United States Grand Prix West
Coordinates: 33°46′01″N 118°11′22″W / 33.766914°N 118.189328°W
Long Beach Grand Prix | |
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Race information | |
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Number of times held | 8 |
First held | 1976 |
Last held | 1983 |
Most wins (drivers) | No repeat winners |
Most wins (constructors) | ![]() |
Circuit length | 3.275 km (2.04 mi) |
Race length | 245.625 km (152.62 mi) |
Laps | 75 |
Last race (1983) | |
Pole position | |
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Podium | |
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Fastest lap | |
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The United States Grand Prix West was a Formula One motor race held at street circuit in Long Beach, California. It was a Formula 5000 race in 1975, and a F1 world championship event from 1976 to 1983. After 1983 the event became the Long Beach Grand Prix of the CART series.
Winners of the United States Grand Prix West[change | change source]
See also Grand Prix of Long Beach
Repeat winners (constructors)[change | change source]
Wins | Constructor | Years won |
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3 | ![]() |
1976, 1978, 1979 |
2 | ![]() |
1982, 1983 |
Repeat winners (engine manufacturers)[change | change source]
Wins | Manufacturers | Years won |
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5 | ![]() |
1977, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
3 | ![]() |
1976, 1978, 1979 |
* Built by Cosworth, engine program funded by Ford
By year[change | change source]
- All races were held on the same circuit on various layouts.
Year | Driver | Constructor | Report |
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1976 | ![]() |
Ferrari | Report |
1977 | ![]() |
Lotus-Ford | Report |
1978 | ![]() |
Ferrari | Report |
1979 | ![]() |
Ferrari | Report |
1980 | ![]() |
Brabham-Ford | Report |
1981 | ![]() |
Williams-Ford | Report |
1982 | ![]() |
McLaren-Ford | Report |
1983 | ![]() |
McLaren-Ford | Report |