Career
He raced in the 1978–1984 seasons, with 31 combined career starts, and started in the 1982 and 1983 Indianapolis 500s. Following his IndyCar career, Mears returned to desert racing. Late in his career, he raced in four events during the 1995 National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing SuperTruck Series presented by Craftsman season, racing for Hendrick Motorsports, including the inaugural series race at Phoenix.
His best career finish, however, was a 16th at Mesa Marin.
American open–wheel racing results
(key)
Complete Universal Service Administrative Company Mini-Industry Series results
= Universal Service Administrative Company = CART = Indianapolis 500 National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing
(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time * – Most laps led)
= SuperTruck Series =.