1998 Indy Racing League season
| 1998 Indy Racing League season | |
|---|---|
| Pep Boys Indy Racing League | |
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| Season | |
| Races | 11 |
| Start date | January 24 |
| End date | October 11 |
| Awards | |
| Drivers' champion |
 Kenny Bräck
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| Indianapolis 500 winner |
 Eddie Cheever
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The 1998 Pep Boys Indy Racing League was one of relative stability compared to the previous two seasons. For the first time the season consisted of a single and complete spring, summer, and fall like all other forms of motorsport. 15 drivers completed the entire 11 race schedule, twice as many as the previous season. It was also the first complete season for the new Riley & Scott chassis, though it proved unpopular due to its late introduction. A. J. Foyt Enterprises drivers captured 4 wins, the Indy 500 pole, and the championship, arguably the most successful year in the team's history.
This race was held January 24 at Walt Disney World Speedway. Tony Stewart won the pole.
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This race was held March 22 at Phoenix International Raceway. Jeff Ward won the pole.
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The Indy 500 was held May 24 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Billy Boat won the pole.
Top ten results
This race was held June 6 at Texas Motor Speedway. Tony Stewart won the pole.
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This race was held June 28 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Billy Boat won the pole.
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Pep Boys 400K was held July 19 at Dover International Speedway. Tony Stewart won the pole.
Top ten results
This race was held July 25 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Tony Stewart won the pole.
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This race was held August 16 at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Billy Boat won the pole.
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