1999 TransWorld Diversified Services Indy 200

The 1999 TransWorld Diversified Services Indy 200 was the first round of the 1999 Indy Racing League season. The race was held on January 24, 1999 at the 1.000 mi Walt Disney World Speedway in Bay Lake, Florida.

Qualifying

 * 1)  Restricted to just one qualifying lap after missing his original qualifying turn.
 * 2)  Changed to a backup car for the race. He was put in front of the two last qualifiers, as they were using provisionals.

Failed to qualify or withdrew

 * 🇺🇸 Greg Gorden  R  for Truscelli Team Racing - initially named for the ride, the team decided to step him down for not having enough seat time in the car, as the new chassis came just days before a scheduled test. Replaced by 🇺🇸 Brian Tyler, who was due to drive for Team Pelfrey, where he was replaced by 🇺🇸 Robby Unser.
 * Team Menard entered the #2 car, which remained vacant for the event. Before qualifying, they announced an agreement to surrender the number #3 to Brant Racing, which were due to use #31, because of "Brant's long business relationship" with Richard Childress. Greg Ray switched numbers from #3 to #2.
 * The #77 Chastain Motorsports entry, which was vacant on the entry list, did not arrive at the track.

Race Statistics

 * Lead changes: 10 among 5 drivers

Standings after the race

 * Drivers' Championship standings


 * Note: Only the top five positions are included for the standings.