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:
Friday, February 13, 1987
(5) Indicates 5 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the most laps.<br>(3) Indicates 3 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 2nd most laps<br>(2) Indicates 2 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 3rd most laps.
Average speed: <br>Cautions: 3<br>Margin of victory: 1 cl<br>Lead changes: 5
Saturday, June 6, 1987
(5) Indicates 5 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the most laps.<br>(3) Indicates 3 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 2nd most laps<br>(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 mph<br>Cautions: none<br>Margin of victory: 1.7 sec<br>Lead changes: 1
Lap Leader Breakdown
Saturday, August 1, 1987
(5) Indicates 5 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the most laps.<br>(3) Indicates 3 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the 2nd most laps<br>(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 mph<br>Cautions: 1 (Lap 12, Dale Earnhardt crash)<br>Margin of victory: .03 sec<br>Lead changes: 6
Saturday, August 8, 1987
(5) Indicates 5 bonus points added to normal race points scored for leading the most laps.<br>(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).<br>(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: <br>Cautions: none<br>Margin of victory: 2.02 sec<br>Lead changes: 0