It also saw the beginning of the jump from CART as Al Unser Jr. moved to the series full-time and Chip Ganassi Racing came over to run the Indy 500, which it won with driver Juan Pablo Montoya.

The final Delphi Indy 200 race was held January 29 at Walt Disney World Speedway.

Top ten results This race was held April 22 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Top ten results This race was held June 18 at Pikes Peak International Raceway.

Top ten results The inaugural Indy Racing League event was held August 27 at Kentucky Speedway.