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USAC in the 1979 season. Full information

24th season of the USAC proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 25th March to 12th August in 1979, 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!

List of races and tracks in the 1979 season

Race Winner Track Race Start
Ontario Indycars 1979 Ontario Indycars AJ Foyt jr
Parnelli VPJ6C, #14
Ontario 25th March 1979
Texas Indycars 1979 Texas Indycars Race 1 AJ Foyt jr
Coyote ? 1979, #14
Texas World Speedway 8th April 1979
Indianapolis 500 1979 Indianapolis 500 Rick Mears
Penske PC6, #9
Indianapolis 27th May 1979
Milwaukee Indycars 1979 Milwaukee Indycars AJ Foyt jr
Parnelli VPJ6C, #14
Milwaukee 10th June 1979
Pocono 500 1979 Pocono 500 AJ Foyt jr
Parnelli VPJ6C, #14
Pocono 24th June 1979
Texas Indycars 1979 Texas Indycars Race 2 AJ Foyt jr
Parnelli VPJ6C, #14
Texas World Speedway 29th July 1979
Milwaukee Indycars 1979 Milwaukee Indycars Roger McCluskey
Lola T500B, #44
Milwaukee 12th August 1979

Drivers championship 1979

List of all drivers for the 1979 season

Name Points

List of all cars in the 1979 season

Lola T500B

Cosworth

Points: 2471 Wins: 1 Poles: 1

Watson ? 1979

Offenhauser

Points: 2183 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Eagle ? 1979

Offenhauser

Points: 2156 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Parnelli VPJ6C

Cosworth

Points: 2120 Wins: 4 Poles: 4

Penske PC6

Cosworth TC

Points: 1665 Wins: 1 Poles: 1

Parnelli VPJ6C

Cosworth TC

Points: 1405 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

McLaren M16C

Offenhauser TC

Points: 1168 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Wildcat Mk2

Offenhauser

Points: 988 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Penske PC6

Cosworth

Points: 920 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Vollstedt ? 1979

Offenhauser

Points: 766 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Eagle 79

Cosworth

Points: 700 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Lightning ? 1979

Offenhauser

Points: 628 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Penske PC7

Cosworth TC

Points: 500 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

King ? 1979

Chevrolet

Points: 473 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Coyote ? 1979

Ford

Points: 400 Wins: 1 Poles: 1

Wildcat II

DGS

Points: 300 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Watson 77

Offenhauser TC

Points: 250 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Eagle ? 1979

Chevrolet

Points: 236 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Manta ? 1979

Offenhauser

Points: 218 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Eagle Fletcher

Offenhauser TC

Points: 150 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Eagle ? 1979

Cosworth

Points: 110 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Lightning ? 1979

Cosworth

Points: 100 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

McLaren M16B

Offenhauser TC

Points: 70 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Marathon ? 1979

Cosworth

Points: 60 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

McLaren ? 1979

Offenhauser

Points: 58 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Rascar ? 1979

Ford

Points: 50 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

McLaren M24

Cosworth TC

Points: 50 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Parnelli VPJ6B

Cosworth

Points: 50 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

McLaren M24B

Cosworth TC

Points: 40 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Lola T500B HU05

Cosworth TC

Points: 25 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Eagle 79

Offenhauser

Points: 25 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Vollstedt ? 1979

AMC

Points: 21 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

King 73

Chevrolet

Points: 20 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Rascar ? 1979

Chevrolet

Points: 20 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Lightning 77 LHL-4

Offenhauser TC

Points: 20 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Cicada ? 1979

Offenhauser

Points: 16 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Penske PC5

Cosworth TC

Points: 15 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Wildcat II

Offenhauser TC

Points: 15 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Antares 72

Offenhauser TC

Points: 15 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Chaparral 2K

Cosworth TC

Points: 15 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Vollstedt 77

Offenhauser TC

Points: 10 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Watson 78

Offenhauser TC

Points: 10 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Marathon ? 1979

Chevrolet

Points: 8 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Lola T500B HU03

Cosworth TC

Points: 5 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Lightning X15

Offenhauser TC

Points: 5 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Spirit 78

AMC TC

Points: 5 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

McLaren M16E

Offenhauser TC

Points: 5 Wins: 0 Poles: 0