The 1990 Firestone American Racing Series Championship consisted of 14 races. Paul Tracy won nine times and captured seven poles on his way to the championship.
Held April 7 at Phoenix International Raceway. Mark Smith won the pole.
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Held April 22 at Long Beach, California Street Course. Paul Tracy won the pole.
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Held June 3 at The Milwaukee Mile. Robbie Buhl won the pole.
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Held June 17 at the Detroit street circuit. Paul Tracy won the pole.
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Held June 24 at Portland International Raceway. Paul Tracy won the pole.
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Held July 8 at Burke Lakefront Airport. Paul Tracy won the pole.
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Held July 15 at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Paul Tracy won the pole.
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Held July 22 at Exhibition Place. Ted Prappas won the pole.
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Held August 26 at the Denver, Colorado street circuit. P. J. Jones won the pole.
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Held September 2 at Pacific Place. Paul Tracy won the pole.
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Held September 16 at The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Robbie Buhl won the pole.
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Held September 23 at Road America. Mike Snow won the pole.
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Held October 7 at Nazareth Speedway. Robbie Buhl won the pole.
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Held October 21 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Paul Tracy 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 13 not all points were awarded (not enough competitors).
R15=retired, but classified NS=did not start (11)=place after practice, but grid position not held free