The 1996 PPG/Firestone Indy Lights Championship Powered By Buick consisted of 12 races.

[1] The following drivers and teams competed in the series: Held March 3 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Top Five Results Held April 14 at Long Beach, California Street Course.

Top Five Results Held June 9 at Belle Isle Raceway.

Top Five Results Held August 4 at the Trois-Rivières, Quebec Street Circuit.

Top Five Results Held September 8 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.