GP United States West 1976 - Photo Gallery

Lotus 77 #77/2 (JPS-12) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A

John Player Team Lotus (GB)

Open wheel car

John Player Team Lotus (GB)

Mid-engined

Driven by: Bob Evans (GB)

Result: did not qualify
Grid: 24^th (1:25.8900)

Sponsors: unknown

Colours: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Programme Cover

Event: United States Grand Prix West		Date: 28.3.1976
Track: Long Beach (USA), unknown length	Distance: 80 laps	Attendance: unknown
GP United States West
Formula 1 World Championship (round 3)

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

Entered: 27

Practiced: 27

Started: 20

Classified: 10

Entry List

Photos by courtesy of: Bob Moffett (39), John McCollister (21) and Lynn Haddock (3)

Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 28/05/2005 Last photo update on this page: 01/07/2023


1	Ferrari 312 T #023 - Ferrari F12 3000 cc N/A
	Spa Ferrari SEFAC (I)		Open wheel car
	Spa Ferrari SEFAC (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)	Result: 2^nd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 4^th (1:23.6470)
	Sponsors: HEUER/Agip		Colours: red (+white/silver)
	Sponsors: HEUER/Agip		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


1T	Ferrari 312 T #022 - Ferrari F12 3000 cc N/A
	Spa Ferrari SEFAC (I)		Open wheel car
	Spa Ferrari SEFAC (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)/Phil Hill (USA)	Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
	Sponsors: HEUER/Agip		Colours: red (+white/silver)
	Sponsors: HEUER/Agip		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/05/2005	Photo by courtesy of: Lynn Haddock


2	Ferrari 312 T #024 - Ferrari F12 3000 cc N/A
	Spa Ferrari SEFAC (I)		Open wheel car
	Spa Ferrari SEFAC (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Clay Regazzoni (CH)	Result: winner Grid: 1^st (1:23.0990)
	Sponsors: HEUER/Agip		Colours: red (+white/silver)
	Sponsors: HEUER/Agip		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


3	Tyrrell 007 #007/6-4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)		Open wheel car
	Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jody Scheckter (ZA)	Result: did not finish (Suspension) Grid: 11^th (1:24.3440)
	Sponsors: elf		Colours: blue
	Sponsors: elf		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/07/2008	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister


4	Tyrrell 007 #007/4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)		Open wheel car
	Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)	Result: 3^rd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 2^nd (1:23.2920)
	Sponsors: elf		Colours: blue
	Sponsors: elf		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


6	Lotus 77 #77/1 (JPS-11) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	John Player Team Lotus (GB)		Open wheel car
	John Player Team Lotus (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)	Result: did not finish (Suspension, accident) Grid: 20^th (1:25.2770)
	Sponsors: John Player Special		Colours: black (+gold)
	Sponsors: John Player Special		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


7	Brabham BT45 #BT45/2 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
	Martini Racing (GB)		Open wheel car
	Martini Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 10^th (1:24.2650)
	Sponsors: MARTINI & ROSSI/FINA		Colours: red (+blue)
	Sponsors: MARTINI & ROSSI/FINA		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


8	Brabham BT45 #BT45/1 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
	Martini Racing (GB)		Open wheel car
	Martini Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Carlos Pace (BR)	Result: 9^th (3 laps behind the winner) Grid: 13^th (1:24.4720)
	Sponsors: MARTINI & ROSSI/FINA		Colours: red (+blue)
	Sponsors: MARTINI & ROSSI/FINA		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


8T	Brabham BT45 #BT45/3 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
	Martini Racing (GB)		Open wheel car
	Martini Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Carlos Pace (BR)	Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
	Sponsors: MARTINI & ROSSI/FINA		Colours: red (+blue)
	Sponsors: MARTINI & ROSSI/FINA		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/05/2005	Photo by courtesy of: Lynn Haddock


9	March 761 #761-1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Beta Team March (GB)		Open wheel car
	Beta Team March (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Vittorio Brambilla (I)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 8^th (1:24.1680)
	Sponsors: Beta		Colours: orange
	Sponsors: Beta		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/07/2008	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister


10	March 761 #761-3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	March Racing (GB)		Open wheel car
	March Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)	Result: 10^th (3 laps behind the winner) Grid: 6^th (1:24.1570)
	Sponsors: THEODORE RACING		Colours: white (+silver)
	Sponsors: THEODORE RACING		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


11	McLaren M23 #8-2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)		Open wheel car
	Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: James Hunt (GB)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 3^rd (1:23.4200)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Colours: red/white
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


12	McLaren M23 #6 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)		Open wheel car
	Marlboro Team McLaren (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)	Result: 5^th (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 14^th (1:24.5410)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Colours: red/white
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


