2002 Infiniti Pro Series
The 2002 IRL Infiniti Pro Series was the series' first season. The IPS served as a new developmental series to the Indy Racing League. All drivers utilized Dallara chassis and Infiniti engines. A. J. Foyt IV was the series champion.
Contents
Calendar
Race No | Track | State | Date | Laps | Distance | Time | Speed | Winner | Pole Position | Most Leading Laps | Fastest Race Lap |
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1 | Kansas Speedway | Kansas | July 7, 2002 | 67 | 2.414=161.735 km | 1'00:32.7512 | 160.277 km/h | A. J. Foyt IV | A. J. Foyt IV | A. J. Foyt IV | Arie Luyendyk Jr. |
2 | Nashville Superspeedway | Tennessee | July 20, 2002 | 77 | 2.140=164.808 km | 0'37:04.5686 | 266.707 km/h | Cory Witherill | Ronnie Johncox | Cory Witherill | Aaron Fike |
3 | Michigan International Speedway | Illinois | July 28, 2002 | 30 | 3.2186=96.558 km | 0'26:34.3073 | 218.031 km/h | A. J. Foyt IV | Arie Luyendyk Jr. | A. J. Foyt IV | Jason Priestley |
4 | Kentucky Speedway | Kentucky | August 11, 2002 | 67 | 2.414=161.735 km | 0'39:17.5196 | 246.974 km/h | A. J. Foyt IV | A. J. Foyt IV | A. J. Foyt IV | Cory Witherill |
5 | Gateway International Raceway | Illinois | August 25, 2002 | 80 | 2.011625=160.93 km | 1'00:15.3180 | 160.248 km/h | Ryan Hampton | Ryan Hampton | Ryan Hampton | Ryan Hampton |
6 | Chicagoland Speedway | Illinois | September 8, 2002 | 67 | 2.414=161.735 km | 0'39:14.0401 | 247.339 km/h | Aaron Fike | A. J. Foyt IV | Arie Luyendyk Jr. | Gary Peterson |
7 | Texas Motor Speedway | Texas | September 14, 2002 | 67 | 2.414=161.735 km | 0'43:51.6391 | 221.248 km/h | A. J. Foyt IV | A. J. Foyt IV | A. J. Foyt IV | Tom Wood |
Race Summaries
Kansas 100
The Kansas 100 was held July 7 at Kansas Speedway. A.J. Foyt IV won the pole.
Top 5 Results
Nashville 100
The Nashville 100 was held July 20 at Nashville Superspeedway. Ronnie Johncox won the pole.
Top 5 Results
Michigan 100
The Michigan 100 was held July 28 at Michigan International Speedway. Arie Luyendyk Jr. won the pole.
Top 5 Results
Kentucky 100
The Kentucky 100 was held August 11 at Kentucky Speedway. A.J. Foyt IV won the pole. During practice, Jason Priestley crashed and suffered serious injuries, ending his racing career. He would fully recover.
Top 5 Results
Gateway 100
The Gateway 100 was held August 25 at Gateway International Raceway. Ryan Hampton won the pole.
Top 5 Results
Chicagoland 100
The Chicagoland 100 was held September 8 at Chicagoland Speedway. A.J. Foyt IV won the pole.
Top 5 Results
BG Products 100
The BG Products 100 was held September 14 at Texas Motor Speedway. A.J. Foyt IV won the pole.
Top 5 Results
Final points standings
For every race points were awarded to all starters: 50 points to the winner, 40 for runner-up, 35 for third place, 32 for fourth place, 30 for fifth place, 28 for sixth place, 26 seventh place, 24 eighth place, 22 for ninth place, 20 for tenth place, winding down to 1 points for 28th place. Additional points were awarded to the driver leading the most laps (2 point). No additional points were awarded for the qualifying.
Complete Overview
first column of every race | 10 | = grid position |
second column of every race | 10 | = race result |
R9=retired, but classified NS15=did not start, but classified