by
CART
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.
Schedule and results
All races were run on
Oval
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/Speedway courses.
Final points standings
Note: Drivers not entered for the Indianapolis 500 were not eligible for points.
References
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* http://media.indycar.com/pdf/2011/IICS_2011_Historical_Record_Book_INT6.pdf (p. 191-192)
See also
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1983 Indianapolis 500
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1983 CART PPG Indy Car World Series
The 1983 CART PPG Indy Car World Series season was the 5th national championship season of American open wheel racing sanctioned by CART. The season consisted of 13 races. Al Unser was the national champion, and the rookie of the year was Teo Fab ...
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1984 CART PPG Indy Car World Series
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