The 1989 HFC American Racing Series Championship consisted of 12 races. Mike Groff and Tommy Byrne each won 4 races and Groff edged out Byrne by 10 points for the championship.
Held April 8 at Phoenix International Raceway. Mike Groff won the pole.
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Held April 16 at Long Beach, California Street Course. Tommy Byrne won the pole.
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Held June 4 at The Milwaukee Mile. Mike Groff won the pole.
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Held June 18 at the Detroit street circuit. Johnny O'Connell won the pole.
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Held June 25 at Portland International Raceway. Tommy Byrne won the pole.
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Held July 16 at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Mike Groff won the pole.
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Held July 23 at Exhibition Place. Tommy Byrne won the pole.
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Held August 19 at Pocono Raceway. Tommy Byrne won the pole.
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Held September 3 at The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Tommy Byrne won the pole.
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Held September 10 at Road America. Ted Prappas won the pole.
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Held September 24 at Nazareth Speedway. Dave Kudrave won the pole.
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Held October 15 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Tommy Byrne 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).
R9=retired, but classified NS=did not start