16	Shadow DN5 #DN5-5A - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Shadow Racing (USA)		Open wheel car
	Shadow Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Tom Pryce (GB)	Result: did not finish (Drive shaft) Grid: 5^th (1:23.6770)
	Sponsors: GOODYEAR		Colours: black
	Sponsors: GOODYEAR		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


17	Shadow DN5 #DN5-4A - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Shadow Racing (USA)		Open wheel car
	Shadow Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)	Result: 7^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 7^th (1:24.1630)
	Sponsors: GOODYEAR		Colours: black
	Sponsors: GOODYEAR		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


18	Surtees TS19 #TS19-01 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Team Surtees (GB)		Open wheel car
	Team Surtees (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Brett Lunger (USA)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 27^th (1:26.8280)
	Sponsors: CHESTERFIELD/BENRUS		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: CHESTERFIELD/BENRUS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/05/2008	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister


19	Surtees TS19 #TS19-02 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Team Surtees (GB)		Open wheel car
	Team Surtees (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Alan Jones (AUS)	Result: not classified (10 laps behind the winner) Grid: 19^th (1:25.2140)
	Sponsors: durex		Colours: white (+black/brown/silver)
	Sponsors: durex		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett


20	Williams FW05 #308C/1=>FW05/1 (Hesketh) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Walter Wolf Racing (CDN)		Open wheel car
	Walter Wolf Racing (CDN)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: /Jacky Ickx (B)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 25^th (1:26.5280)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/Personal		Colours: black (+white/red)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/Personal		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/05/2005	Photo by courtesy of: Lynn Haddock


21	Williams FW05 #308C/2=>FW05/2 (Hesketh) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Frank Williams Racing (CDN)		Open wheel car
	Frank Williams Racing (CDN)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Michel Leclère (F)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 21^st (1:25.4360)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/Personal		Colours: black (+white/red)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/Personal		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett


22	Ensign N174 #MN-02 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Team Ensign (GB)		Open wheel car
	Team Ensign (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Chris Amon (NZ)	Result: 8^th (2 laps behind the winner) Grid: 17^th (1:24.8030)
	Sponsors: NÖRRIS		Colours: red (+silver)
	Sponsors: NÖRRIS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


24	Hesketh 308 D #308/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Hesketh Racing (GB)		Open wheel car
	Hesketh Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Harald Ertl (A)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 26^th (1:26.8240)
	Sponsors: SACHS		Colours: white
	Sponsors: SACHS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett


26	Ligier JS5 #JS5-01 - Matra V12 3000 cc N/A
	Ligier Gitanes (F)		Open wheel car
	Ligier Gitanes (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jacques Laffite (F)	Result: 4^th (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 12^th (1:24.4420)
	Sponsors: GITANES		Colours: blue/white
	Sponsors: GITANES		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


27	Parnelli VPJ-4 #VPJ-4-002 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing (USA)		Open wheel car
	Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)	Result: did not finish (Water leak) Grid: 15^th (1:24.5660)
	Sponsors: American Racing/U.S. MAGS		Colours: white/blue (+red)
	Sponsors: American Racing/U.S. MAGS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


28	Penske PC3 #01 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Citibank Team Penske (USA)		Open wheel car
	Citibank Team Penske (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: John Watson (GB)	Result: not classified (11 laps behind the winner) Grid: 9^th (1:24.1700)
	Sponsors: FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Colours: white/red/blue
	Sponsors: FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


30	Fittipaldi FD04 #FD04-1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Copersucar Fittipaldi (BR)		Open wheel car
	Copersucar Fittipaldi (BR)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)	Result: 6^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 16^th (1:24.7790)
	Sponsors: copersucar		Colours: silver (+green/blue/red/yellow)
	Sponsors: copersucar		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett and John McCollister


31	Fittipaldi FD04 #FD04-2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Copersucar Fittipaldi (BR)		Open wheel car
	Copersucar Fittipaldi (BR)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Ingo Hoffmann (BR)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 22^nd (1:25.5570)
	Sponsors: copersucar		Colours: silver (+green/blue/red/yellow)
	Sponsors: copersucar		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


34	March 761 #761-2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	March Racing (GB)		Open wheel car
	March Racing (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 18^th (1:25.1220)
	Sponsors: THEODORE RACING HONK KONG/###		Colours: white (+silver)
	Sponsors: THEODORE RACING HONK KONG/###		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


35	March 761 #761-4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Ovoro Team March		Open wheel car
	Ovoro Team March		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Arturo Merzario (I)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 23^rd (1:25.8390)
	Sponsors: OVORO		Colours: white (+yellow/black/silver)
	Sponsors: OVORO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett

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