The 1988 HFC American Racing Series Championship consisted of 12 races. Jon Beekhuis edged out Tommy Byrne for the championship by a mere 3 points, the closest margin in the series' 16 years.
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Calendar
Note:
Race 12 abandoned after two laps due to an accident involving Michael Greenfield, Jeff Andretti and Guido Daccò and restarted.
Phoenix race
Held April 9 at Phoenix International Raceway. Jeff Andretti won the pole.
Top Five Results
- Paul Tracy
- Calvin Fish
- Wally Dallenbach, Jr.
- Dave Simpson
- Ted Prappas
Milwaukee race
Held June 4 at The Milwaukee Mile. Dave Simpson won the pole.
Top Five Results
- Dave Simpson
- Mike Snow
- John McCracken
- Jon Beekhuis
- Brian Ongais
Portland race
Held June 19 at Portland International Raceway. Tommy Byrne won the pole.
Top Five Results
- Tommy Byrne
- Juan Manuel Fangio II
- Jon Beekhuis
- Paul Tracy
- Dave Simpson
Cleveland race
Held July 3 at Burke Lakefront Airport. Juan Manuel Fangio II won the pole.
Top Five Results
- Juan Manuel Fangio II
- Calvin Fish
- Dave Simpson
- Jon Beekhuis
- Guido Daccò
Toronto race
Held July 17 at Exhibition Place. Tommy Byrne won the pole.
Top Five Results
- Calvin Fish
- Tommy Byrne
- Guido Daccò
- Jon Beekhuis
- Ted Prappas
Meadowlands race
Held July 24 at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Jon Beekhuis won the pole.
Top Five Results
- Jon Beekhuis
- Dave Simpson
- Tommy Byrne
- Ted Prappas
- Calvin Fish
Pocono race
Held August 20 at Pocono Raceway. Dave Simpson won the pole.
Top Five Results
- Michael Greenfield
- Tommy Byrne
- Dave Simpson
- Juan Manuel Fangio II
- Ted Prappas
Mid-Ohio race
Held September 4 at The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Jon Beekhuis won the pole.
Top Five Results
- Jon Beekhuis
- Tommy Byrne
- Ted Prappas
- Gary Rubio
- Paul Tracy
Elkhart Lake race
Held September 11 at Road America. Calvin Fish won the pole.
Top Five Results
- Juan Manuel Fangio II
- Jon Beekhuis
- Ted Prappas
- Gary Rubio
- Mike Groff
Nazareth race
Held September 25 at Nazareth Speedway. Calvin Fish won the pole.
Top Five Results
- Calvin Fish
- Mike Groff
- Mike Snow
- Dave Simpson
- Jon Beekhuis
Laguna Seca race
Held October 16 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Juan Manuel Fangio II won the pole.
Top Five Results
- Tommy Byrne
- Jon Beekhuis
- Juan Manuel Fangio II
- Gary Rubio
- Mike Snow
Miami race
Held November 6 at Tamiami Park. Juan Manuel Fangio II won the pole.
Top Five Results
- Tommy Byrne
- Juan Manuel Fangio II
- Calvin Fish
- Gary Rubio
- Jon Beekhuis
Driver
For every race the points were awarded: 20 points to the winner, 16 for runner-up, 14 for third place, 12 for fourth place, 10 for fifth place, 8 for sixth place, 6 seventh place, winding down to 1 points for 12th place. Additional points were awarded to the pole winner (1 point) and to the driver leading the most laps (1 point).
Complete Overview
R16=retired, but classified