IROC IX


IROC IX was the ninth year of IROC competition, which took place in 1985. It saw the use of the Chevrolet Camaro in all races, was the second straight season that television coverage was on CBS, and continued the format introduced in IROC VIII. Race one took place on the Daytona International Speedway, race two took place at Mid-Ohio [Sports Car Course|Mid-Ohio], race three was rained out at Talladega Superspeedway, and race four concluded the year at Michigan International Speedway. Harry Gant won the championship and $158,200 in a tie-breaker with Darrell Waltrip.
The roster of drivers and final points standings were as follows:
RankDriverPointsWinningsSeries
1

Race results

Race One, Daytona International Speedway

Friday, February 15, 1985
FinishGridCar
no.
DriverCar MakeCar ColorLapsStatusLaps
Led
Points
1115

Race Two, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Friday, June 8, 1985
FinishGridCar
no.
DriverCar MakeCar ColorLapsStatusLaps
Led
Points
1417

Race Three, Talladega Superspeedway

''This race was scheduled for Saturday July 27th, 1985 but was canceled due to rain''

Race Four, Michigan International Speedway

Saturday, August 10, 1985
FinishGridCar
no.
DriverCar MakeCar ColorLapsStatusLaps
Led
Points
1818