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 results
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: Cautions: 3Margin of victory: 1 clLead 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 mphCautions: noneMargin of victory: 1.7 secLead 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 mphCautions: 1 (Lap 12, Dale Earnhardt crash)Margin of victory: .03 secLead 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).