The 1998 Radisson 200 (also referred to as the Colorado 200 on ABC's TV coverage) was the eighth round of the 1998 Indy Racing League. The race was held on August 16, 1998, at the Pikes Peak International Raceway in Fountain, Colorado.
Report Key Meaning R Rookie W Past winner
Qualifying
Two laps qualifying. The worst lap from any of the drivers are unknown.
Pos No. Name Lap Best (in mph) 1 11 Billy Boat 20.160 178.571 2 35 Jeff Ward 20.200 178.218 3 1 Tony Stewart W 20.239 177.874 4 28 Mark Dismore 20.340 176.991 5 14 Kenny Bräck 20.342 176.974 6 3 Robbie Buhl 20.406 176.419 7 6 Davey Hamilton 20.443 176.099 8 8 Scott Sharp 20.463 175.927 9 16 Marco Greco 20.471 175.859 10 23 Roberto Guerrero 20.567 175.038 11 4 Scott Goodyear 20.579 174.936 12 30 Raul Boesel 20.590 174.842 13 10 John Paul Jr. 20.636 174.452 14 18 Steve Knapp R 20.730 173.661 15 12 Buzz Calkins 20.744 173.544 16 51 Eddie Cheever 20.761 173.402 17 91 Buddy Lazier 20.770 173.327 18 77 Stéphan Grégoire 20.833 172.803 19 99 Sam Schmidt 20.890 172.327 20 15 Andy Michner R 20.925 172.043 21 98 Donnie Beechler R 20.926 172.035 22 5 Arie Luyendyk 20.989 171.518 23 52 Robby Unser R 21.425 168.028 24 81 Brian Tyler R 21.490 167.520 25 40 Jack Miller Didn't qualify No speed
Couldn't qualify after his chassis had been damaged in a practice crash. He was allowed to start the race at the back of the field.
Failed to qualify or withdrew Stan Wattles for Metro Racing Systems - took part in practice sessions, but withdrew before qualifying.
Race
Pos No. Driver Team Laps Time/Retired Grid Laps Led Points 15 Kenny BräckA. J. Foyt Enterprises2001:29:52.64952850 23 Robbie BuhlTeam Menard200+ 7.542 sec6825 31 Tony Stewart WTeam Menard200Running32121 477 Stéphan GrégoireChastain Motorsports199+ 1 lap18032 56 Davey HamiltonNienhouse Motorsports199+ 1 lap73830 616 Marco GrecoPhoenix Racing199+ 1 lap9028 791 Buddy LazierHemelgarn Racing199+ 1 lap17826 851Team Cheever199+ 1 lap16024 911 Billy BoatA. J. Foyt Enterprises198+ 2 laps1025 1098 Donnie Beechler R Cahill Auto Racing197+ 3 laps21020 118 Scott SharpKelley Racing196+ 4 laps8019 1252 Robby Unser RTeam Cheever196+ 4 laps23018 1399 Sam SchmidtLP Racing195+ 5 laps19017 1418 Steve Knapp RPDM Racing195+ 5 laps14016 1510 John Paul Jr.Byrd-Cunningham Racing195+ 5 laps13015 1681 Brian Tyler RTeam Pelfrey186+ 14 laps24014 1715 Andy Michner RRiley & Scott Cars180+ 20 laps20013 184 Scott GoodyearPanther Racing174+ 26 laps11012 1928 Mark DismoreKelley Racing133+ 67 laps4011 2035 Jeff WardISM Racing117Accident29714 2123 Roberto GuerreroCBR Cobb Racing106Ignition1009 225 Arie LuyendykTreadway Racing73Engine2208 2340 Jack MillerCrest Racing/SRS35Clutch2507 2412 Buzz CalkinsBradley Motorsports23Engine1506 2530 Raul BoeselMcCormack Motorsports23Engine1205
On August 21, both Menard drivers were docked 15 points after the rear wing of their cars was declared illegal in a technical inspection. The penalties were appealed on September 9 and, despite a hearing having been scheduled for September 23, the appeal was dismissed in just two days.
Race Statistics Lead changes: 10 among 6 drivers
Lap Leaders Laps Leader1-11 Jeff Ward12-22 Tony Stewart23-50 Jeff Ward51-59 Tony Stewart60-117 Jeff Ward118-125 Buddy Lazier126 Tony Stewart127-164 Davey Hamilton165-188 Kenny Bräck189-196 Robbie Buhl197-200 Kenny Bräck
Cautions: 3 for 28 laps Laps Reason24-34Buzz Calkins' engine leaks oil on track75-79Arie Luyendyk's engine leaks oil on track118-129Jeff Ward crash
Standings after the race
Drivers' Championship standings before the penalties Pos Driver Points 1 Tony Stewart 242 2 Scott Sharp 233 3 Kenny Bräck 232 4 Davey Hamilton 219 5 Scott Goodyear 194
Drivers' Championship standings after the penalties Pos Driver Points 1 Scott Sharp 233 2 Kenny Bräck 232 3 Tony Stewart 227 4 Davey Hamilton 219 5 Scott Goodyear 194
Note: Only the top five positions are included for the standings.
References
External links IndyCar official website