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International Race of Champions series remembers past, hints at revival plans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 11:45 AM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

International Race of Champions series remembers past, hints at revival plans

Summary

The International Race of Champions (IROC), a notable motorsport series, enjoyed popularity from the 1970s until its discontinuation in 2006 due to sponsorship challenges. Originally created to showcase elite drivers from various racing disciplines in identical cars, IROC featured tracks like Daytona and Talladega. After nearly 20 years of dormancy, new ownership plans to rekindle interest with reunion events and a potential return to competitive racing. The first of these reunions took place at Lime Rock in the summer of 2024, with more events slated for 2025.

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By the Numbers

•IROC started in the 1970s and ended in 2006.
•The series gathered top drivers from NASCAR, Indy, and Formula 1.
•Mark Martin is the winningest driver in IROC history with five championships.
•Ray Evernham and Rob Kaufman acquired the IROC name in 2024.
•A reunion event is scheduled for the 2025 Rolex Motorsport Reunion.

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The International Race of Champions is a big part of the history of motorsports. Learn more about what it was and why it was discontinued nearly 20 years ago.
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