GP United States West 1978 - Photo Gallery

Fittipaldi F5A #F5A-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: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)

Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car

Sponsors: unknown

Colours: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Tyres: Goodyear

Programme Cover

Event: Long Beach Grand Prix		Date: 2.4.1978
Track: Long Beach (USA), unknown length	Distance: 80 laps	Attendance: unknown
GP United States West
Formula 1 World Championship (round 4)

Start time: 13:00; Grid: unknown; Weather: unknown

Entered: 30

Practiced: 30

Started: 22

Classified: 12

Entry List

Photos by courtesy of: Bob Moffett (69), Peter Wilson (19), John McCollister (14), David Ahrenberg (14), Steve Tandy (6) and Fred Young (1)

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


1	Brabham BT46 #BT46/4 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
	Parmalat/Brabham (GB)		Open wheel car
	Parmalat/Brabham (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Niki Lauda (A)	Result: did not finish (Spark box) Grid: 3^rd (1:20.9370)
	Sponsors: parmalat		Colours: red/black (+blue)
	Sponsors: parmalat		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Steve Tandy and Bob Moffett


1T	Brabham BT46 #BT46/2 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
	Parmalat/Brabham (GB)		Open wheel car
	Parmalat/Brabham (GB)		Mid-engined
	Drivers listed: Niki Lauda (A)	Result: car not used (Spare car)
	Sponsors: parmalat		Colours: red/black (+blue)
	Sponsors: parmalat		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett


2	Brabham BT46 #BT46/3 - Alfa Romeo Type 115-12 F12 2995 cc N/A
	Parmalat/Brabham (GB)		Open wheel car
	Parmalat/Brabham (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: John Watson (GB)	Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 5^th (1:21.2440)
	Sponsors: parmalat		Colours: red/black (+blue)
	Sponsors: parmalat		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Steve Tandy, Peter Wilson and Bob Moffett


3	Tyrrell 008 #008/4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	1st National City/Elf Tyrrell (GB)		Open wheel car
	1st National City/Elf Tyrrell (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)	Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 23^rd (1:23.7920)
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Colours: blue/white
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett and John McCollister


4	Tyrrell 008 #008/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	1st National City/Elf Tyrrell (GB)		Open wheel car
	1st National City/Elf Tyrrell (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)	Result: 3^rd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 12^th (1:22.4140)
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Colours: blue/white
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett, Peter Wilson and David Ahrenberg


4T	Tyrrell 008 #008/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	1st National City/Elf Tyrrell (GB)		Open wheel car
	1st National City/Elf Tyrrell (GB)		Mid-engined
	Drivers listed: Patrick Depailler (F)	Result: car not used (Spare car)
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Colours: blue/white
	Sponsors: elf/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett


5	Lotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	John Player/Lotus (GB)		Open wheel car
	John Player/Lotus (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)	Result: 2^nd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 4^th (1:21.1880)
	Sponsors: John Player Special		Colours: black (+gold)
	Sponsors: John Player Special		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett, Peter Wilson and Steve Tandy


5T	Lotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	John Player/Lotus (GB)		Open wheel car
	John Player/Lotus (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)	Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
	Sponsors: John Player Special		Colours: black (+gold)
	Sponsors: John Player Special		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett


6	Lotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	John Player/Lotus (GB)		Open wheel car
	John Player/Lotus (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)	Result: 4^th (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 6^th (1:21.4740)
	Sponsors: John Player Special		Colours: black (+gold)
	Sponsors: John Player Special		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett and Peter Wilson


7	McLaren M26 #M26/4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Marlboro-Texaco McLaren (GB)		Open wheel car
	Marlboro-Texaco McLaren (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: James Hunt (GB)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 7^th (1:21.7380)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson, Bob Moffett and John McCollister


7T	McLaren M26 #M26/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Marlboro-Texaco McLaren (GB)		Open wheel car
	Marlboro-Texaco McLaren (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: James Hunt (GB)	Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: David Ahrenberg, John McCollister and Bob Moffett


8	McLaren M26 #M26/5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Marlboro-Texaco McLaren (GB)		Open wheel car
	Marlboro-Texaco McLaren (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Patrick Tambay (F)	Result: 12^th - did not finish (Accident) Grid: 11^th (1:22.2340)
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Marlboro/TEXACO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Steve Tandy, Peter Wilson and Bob Moffett


9	ATS HS1 #HS1/2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Sony-ATS (D)		Open wheel car
	Sony-ATS (D)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)	Result: did not finish (Brakes) Grid: 16^th (1:23.1060)
	Sponsors: A T S		Colours: yellow (+black/red)
	Sponsors: A T S		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 16/06/2011	Photo by courtesy of: David Ahrenberg


10	ATS HS1 #HS1/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Sony-ATS (D)		Open wheel car
	Sony-ATS (D)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)	Result: 11^th (5 laps behind the winner) Grid: 19^th (1:23.4190)
	Sponsors: A T S		Colours: yellow (+black/red)
	Sponsors: A T S		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson and Bob Moffett


11	Ferrari 312 T3 #032 - Ferrari F12 3000 cc N/A
	Ferrari (I)		Open wheel car
	Ferrari (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)	Result: winner Grid: 1^st (1:20.6360)
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip		Colours: red (+white/silver)
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett, Peter Wilson and David Ahrenberg


