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The 2000 Indy Racing Northern Light Series was the fifth season of the
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. The season consisted of nine races, all on oval circuits. The showcase event of the season was the 84th running of the
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. The season saw a high level of parity, as only one driver, champion Buddy Lazier, won more than a single race. It also saw the beginning of the jump from
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as Al Unser Jr. moved to the series full-time and
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came over to run the Indianapolis 500, which it won with driver
Juan Pablo Montoya Juan Pablo Montoya Roldán (; born 20 September 1975) is a Colombian racing driver, who competed in Formula One from to , IndyCar between 1999 and 2022, and the NASCAR Cup Series between 2006 and 2024. Montoya won seven Formula One Grand ...
. It was also the final season for the
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chassis, which also saw its first series win in 2000. A planned race at
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– which would have been the Indy Racing League's first road course event – was cancelled on September 9, 1999, and reverted to a CART event.


Confirmed entries

The 5 year tire war between Goodyear and Firestone in both CART and the IRL ended after Goodyear left both series as a tire supplier in 1999. This meant from this season onward all teams used Firestone tires.


Schedule


Results

Note: All races running on Oval/Speedway.


Race summaries


Delphi Indy 200

The final Delphi Indy 200 race was held January 29 at
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. Greg Ray won the pole. Top ten results #24- Robbie Buhl #91- Buddy Lazier #51-
Eddie Cheever Edward McKay Cheever Jr. (born January 10, 1958) is an American former racing driver and motorsport executive, who competed in Formula One from to , CART between 1986 and 1995, and IndyCar between 1996 and 2006. In American open-wheel racing ...
#4- Scott Goodyear #11- Eliseo Salazar #98-
Donnie Beechler Donnie Beechler (born May 18, 1961) is an American former driver in the Indy Racing League. He was born in Springfield, Illinois. Beechler raced in the 1998–2001 seasons with 36 career starts, including 4 Indianapolis 500 showings. His best c ...
#14- Jeff Ward #12-
Buzz Calkins Bradley Hobson "Buzz" Calkins Jr. (born May 2, 1971 in Denver, Colorado) is a former Indy Racing League driver. After a successful run in Indy Lights from 1993 to 1995 where he finished 11th, 10th, and 6th in his three seasons, he and his Bradley ...
#81- Billy Boat #55- Robby McGehee *This was Robbie Buhl's 2nd and final IndyCar victory. *This was the final
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event at the track.


MCI WorldCom Indy 200

This race was held March 19 at
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. Greg Ray won the pole. Top ten results #91- Buddy Lazier #4- Scott Goodyear #98-
Donnie Beechler Donnie Beechler (born May 18, 1961) is an American former driver in the Indy Racing League. He was born in Springfield, Illinois. Beechler raced in the 1998–2001 seasons with 36 career starts, including 4 Indianapolis 500 showings. His best c ...
#11- Eliseo Salazar #8-
Scott Sharp Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968) is an American professional racing driver in the United SportsCar Championship. He is the son of six-time SCCA champion Bob Sharp. Sharp is best known for his years as a competitor in the Indy Racing Leagu ...
#81- Billy Boat #24- Robbie Buhl #7-
Stephan Gregoire Stephan may refer to: * Stephan, South Dakota, United States * Stephan (given name), a masculine given name * Stephan (surname), a Breton-language surname See also * Sankt-Stephan * Stefan (disambiguation) * Stephan-Oterma * Stephani * Stephe ...
#3- Al Unser Jr. #51-
Eddie Cheever Edward McKay Cheever Jr. (born January 10, 1958) is an American former racing driver and motorsport executive, who competed in Formula One from to , CART between 1986 and 1995, and IndyCar between 1996 and 2006. In American open-wheel racing ...
*This was the first victory for the Riley & Scott chassis


Vegas Indy 300

This race was held April 22 at
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. Mark Dismore won the pole. Top ten results #3- Al Unser Jr. #28- Mark Dismore #18-
Sam Hornish Jr. Samuel Jon Hornish Jr. (born July 2, 1979) is an American semi-retired professional auto racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 22 Ford Mustang for Team Penske in 2017. Hornish began his top-ti ...
#6- Jeret Schroeder #24- Robbie Buhl #5- Robby McGehee #81- Billy Boat #20- Tyce Carlson #1- Greg Ray #33- Jaques Lazier *This was Al Unser Jr.'s 1st victory since the 1995 CART Molson Indy Vancouver and his 1st IRL victory.


