The 28th season of the Crown Royal International Race of Champions began on Friday, February 13, 2004 at Daytona International Speedway. The all-star roster included twelve drivers from five premier racing series. Matt Kenseth won the championship after winning the final two races to return to contention. After finishing third in the season opener, he came across the line a disappointing last in race two at Texas Motor Speedway.
The roster of drivers and final points standings were as follows: