The 1997 Formula Nippon Championship was contested over 10 rounds. 17 different teams, 37 different drivers, 3 different chassis and 2 different engines competed.
Note:
Race 2 first finisher Norberto Fontana 1'21:51.024/147.209 km/h, but 1 minute penalty.
(ss) indicate the winner of the special stage, who started from pole - (fq) indicate the original fastest qualifier. In all other races, the fastest qualifier was also the winner of the special stage.