RSC Formula 1 (1970-1982)

Programme cover	Event: Long Beach Grand Prix Date: 2/4/1978 Track: Long Beach (USA), unknown length Distance: unknown Attendance: unknown GP United States West 1978 Formula 1 World Championship (round 4) Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown, Weather: unknown Entry: 42 Practiced: 30 Started: 22 Classified: 12	Entry list
Photos by courtesy of: Steve Tandy , Fred Young and Lynn Haddock

1		Brabham BT46 #BT46/4 – Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995cc N/A
		Parmalat Racing Team (GB)			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: red/black (+blue)		Tyres: Goodyear
		Sponsors: parmalat
Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)			Result: did not finish (Spark box) - 27 laps Grid: 3rd(1:20.937)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007		Photo by: Steve Tandy

2		Brabham BT46 #BT46/3 – Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995cc N/A
		Parmalat Racing Team (GB)			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: red/black (+blue)		Tyres: Goodyear
		Sponsors: parmalat
Driven by: John Watson (GB)			Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 9 laps Grid: 5th(1:21.244)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007		Photo by: Steve Tandy

3		Tyrrell 008 #008/4 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
		Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: blue/white		Tyres: Goodyear
		Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS
Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)			Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 27 laps Grid: 23rd(1:23.792)
Photo updated: 7.12.2005		Photo by: Fred Young

4		Tyrrell 008 #008/1 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
		Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: blue/white		Tyres: Goodyear
		Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)			Result: 3rd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 12th(1:22.414)
Photo updated: 7.12.2005		Photo by: Fred Young

5		Lotus 78 #78/R3 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
		John Player Team Lotus (GB)			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: black (+gold)		Tyres: Goodyear
		Sponsors: John Player Special
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)			Result: 2nd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 4th(1:21.188)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007		Photo by: Steve Tandy

6		Lotus 78 #78/R2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
		John Player Team Lotus (GB)			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: black (+gold)		Tyres: Goodyear
		Sponsors: John Player Special
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)			Result: 4th (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 6th(1:21.474)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007		Photo by: Steve Tandy

7		McLaren M26 #M26/4 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
		Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: white/red		Tyres: Goodyear
		Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO
Driven by: James Hunt (GB)			Result: did not finish (Accident) - 5 laps Grid: 7th(1:21.738)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005		Photo by: Lynn Haddock

8		McLaren M26 #M26/5 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
		Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: white/red		Tyres: Goodyear
		Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO
Driven by: Patrick Tambay (F)			Result: 12th - did not finish (Accident) - 74 laps Grid: 11th(1:22.234)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007		Photo by: Steve Tandy

11		Ferrari 312 T3 #032 – Ferrari F12 3000cc N/A
		Spa Ferrari SEFAC (I)			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: red (+white/silver)		Tyres: Michelin
		Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip
Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)			Result: winner - 80 laps Grid: 1st(1:20.636)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005		Photo by: Lynn Haddock

12		Ferrari 312 T3 #034 – Ferrari F12 3000cc N/A
		Spa Ferrari SEFAC (I)			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: red (+white/silver)		Tyres: Michelin
		Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip
Driven by: Gilles Villeneuve (CDN)			Result: did not finish (Accident) - 38 laps Grid: 2nd(1:20.836)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007		Photo by: Steve Tandy

14		Fittipaldi F5A #F5A-3 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
		Fittipaldi Automotive (BR)			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: yellow (+orange/blue/green)		Tyres: Goodyear
		Sponsors: COPERSUCAR
Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)			Result: 8th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 15th(1:22.790)
Photo updated: 7.12.2005		Photo by: Fred Young

15		Renault RS01 #RS01/3 – Renault V6/90° 4v DOHC 1500cc Single-Turbo
		Equipe Renault (F)			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: yellow (+white/black)		Tyres: Michelin
		Sponsors: Renault elf
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)			Result: did not finish (Turbocharger) - 38 laps Grid: 13th(1:22.491)
Photo updated: 7.12.2005		Photo by: Fred Young

19		Surtees TS19 #TS19-02 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
		Beta Team Surtees			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: unknown		Tyres: Goodyear
		Sponsors: Beta/FINA
Driven by: Vittorio Brambilla (I)			Result: did not finish (Transmission) - 50 laps Grid: 17th(1:23.212)
Photo updated: 7.12.2005		Photo by: Fred Young

20		Wolf WR3 #WR3 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
		Walter Wolf Racing			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: black (+gold)		Tyres: Goodyear
		Sponsors: Walter Wolf Racing/Castrol
Driven by: Jody Scheckter (ZA)			Result: did not finish (Accident) - 59 laps Grid: 10th(1:22.163)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007		Photo by: Steve Tandy

26		Ligier JS7 #JS7-03 – Matra V12 3000cc N/A
		Equipe Ligier (F)			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: blue/white		Tyres: Goodyear
		Sponsors: GITANES
Driven by: Jacques Laffite (F)			Result: 5th (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 14th(1:22.630)
Photo updated: 7.12.2005		Photo by: Fred Young

35		Arrows FA1 #FA1/2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
		Arrows Racing Team			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: gold		Tyres: unknown
		Sponsors: Warsteiner
Driven by: Riccardo Patrese (I)			Result: 6th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 9th(1:22.006)
Photo updated: 28.5.2005		Photo by: Lynn Haddock

Cars not available on a photo:

9

ATS HS1

10

ATS HS1

16

Shadow DN9

17

Shadow DN8

18

Surtees TS19

22

Ensign N177

27

Williams FW06

30

McLaren M23

36

Arrows FA1

37

Merzario A1

Also some T-cars missing

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Cars that did not arrive:

24		Hesketh 308E #308E-5 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
		Hesketh Racing			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Derek Daly (IRL)			Result: did not arrive

25		Lotus 78 #78/R1 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
		Team Rebaque			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Hector Rebaque (MEX)			Result: did not arrive

32		Theodore TR1 #TR1-2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
		Theodore Racing			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Keke Rosberg (SF)			Result: did not arrive

39		Shadow DN9 #DN9-3A – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
		Interscope Racing			Open wheel car
					Mid-engined
		Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Danny Ongais (USA)			Result: did not arrive

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Updated: 4.5.2008

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