1987 IndyCar season Teams and drivers Teams and drivers

| Team | Chassis | Engine | Drivers | Sponsors | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intersport | March 86C | Cosworth | Dominic Dobson | Intersport | 3 |
| JP Racing | March 86C | Cosworth | Spike Gehlhausen | JP Racing | 3 |
| Kraco Racing | March 87C | Cosworth | Michael Andretti | Kraco | All |
| Leader Cards Racing | March 87C | Cosworth | Randy Lewis | Toshiba / Altos/ Oracle/ Western Digital | All |
| Los Angeles Drywall | March 85C | Cosworth | Dick Ferguson | Los Angeles Drywall | 3 |
| Los Angeles Drywall | March 85C | Cosworth | Dick Ferguson | Los Angeles Drywall | 9 |
| Machinists Union Racing | March 87C | Cosworth | Pancho Carter | Hardee`s / Machinists Union | 3, 9-15 |
| Machinists Union Racing | March 86C | Cosworth | Chip Robinson | Carteret Savings / Machinists Union | 1, 6, 13 |