The 1996 PPG/Firestone Indy Lights Championship Powered By Buick consisted of 12 races. Canadian David Empringham captured three wins on his way to the championship.[1]
| 1996 Indy Lights season | |
|---|---|
| PPG/Firestone Indy Lights Championship | |
| Season | |
| Races | 12 |
| Start date | March 3 |
| End date | September 8 |
| Awards | |
| Drivers' champion |  David Empringham |