This period also marked the first-ever quest for points championships by most teams.
He also won the points championship at the famed Knoxville track.
It's put us back in the points championship.
In 1986 he won the points championship at Capital Speedway.
In 1961, he became the first driver to successfully defend his points championship and win the Indianapolis 500 race.
The races both count towards the points championship, effectively doubling the series schedule.
Third place Rahal maintained a 9-point advantage over Michael in the points championship.
They won the high points championship 22 years in 40 years of competition, and the Gold Cup 14 times.
He returned to the series in 2010 defending his points championship.
He won more than $4 million for capturing the points championship.
