1997 CART season Drivers and Constructors Drivers and Constructors

| Team | Chassis | Engine | Tires | Drivers | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman-Haas Racing | Swift 007.i | Ford XD | Goodyear | Roberto Moreno | Budweiser /Kmart |
| Team Rahal | Reynard 97i | Ford XB | Goodyear | Bryan Herta | Shell |
| Team Rahal | Reynard 97i | Ford XD | Goodyear | Bobby Rahal | Miller Lite |
| Hogan Racing | Reynard 97i | Mercedes-Benz | Firestone | Dario Franchitti (R) | No Sponsor |
| Hogan Racing | Reynard 97i | Mercedes-Benz | Firestone | Robby Gordon | No Sponsor |
| Bettenhausen Racing | Reynard 97i | Mercedes-Benz | Goodyear | Patrick Carpentier (R) | Alumax |
| Bettenhausen Racing | Reynard 97i | Mercedes-Benz | Goodyear | Roberto Moreno | Alumax |
| PacWest | Reynard 97i | Mercedes-Benz | Firestone | Maurício Gugelmin | Hollywood |
| PacWest | Reynard 97i | Mercedes-Benz | Firestone | Mark Blundell | Motorola |
| Payton/Coyne Racing | Lola T97/00 Reynard 97i | Ford XD | Goodyear | Michel Jourdain, Jr. | Herdez |