1997 CART season Drivers and Constructors Drivers and Constructors

| Team | Chassis | Engine | Tires | Drivers | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton/Coyne Racing | Lola T97/00 | Ford XD | Goodyear | Roberto Moreno | Data Control |
| Payton/Coyne Racing | Lola T97/00 | Ford XD | Goodyear | Paul Jasper (R) | HYPE |
| Payton/Coyne Racing | Lola T97/00 Reynard 97i | Ford XD | Goodyear | Christian Danner | HYPE |
| Payton/Coyne Racing | Lola T97/00 Reynard 97i | Ford XD | Goodyear | Charlie Nearburg (R) | Nearburg Explorations |
| Payton/Coyne Racing | Lola T97/00 | Ford XD | Goodyear | Dennis Vitolo | Smith Kline Beecham |
| Patrick Racing | Reynard 97i | Ford XB | Firestone | Scott Pruett | Brahma |
| Patrick Racing | Reynard 97i | Ford XD | Firestone | Raul Boesel | Brahma |
| Della Penna Motorsports | Lola T97/00 | Ford XD | Goodyear | Richie Hearn | Ralphs / Food 4 Less |
| Arciero-Wells Racing | Reynard 97i | Toyota | Firestone | Hiro Matsushita | Panasonic / Duskin |