The 1997 PPG/Firestone Indy Lights Championship Powered By Buick consisted of 13 races. Tony Kanaan edged out good friend and teammate Hélio Castro-Neves to the title by only four points.
Held March 2 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Hélio Castro-Neves won the pole.
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Held April 13 at Long Beach, California Street Course. Hélio Castro-Neves won the pole.
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Held April 27 at Nazareth Speedway. Chris Simmons won the pole.
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Held May 18 at the Hutchinson Island. Hélio Castro-Neves won the pole.
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Held May 24 at Gateway International Raceway. Chris Simmons won the pole.
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Held June 1 at The Milwaukee Mile. Clint Mears won the pole.
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Held June 8 at Belle Isle Raceway. Tony Kanaan won the pole.
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Held June 22 at Portland International Raceway. Hélio Castro-Neves won the pole.