IROC XI

IROC XI was the eleventh year of IROC competition, which took place in 1987. It saw the use of the Chevrolet Camaro in all races, the beginning of a long partnership with ABC/ESPN, and continued the format introduced in IROC VIII. Race one took place on the Daytona International Speedway, race two took place at Mid-Ohio, race three ran at Michigan International Speedway, and race four concluded the year at Watkins Glen International. Geoff Bodine won the championship and $191,900.

The roster of drivers and final points standings were as follows:

Race One, Daytona International Speedway
Friday, February 13, 1987 (5) Indicates 5 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the most laps. (3) Indicates 3 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 2nd most laps (2) Indicates 2 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 3rd most laps.

Average speed: 183.673 mph Cautions: 3 Margin of victory: 1 cl Lead changes: 5

Race Two, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Saturday, June 6, 1987 (5) Indicates 5 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the most laps. (3) Indicates 3 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 2nd most laps (2) Indicates 2 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 3rd most laps (did not occur in this race so not awarded).

Average speed: 85.702 mph Cautions: none Margin of victory: 1.7 sec Lead changes: 1

Lap Leader Breakdown

Race Three, Michigan International Speedway
Saturday, August 1, 1987 (5) Indicates 5 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the most laps. (3) Indicates 3 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 2nd most laps (2) Indicates 2 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 3rd most laps (did not occur in this race so not awarded).

Average speed: 155.633 mph Cautions: 1 (Lap 12, Dale Earnhardt crash) Margin of victory: .03 sec Lead changes: 6

Race Four, Watkins Glen International
Saturday, August 8, 1987 (5) Indicates 5 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the most laps. (3) Indicates 3 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 2nd most laps (did not occur in this race so not awarded). (2) Indicates 2 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 3rd most laps (did not occur in this race so not awarded).

Average speed: 110.457 mph Cautions: none Margin of victory: 2.02 sec Lead changes: 0