The 1998 Brickyard 400 was a Winston Cup Series (now Sprint Cup) event held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 1, 1998. Jeff Gordon dominated the event in route to his second victory at the historic track, leading 97 of the 160 laps and holding off Mark Martin for the victory. It was also Gordon leading Martin in the points, where Gordon held a 72-point edge. Stats
| 1998 Brickyard 400 | |
| General info | |
|---|---|
| Series | Winston Cup Series |
| Location | Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
| Date | August 1, 1998 |
| Qualifying | |
| Pole Sitter | Ernie Irvan |
| Pole Speed | 179.394 mph |
| Race Data | |
| Winner | Jeff Gordon |
| Margin of Victory | under caution |
| Average Speed | 126.772 mph |
| Cautions | 9 for 34 laps |
| Points Leader | Jeff Gordon (+72) |