The 2000 Indy Racing Northern Light Series was another season that saw a high level of parity, as only one driver, champion Buddy Lazier, won more than a single race. It also saw the beginning of the jump from CART as Al Unser Jr. moved to the series full-time and Chip Ganassi Racing came over to run the Indy 500, which it won with driver Juan Pablo Montoya. It was also the final season for the Riley & Scott chassis, which also saw its first series win in 2000.
Image: Buddy Lazier 2008 Indy 500 Bump Day
Image: Scott Goodyear 2008 Indy 500 Second Qual Day
Robert Buddy Lazier is an American auto racing driver, best known for winning the 1996 Indianapolis 500 and the 2000 Indy Racing League season championship.
Lazier at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May 2008 for the 2008 Indianapolis 500.
Lazier driving at the 1991 Toyota Monterey Grand Prix at Laguna Seca Raceway.
The car Lazier used to win the 1996 Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum.
Lazier's car in Gasoline Alley during practice for the 2006 Indianapolis 500