The 1987 American Racing Series Championship consisted of 10 races. Didier Theys won three races on his way to the championship.
This was a "spec series", and all entrants used the March 86A Wildcat chassis, powered by Buick V6 engines.
Held April 12 at Phoenix International Raceway. Didier Theys won the pole.
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Held May 31 at The Milwaukee Mile. Didier Theys won the pole.
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Held June 28 at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Didier Theys won the pole.
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Held July 5 at Burke Lakefront Airport. Didier Theys won the pole.
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Held July 19 at Exhibition Place. Tommy Byrne won the pole.
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Held August 16 at Pocono Raceway. Tommy Byrne won the pole.
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Held September 6 at The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Tommy Byrne won the pole.
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Held September 20 at Nazareth Speedway. Didier Theys won the pole.
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Held October 11 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Dave Simpson won the pole.
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Held November 1 at Tamiami Park. Dave Simpson won the pole.
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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).
Note:
Race 1, 3, 5, 7 and 8 not all points were awarded (not enough competitors).
R10=retired, but classified NS=did not start