Races 12 End date October 29 | Start date April 16 Drivers' champion Scott Dixon | |
The 2000 CART Dayton Indy Lights Championship consisted of 12 races. It was dominated by Scott Dixon who captured six victories on his way to the championship.
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Long Beach race
Held April 16 at Long Beach, California Street Course. Jonny Kane won the pole.
Top Five Results
- 17- Scott Dixon
- 3- Jason Bright
- 21- Felipe Giaffone
- 26- Jeff Simmons
- 2- Casey Mears
Milwaukee race
Held June 5 at The Milwaukee Mile. Scott Dixon won the pole.
Top Five Results
- 17- Scott Dixon
- 3- Jason Bright
- 7- Mario Domínguez
- 11- Chris Menninga
- 2- Casey Mears
Detroit race
Held June 18 at Belle Isle Raceway. Jonny Kane won the pole.
Top Five Results
- 27- Jonny Kane
- 21- Felipe Giaffone
- 2- Casey Mears
- 17- Scott Dixon
- 7- Mario Domínguez
Portland race
Held June 25 at Portland International Raceway. Townsend Bell won the pole.
Top Five Results
- 3- Jason Bright
- 1- Townsend Bell
- 26- Jeff Simmons
- 18- Tony Renna
- 11- Chris Menninga
Michigan race
Held July 22 at Michigan International Speedway. Felipe Giaffone won the pole.
Top Five Results
- 21- Felipe Giaffone
- 2- Casey Mears
- 18- Tony Renna
- 1- Townsend Bell
- 9- Todd Snyder
Chicago race
Held July 30 at The Chicago Motor Speedway. Chris Menninga won the pole.
Top Five Results
- 17- Scott Dixon
- 1- Townsend Bell
- 18- Tony Renna
- 21- Felipe Giaffone
- 10- Rodolfo Lavín, Jr.
Mid-Ohio race
Held August 13 at The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Jason Bright won the pole.
Top Five Results
- 1- Townsend Bell
- 17- Scott Dixon
- 3- Jason Bright
- 18- Tony Renna
- 2- Casey Mears
Vancouver race
Held September 3 at Pacific Place. Felipe Giaffone won the pole.
Top Five Results
- 17- Scott Dixon
- 21- Felipe Giaffone
- 26- Jeff Simmons
- 1- Townsend Bell
- 7- Mario Domínguez
Laguna Seca race
Held September 10 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Casey Mears won the pole.
Top Five Results
- 17- Scott Dixon
- 1- Casey Mears
- 26- Jeff Simmons
- 18- Tony Renna
- 27- Jonny Kane
Gateway race
Held September 17 at The Gateway International Raceway. Townsend Bell won the pole.
Top Five Results
- 1- Townsend Bell
- 2- Casey Mears
- 3- Jason Bright
- 18- Tony Renna
- 11- Chris Menninga
Houston race
Held October 1 at The Houston Street Circuit. Casey Mears won the pole.
Top Five Results
- 2- Casey Mears
- 1- Townsend Bell
- 21- Felipe Giaffone
- 4- Geoff Boss
- 11- Chris Menninga
Fontana race
Held October 29 at The California Speedway. Felipe Giaffone won the pole.
Top Five Results
- 17- Scott Dixon
- 1- Townsend Bell
- 18- Tony Renna
- 2- Casey Mears
- 10- Rodolfo Lavín, Jr.
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
R15=retired, but classified NS=did not start NT=no time set in qualifying