1987 IndyCar season Teams and drivers Teams and drivers

| Team | Chassis | Engine | Drivers | Sponsors | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arciero Racing | March 87C | Cosworth | Fabrizio Barbazza (R) | Arciero Wines | 1-13, 15 |
| Arciero Racing | March 87C | Cosworth | Ludwig Heimrath (R) | Arciero Wines | 14-15 |
| Arciero Racing | March 85C | Cosworth | Ludwig Heimrath (R) | Arciero Wines | 14-15 |
| Arciero Racing | March 85C | Cosworth | Graham McRae | Arciero Wines | 15 |
| Bettenhausen Motorsports | March 86C | Cosworth | Tony Bettenhausen, Jr. | United Oil / Call Free | 1-5, 7-12 |
| Centerline Wheels | March | Pontiac | Sammy Swindell | Centerline Wheels | 3 |
| Curb | March 87C/ March 86C | Cosworth | Tom Sneva | Skoal | 1-9 |
| Curb | March 87C/ March 86C | Cosworth | John Andretti (R) | Skoal | 10-15 |
| Curb | March 87C/ March 86C | Cosworth | Ed Pimm | Skoal | 3, 9 |