84th Indianapolis 500

The Indy 500 was held May 28 at
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. Greg Ray sat on pole. Top ten results #9-
Juan Pablo Montoya Juan Pablo Montoya Roldán (; born 20 September 1975) is a Colombian racing driver, who competed in Formula One from to , IndyCar between 1999 and 2022, and the NASCAR Cup Series between 2006 and 2024. Montoya won seven Formula One Grand ...
#91- Buddy Lazier #11- Eliseo Salazar #14- Jeff Ward #51-
Eddie Cheever Edward McKay Cheever Jr. (born January 10, 1958) is an American former racing driver and motorsport executive, who competed in Formula One from to , CART between 1986 and 1995, and IndyCar between 1996 and 2006. In American open-wheel racing ...
#32-
Robby Gordon Robert Wesley Gordon (born January 2, 1969) is an American semi-retired auto racing driver. He has raced in NASCAR, Championship Auto Racing Teams, CART, the IndyCar Series, the Trans-Am Series, International Motor Sports Association, IMSA, Inter ...
#10-
Jimmy Vasser James "Jimmy" Vasser Jr. (born November 20, 1965) is an American former racing driver who competed primarily in the Championship Auto Racing Teams, CART series and Champ Car World Series, Champ Car. Vasser won ten CART series races and won the ...
#7-
Stephan Gregoire Stephan may refer to: * Stephan, South Dakota, United States * Stephan (given name), a masculine given name * Stephan (surname), a Breton-language surname See also * Sankt-Stephan * Stefan (disambiguation) * Stephan-Oterma * Stephani * Stephe ...
#4- Scott Goodyear #8-
Scott Sharp Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968) is an American professional racing driver in the United SportsCar Championship. He is the son of six-time SCCA champion Bob Sharp. Sharp is best known for his years as a competitor in the Indy Racing Leagu ...
*
Juan Pablo Montoya Juan Pablo Montoya Roldán (; born 20 September 1975) is a Colombian racing driver, who competed in Formula One from to , IndyCar between 1999 and 2022, and the NASCAR Cup Series between 2006 and 2024. Montoya won seven Formula One Grand ...
was the 1st rookie since
Graham Hill Norman Graham Hill (15 February 1929 – 29 November 1975) was a British racing driver, rower and motorsport executive, who competed in Formula One from to . Nicknamed "Mr. Monaco", Hill won two Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles ...
(
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) to win the Indianapolis 500 as a rookie. * Buddy Lazier took over the points lead after this race by 26 points over Robbie Buhl.


Casino Magic 500

This race was held June 11 at
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. Qualifying was rained out and Buddy Lazier was on the pole based on points standings. Top ten results #8-
Scott Sharp Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968) is an American professional racing driver in the United SportsCar Championship. He is the son of six-time SCCA champion Bob Sharp. Sharp is best known for his years as a competitor in the Indy Racing Leagu ...
#5- Robby McGehee #3- Al Unser Jr. #12-
Buzz Calkins Bradley Hobson "Buzz" Calkins Jr. (born May 2, 1971 in Denver, Colorado) is a former Indy Racing League driver. After a successful run in Indy Lights from 1993 to 1995 where he finished 11th, 10th, and 6th in his three seasons, he and his Bradley ...
#4- Scott Goodyear #28- Mark Dismore #91- Buddy Lazier #55- Shigeaki Hattori #51-
Eddie Cheever Edward McKay Cheever Jr. (born January 10, 1958) is an American former racing driver and motorsport executive, who competed in Formula One from to , CART between 1986 and 1995, and IndyCar between 1996 and 2006. In American open-wheel racing ...
#88- Airton Daré *This was Robby McGehee's best ever finish. * Shigeaki Hattori debuts after a disappointing
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which ended after his CART competition license was revoked at Laguna Seca.


Radisson 200

This race was held June 18 at
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. Greg Ray won the pole. Top ten results #51-
Eddie Cheever Edward McKay Cheever Jr. (born January 10, 1958) is an American former racing driver and motorsport executive, who competed in Formula One from to , CART between 1986 and 1995, and IndyCar between 1996 and 2006. In American open-wheel racing ...
#88- Airton Daré #8-
Scott Sharp Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968) is an American professional racing driver in the United SportsCar Championship. He is the son of six-time SCCA champion Bob Sharp. Sharp is best known for his years as a competitor in the Indy Racing Leagu ...
#28- Mark Dismore #98-
Donnie Beechler Donnie Beechler (born May 18, 1961) is an American former driver in the Indy Racing League. He was born in Springfield, Illinois. Beechler raced in the 1998–2001 seasons with 36 career starts, including 4 Indianapolis 500 showings. His best c ...
#11- Eliseo Salazar #6- Jeret Schroeder #7-
Stephan Gregoire Stephan may refer to: * Stephan, South Dakota, United States * Stephan (given name), a masculine given name * Stephan (surname), a Breton-language surname See also * Sankt-Stephan * Stefan (disambiguation) * Stephan-Oterma * Stephani * Stephe ...
#33- Jaques Lazier #3- Al Unser Jr. *This was the
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engine's 1st victory. *This was Cheevers penultimate IndyCar victory.


