1979 California 500 is 10th CART race. Passed at the Ontario circuit. Rick Mears won the pole position, Bobby Unser won this race. Rick Mears and Mario Andretti also climbed to the podium, in second and third place. Race distance 200 laps (805 km).
Previous race:
1979 Trenton Champ Cars
Next race:
1979 Michigan Champ Cars
Race Start:
2nd September 1979
6th victory for the Penske Racing team
5th victory for the Bobby Unser
6th podium for the Bobby Unser
5th podium for the Rick Mears
1st podium for the Mario Andretti
Penske PC7 #12 - 1979 California 500 winner
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