1997 CART season Drivers and Constructors Drivers and Constructors

| Team | Chassis | Engine | Tires | Drivers | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Chip Ganassi | Reynard 97i | Honda | Firestone | Jimmy Vasser | Target |
| Target Chip Ganassi | Reynard 97i | Honda | Firestone | Alex Zanardi | Target |
| Target Chip Ganassi | Reynard 97i | Honda | Firestone | Arie Luyendyk | Target |
| Marlboro Team Penske | Penske PC-26 -97 | Ilmor - Mercedes-Benz IC108D | Goodyear | Al Unser, Jr. | Marlboro |
| Marlboro Team Penske | Penske PC-26 -97 | Ilmor - Mercedes-Benz IC108D | Goodyear | Paul Tracy | Marlboro |
| Walker Racing | Reynard 97i | Honda | Goodyear | Gil de Ferran | Valvoline / Cummins |
| Newman-Haas Racing | Swift 007.i | Ford XB | Goodyear | Michael Andretti | Texaco / Kmart |
| Newman-Haas Racing | Swift 007.i | Ford XD | Goodyear | Christian Fittipaldi | Budweiser /Kmart |