Midas 500 Classic

This race was held July 15 at
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. Greg Ray won the pole. Top ten results #1- Greg Ray #91- Buddy Lazier #3- Al Unser Jr. #5- Robby McGehee #98-
Donnie Beechler Donnie Beechler (born May 18, 1961) is an American former driver in the Indy Racing League. He was born in Springfield, Illinois. Beechler raced in the 1998–2001 seasons with 36 career starts, including 4 Indianapolis 500 showings. His best c ...
#24- Robbie Buhl #7-
Stephan Gregoire Stephan may refer to: * Stephan, South Dakota, United States * Stephan (given name), a masculine given name * Stephan (surname), a Breton-language surname See also * Sankt-Stephan * Stefan (disambiguation) * Stephan-Oterma * Stephani * Stephe ...
#81- Billy Boat #55- Shigeaki Hattori #11- Eliseo Salazar


Belterra Resort Indy 300

The inaugural
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event was held August 27 at
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. Scott Goodyear won the pole. Top ten results #91- Buddy Lazier #4- Scott Goodyear #15- Sarah Fisher #51-
Eddie Cheever Edward McKay Cheever Jr. (born January 10, 1958) is an American former racing driver and motorsport executive, who competed in Formula One from to , CART between 1986 and 1995, and IndyCar between 1996 and 2006. In American open-wheel racing ...
#7-
Stephan Gregoire Stephan may refer to: * Stephan, South Dakota, United States * Stephan (given name), a masculine given name * Stephan (surname), a Breton-language surname See also * Sankt-Stephan * Stefan (disambiguation) * Stephan-Oterma * Stephani * Stephe ...
#14- Jeff Ward #1- Greg Ray #55- Shigeaki Hattori #18-
Sam Hornish Jr. Samuel Jon Hornish Jr. (born July 2, 1979) is an American semi-retired professional auto racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 22 Ford Mustang for Team Penske in 2017. Hornish began his top-ti ...
#98-
Donnie Beechler Donnie Beechler (born May 18, 1961) is an American former driver in the Indy Racing League. He was born in Springfield, Illinois. Beechler raced in the 1998–2001 seasons with 36 career starts, including 4 Indianapolis 500 showings. His best c ...
*This was Roberto Guerrero's final IndyCar race he qualified for. He would blow an engine after completing 48 laps and would finish 23rd. * Sarah Fisher becomes the first woman to lead laps and finish on the Podium in an IRL race.


Excite 500

This race was held October 15 at
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. Greg Ray won the pole. Top ten results #4- Scott Goodyear #51-
Eddie Cheever Edward McKay Cheever Jr. (born January 10, 1958) is an American former racing driver and motorsport executive, who competed in Formula One from to , CART between 1986 and 1995, and IndyCar between 1996 and 2006. In American open-wheel racing ...
#81- Billy Boat #91- Buddy Lazier #11- Eliseo Salazar #98-
Donnie Beechler Donnie Beechler (born May 18, 1961) is an American former driver in the Indy Racing League. He was born in Springfield, Illinois. Beechler raced in the 1998–2001 seasons with 36 career starts, including 4 Indianapolis 500 showings. His best c ...
#55- Shigeaki Hattori #14- Jeff Ward #12-
Buzz Calkins Bradley Hobson "Buzz" Calkins Jr. (born May 2, 1971 in Denver, Colorado) is a former Indy Racing League driver. After a successful run in Indy Lights from 1993 to 1995 where he finished 11th, 10th, and 6th in his three seasons, he and his Bradley ...
#16- Jaques Lazier * This was the final race victory for Scott Goodyear as he lost his ride to
Sam Hornish Jr. Samuel Jon Hornish Jr. (born July 2, 1979) is an American semi-retired professional auto racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 22 Ford Mustang for Team Penske in 2017. Hornish began his top-ti ...
in the off-season, then during the 2001 Indianapolis 500 he would suffer career ending injuries after a huge accident during that race.


Points standings

* Ties in points broken by number of wins, followed by number of 2nds, 3rds, etc., and then by number of pole positions, followed by number of times qualified 2nd, etc. Additional points were awarded to the pole winner (3 points), the second best qualifier (2 points), the third best qualifier (1 point) and to the driver leading the most laps (2 point).


See also

*
2000 Indianapolis 500 The 84th Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 28, 2000. The race was sanctioned by the Indy Racing League, and was part of the 2000 Indy Racing Northern Lights Series season. After fou ...
* 2000 Indy Lights season *
2000 CART season The 2000 FedEx Championship Series season was the twenty-second in the Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) era of American open-wheel car racing. It consisted of 20 races, beginning in Homestead, Florida on March 26, 2000 and concluding in F ...
* 2000 Toyota Atlantic Championship season * https://web.archive.org/web/20160304065043/http://www.champcarstats.com/year/2000i.htm * http://media.indycar.com/pdf/2011/IICS_2011_Historical_Record_Book_INT6.pdf (p. 130–131)


References

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