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USAC in the 1974 season. Full information

19th season of the USAC proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 3rd March to 2nd November in 1974, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of USAC!

Beginners of the season: Pancho Carter , Dan Murphy

List of races and tracks in the 1974 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1974 Ontario Indycars Race 1	AJ Foyt jr Coyote ? 1974, #14	Ontario	3rd March 1974
1974 Ontario Indycars Race 2	Johnny Rutherford McLaren M16C, #3	Ontario	3rd March 1974
1974 California 500	Bobby Unser Eagle 74, #48	Ontario	10th March 1974
1974 Phoenix Indycars Race 1	Mike Mosley Eagle 74, #98	Phoenix	17th March 1974
1974 Trenton Indycars Race 1	Bobby Unser Eagle 74, #48	Trenton	7th April 1974
1974 Indianapolis 500	Johnny Rutherford McLaren M16C, #3	Indianapolis	26th May 1974
1974 Milwaukee Indycars Race 1	Johnny Rutherford McLaren M16C, #3	Milwaukee	9th June 1974
1974 Pocono 500	Johnny Rutherford McLaren M16C, #3	Pocono	30th June 1974
1974 Michigan Indycars	Bobby Unser Eagle 74, #48	Michigan	21st July 1974
1974 Milwaukee Indycars Race 2	Gordon Johncock Eagle 74, #20	Milwaukee	11th August 1974
1974 Michigan Indycars	Al Unser Eagle 74, #15	Michigan	15th September 1974
1974 Trenton Indycars Race 2	AJ Foyt jr Coyote ? 1974, #14	Trenton	22nd September 1974
1974 Trenton Indycars Race 3	Bobby Unser Eagle 74, #48	Trenton	22nd September 1974
1974 Phoenix Indycars Race 2	Gordon Johncock Eagle 74, #20	Phoenix	2nd November 1974

Drivers championship 1974

Bobby Unser

United States

Champion

Points: 4870 Wins: 4 Poles: 2

Johnny Rutherford

United States

2nd place

Points: 3650 Wins: 4 Poles: 2

Gordon Johncock

United States

3rd place

Points: 3050 Wins: 2 Poles: 0

List of all drivers for the 1974 season

Name	Points
Bobby Unser	4870
Johnny Rutherford	3650
Gordon Johncock	3050
Al Unser	2430
Jimmy Caruthers	2065
Billy Vukovich	1925
Lloyd Ruby	1580
AJ Foyt jr	1510
Wally Dallenbach	1445
Steve Krisiloff	1130
Jerry Grant	1050
Pancho Carter	1040
Mike Mosley	945
Jim McElreath	700
Mario Andretti	655
John Martin	600
Roger McCluskey	555
Tom Sneva	550
Mike Hiss	420
Bentley Warren	340
Dick Simon	270
Gary Bettenhausen	260
Bob Harkey	250
Tom Bigelow	240
Eldon Rasmussen	200
Al Loquasto	160
Dan Murphy	150
Karl Busson	140
George Snider	130
Joe Leonard	120
Salt Walther	115
Bill Simpson	105
Jerry Karl	75
Larry McCoy jr	50
Mel Kenyon	25
Lee Brayton	20
John Cannon	10