IROC IX was the ninth year of

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competition, which took place in 1985. It saw the use of the Chevrolet

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in all races, was the second straight season that television coverage was on CBS, and continued the format introduced in IROC VIII. Race one took place on the

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, race two took place at

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, race three was rained out at

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, and race four concluded the year at

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. Harry Gant won the championship and $158,200 in a tie-breaker with Darrell Waltrip. The roster of drivers and final points standings were as follows: IROC season statistics at racing-reference.info
Retrieved March 8, 2007

Race results

Race One, Daytona International Speedway

Friday, February 15, 1985 (5) Indicates 5 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the most laps.
(3) Indicates 3 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 2nd most laps
(2) Indicates 2 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 3rd most laps. Average speed:
Cautions: 1 (Lap 15, Tom Gloy accident in the tri-oval.)
Margin of victory: 3 sec
Lead changes: 3

Race Two, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Friday, June 8, 1985 (5) Indicates 5 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the most laps.
(3) Indicates 3 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 2nd most laps
(2) Indicates 2 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 3rd most laps (Did not occur in this race so not awarded). Average speed:
Cautions: none
Margin of victory: 2.4 sec
Lead changes: 1

Race Three, Talladega Superspeedway

''This race was scheduled for Saturday July 27th, 1985 but was canceled due to rain''

Race Four, Michigan International Speedway

Saturday, August 10, 1985 (5) Indicates 5 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the most laps.
(3) Indicates 3 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 2nd most laps
(2) Indicates 2 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 3rd most laps. Average speed:
Cautions: none
Margin of victory: 4 feet
Lead changes: 8

Notes

# Harry Gant and Darrell Waltrip tied for the championship, but Gant was awarded the title due to a higher finishing position in the final race. # Terry Labonte and Derek Bell tied for fifth place, but Labonte was awarded the position due a higher finish in the final race. # Mario Andretti did not compete in the final race due to injury.

References

External links

{{IROC Championship International Race of Champions 1985 in American motorsport