The first two races of the season were won by Kevin Cogan (Phoenix) and Michael Andretti (Long Beach), respectively, the first career wins for both drivers on the CART circuit.

Bobby Rahal, driving for Truesports, passed Kevin Cogan with two laps to go, and won for car owner Jim Trueman, who was stricken with cancer.

Rahal was back in victory lane in July, winning the inaugural Molson Indy Toronto, but Michael Andretti still held the points lead.

March 85C (11, 13) Cosworth DFX O  Oval/Speedway R  Road/Street course NC Non-championship event *The Indianapolis 500 was scheduled for May 25, but postponed due to rain.

***The Road America race was started on September 21, but stopped after a few laps due to rain, the rest was run on October 4.