 The 1988 PPG Cup Champion was rumored to drive a third PacWest car at Vancouver.The Penske juggernaut continued to lead the championship, with Unser leading at 173 points, Fittipaldi 133 points, Tracy 107, Michael Andretti 100, Gordon 87, and Mansell 79.Robby Gordon was on pole for the second time in his career; his first pole coming in July at Toronto.