1982 CART PPG Indy Car World Series

The 1982 CART PPG Indy Car World Series season, the fourth in the CART era of U.S. open-wheel racing, consisted of 11 races, beginning in Avondale, Arizona on March 28 and concluding at the same location on November 6. The PPG Indy Car World Series Drivers' Champion was Rick Mears. Rookie of the Year was Bobby Rahal.

1982 CART season
PPG Indy Car World Series
Season
Races11
Start dateMarch 28
End dateNovember 6
Awards
Drivers' champion Rick Mears
Constructors' Cup March
Manufacturers' Cup Cosworth
Nations' Cup United States
Rookie of the Year Bobby Rahal

Though it was not officially part of the CART calendar, most of the teams and drivers also competed at the USAC-sanctioned 66th Indianapolis 500. Gordon Johncock was victorious at Indy.

Jim Hickman was fatally injured in a practice crash for the Tony Bettenhausen 200 at Milwaukee, he was 39 years old.

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