RSC Formula 1 (1970-1982) - GP United States 1978 (Photo Archive)

Programme cover

Event: Toyota Grand Prix of the United States

Date: 1/10/1978

Track: Watkins Glen Grand Prix Circuit (USA), unknown length

Distance: unknown

Attendance: unknown

GP United States 1978

Formula 1 World Championship (round 15)

Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown, Weather: unknown

Entry: 39

Practiced: 27

Started: 26

Classified: 16

Entry list

Photos by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood and Mark Staunton

Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 11.3.2005

Last photo update on this page: 28.12.2007


1	Brabham BT46 #BT46/7 – Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995cc N/A
	Parmalat Racing (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red (+black/blue)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: parmalat
Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)		Result: did not finish (Engine) - 28 laps Grid: 5^th(1:39.892)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


2	Brabham BT46 #BT46/8 – Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995cc N/A
	Parmalat Racing (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red (+black/blue)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: parmalat
Driven by: John Watson (GB)		Result: did not finish (Engine) - 25 laps Grid: 7^th(1:40.000)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


3	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 oil/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS
Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)		Result: 10^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 16^th(1:41.815)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


4	Tyrrell 008 #008/3 – 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 oil/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)		Result: did not finish (Loose hub assembly) - 23 laps Grid: 12^th(1:40.828)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


5	Lotus 79 #79/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/OLYMPUS
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA) DNS: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)		Result: did not finish (Engine) - 27 laps Grid: 1^st(1:38.114)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


7	McLaren M26 #M26/5 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Lowenbrau Team Mclaren (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/blue (+red)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: LÖWENBRÄU/Marlboro/TEXACO
Driven by: James Hunt (GB)		Result: 7^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 6^th(1:39.991)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


8	McLaren M26 #M26/7 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Lowenbrau Team Mclaren (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/blue (+red)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: LÖWENBRÄU/Marlboro/TEXACO
Driven by: Patrick Tambay (F)		Result: 6^th (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 18^th(1:41.974)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


9	ATS HS1 #HS1/1 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Team ATS (D)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow (+black)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: A T S/F&S
Driven by: Michael Bleekemolen (NL) listed, never drove: Keke Rosberg (SF)		Result: did not finish (Oil pump) - 43 laps Grid: 25^th(1:43.572)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


10	ATS D1 #D1/02 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Team ATS (D)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow (+black)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: A T S/AIR PRESS
Driven by: Keke Rosberg (SF) listed, never drove: Michael Bleekemolen (NL)		Result: did not finish (Gear linkage) - 21 laps Grid: 15^th(1:41.773)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Mark Staunton


11	Ferrari 312 T3 #035 – Ferrari F12 3000cc N/A
	Ferrari Sefac (I)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red (+white/silver)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip
Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)		Result: winner - 59 laps Grid: 2^nd(1:39.179)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


12	Ferrari 312 T3 #034 – Ferrari F12 3000cc N/A
	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 (Engine) - 22 laps Grid: 4^th(1:39.820)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


14	Fittipaldi F5A #F5A-2 – 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: 5^th (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 13^th(1:41.007)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


15	Renault RS01 #RS01/2 – Renault V6/90° 4v DOHC 1500cc Single-Turbo
	Equipe Renault Elf (F)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow (+white/black)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Renault elf
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)		Result: 4^th (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 9^th(1:40.136)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


16	Shadow DN9 #DN9-5A – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Villager Shadow (USA)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/red		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Villiger
Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)		Result: did not finish (Fuel pump) - 1 lap Grid: 14^th(1:41.681)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


17	Shadow DN9 #DN9-1A – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Villager Shadow (USA)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/red		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Villiger
Driven by: Clay Regazzoni (CH)		Result: 14^th (3 laps behind the winner) Grid: 17^th(1:41.855)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


18	Surtees TS20 #TS20-03 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Durex Team Surtees (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: orange		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: durex
Driven by: René Arnoux (F)		Result: 9^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 21^st(1:42.541)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


19	Surtees TS20 #TS20-01 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Beta Team Surtees (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: orange		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Beta/FINA
Driven by: Beppe Gabbiani (I)		Result: did not qualify Grid: (1:45.155)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Mark Staunton


20	Wolf WR6 #WR6-2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Walter Wolf Racing (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black (+gold)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Walter Wolf Racing/Castrol
Driven by: Jody Scheckter (ZA)		Result: 3^rd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 11^th(1:40.762)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


21	Wolf WR5 #WR5 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Walter Wolf Racing (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black (+gold)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Walter Wolf Racing/Castrol
Driven by: Bobby Rahal (USA)		Result: 12^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 20^th(1:42.429)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


23	Ensign N177 #MN-07 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Tissot Ensign (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: TISSOT
Driven by: Brett Lunger (USA)		Result: 13^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 24^th(1:43.067)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Mark Staunton


25	Lotus 78 #78/R2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Team Rebaque (MEX)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black (+gold)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: GOODYEAR
Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)		Result: did not finish (Clutch) - 0 laps Grid: 23^rd(1:43.028)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


26	Ligier JS7 #JS7-03 – Matra V12 3000cc N/A
	Ligier Gitanes (F)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue/white		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: GITANES
Driven by: Jacques Laffite (F)		Result: 11^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 10^th(1:40.228)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


27	Williams FW06 #FW06/001 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Williams Grand Prix (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+green)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: saudia
Driven by: Alan Jones (AUS)		Result: 2^nd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 3^rd(1:39.742)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Mark Staunton


36	Arrows A1 #A1/2A – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Warsteiner Arrows (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: gold		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Warsteiner
Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)		Result: 16^th (5 laps behind the winner) Grid: 22^nd(1:42.741)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


36T	Arrows A1 #A1/3A – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Warsteiner Arrows (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: gold		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Warsteiner
		Result: car not used (Spare car)
Photo updated: 28.12.2007	Photo by: Mark Staunton


37	Merzario A1 #A1/02 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Team Merzario (I)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: FlorBath/Marlboro
Driven by: Arturo Merzario (I)		Result: did not finish (Gearbox oil leak) - 46 laps Grid: 26^th(1:44.286)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood


55	Lotus 79 #79/R1 – 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/OLYMPUS
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)		Result: 15^th - did not finish (Out of fuel) - 55 laps Grid: 8^th(1:40.034)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Wayne Ellwood

Cars not available on a photo:

Ensign N177

Also some T-cars missing

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Cars that did not arrive:


30	McLaren M26 – Ford
	Liggett Group with BS Fabrications (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red/white		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: L & M
Drivers listed: Brett Lunger (USA)		Result: did not arrive


35	Arrows A1 – Ford
	Warsteiner Arrows (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: gold		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
		Result: did not arrive


66	Brabham BT46 – Alfa Romeo
	Parmalat Racing (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red (+black/blue)		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Nelson Piquet (BR)		Result: did not arrive

More photos from this race:

Photos by: Wayne Ellwood

Photos by: Mark Staunton

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Updated: 4.5.2008

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