Laguna Seca
Jimmy Vasser, Chip Ganassi Racing, Reynard 97i Honda, leads Dennis Vitolo, Project Indy, Lola T97/00 Ford, Scott Pruett, Patrick Racing, Reynard 97i Ford, Alex Zanardi, Chip Ganassi Racing, Reynard 97i Honda, and Maurício Gugelmin, PacWest Racing Group, Reynard 97i Mercedes-Benz.