11T	Ferrari 312 T3 #033 - Ferrari F12 3000 cc N/A
	Ferrari (I)		Open wheel car
	Ferrari (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)	Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip		Colours: red (+white/silver)
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 18/11/2009	Photo by courtesy of: David Ahrenberg


12	Ferrari 312 T3 #034 - Ferrari F12 3000 cc N/A
	Ferrari (I)		Open wheel car
	Ferrari (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Gilles Villeneuve (CDN)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 2^nd (1:20.8360)
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip		Colours: red (+white/silver)
	Sponsors: MICHELIN/Agip		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Steve Tandy, Peter Wilson and Bob Moffett


14	Fittipaldi F5A #F5A-3 - 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: 8^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 15^th (1:22.7900)
	Sponsors: COPERSUCAR		Colours: yellow (+green/blue/orange/red)
	Sponsors: COPERSUCAR		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/08/2018	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Peter Wilson


15	Renault RS01 #RS01/3 - Renault Gordini EF1 V6/90° 4v DOHC 1492 cc 1xGarrett
	Renault (F)		Open wheel car
	Renault (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)	Result: did not finish (Turbocharger) Grid: 13^th (1:22.4910)
	Sponsors: Renault elf		Colours: yellow (+white/black)
	Sponsors: Renault elf		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister, Peter Wilson and Bob Moffett


15T	Renault RS01 #RS01/2 - Renault Gordini EF1 V6/90° 4v DOHC 1492 cc 1xGarrett
	Renault (F)		Open wheel car
	Renault (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)	Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
	Sponsors: Renault elf		Colours: yellow (+white/black)
	Sponsors: Renault elf		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett


16	Shadow DN9 #DN9-1A - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Villiger Tabatip/Shadow (GB)		Open wheel car
	Villiger Tabatip/Shadow (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 25^th (1:23.7350)
	Sponsors: Villiger Kiel		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Villiger Kiel		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett and John McCollister


17	Shadow DN8 #DN8-3A - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Villiger Tabatip/Shadow (GB)		Open wheel car
	Villiger Tabatip/Shadow (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Clay Regazzoni (CH)	Result: 10^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 20^th (1:23.4540)
	Sponsors: Villiger Kiel/Tabatip		Colours: white (+blue/red)
	Sponsors: Villiger Kiel/Tabatip		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson, David Ahrenberg and Bob Moffett


18	Surtees TS19 #TS19-07 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Durex Surtees (GB)		Open wheel car
	Durex Surtees (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Rupert Keegan (GB)	Result: did not start (Accident in practice) Grid: 22^nd (1:23.6770)
	Sponsors: durex		Colours: white (+black/brown)
	Sponsors: durex		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett, John McCollister and David Ahrenberg


19	Surtees TS19 #TS19-02 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Beta Surtees (GB)		Open wheel car
	Beta Surtees (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Vittorio Brambilla (I)	Result: did not finish (Transmission) Grid: 17^th (1:23.2120)
	Sponsors: Beta/FINA		Colours: white (+orange/black)
	Sponsors: Beta/FINA		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/08/2018	Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson and David Ahrenberg


20	Wolf WR3 #WR3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Wolf (CDN)		Open wheel car
	Wolf (CDN)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jody Scheckter (ZA)	Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 10^th (1:22.1630)
	Sponsors: Walter Wolf Racing/Castrol		Colours: black (+gold)
	Sponsors: Walter Wolf Racing/Castrol		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett, Steve Tandy, David Ahrenberg, Fred Young and Peter Wilson


22	Ensign N177 #MN-06 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Tissot Ensign (GB)		Open wheel car
	Tissot Ensign (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Lamberto Leoni (I) listed, never drove: Jacky Ickx (B)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 26^th (1:24.0080)
	Sponsors: TISSOT/ARCO/graphite		Colours: dark blue
	Sponsors: TISSOT/ARCO/graphite		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/08/2018	Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson and David Ahrenberg


24	Hesketh 308E #308E/5 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Olympus/Hesketh		Open wheel car
	Olympus/Hesketh		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Derek Daly (IRL)	Result: did not qualify (Did not pre-qualify) Grid:
	Sponsors: OLYMPUS		Colours: blue (+yellow)
	Sponsors: OLYMPUS		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett


25	Lotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Rebaque (MEX)		Open wheel car
	Rebaque (MEX)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Hector Rebaque (MEX)	Result: did not qualify (Did not pre-qualify) Grid:
	Sponsors: GOODYEAR		Colours: brown (+gold)
	Sponsors: GOODYEAR		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett


26	Ligier JS7 /9 #JS7-03 - Matra MS73 V12 3000 cc N/A
	Gitanes/Ligier (F)		Open wheel car
	Gitanes/Ligier (F)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jacques Laffite (F)	Result: 5^th (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 14^th (1:22.6300)
	Sponsors: GITANES		Colours: blue/white
	Sponsors: GITANES		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett and David Ahrenberg


27	Williams FW06 #002 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Saudi/Williams (GB)		Open wheel car
	Saudi/Williams (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Alan Jones (AUS)	Result: 7^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 8^th (1:21.9350)
	Sponsors: saudia/FRUIT OF THE LOOM/personal		Colours: white (+green)
	Sponsors: saudia/FRUIT OF THE LOOM/personal		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett and Peter Wilson


27T	Williams FW06 #001 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Saudi/Williams (GB)		Open wheel car
	Saudi/Williams (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Alan Jones (AUS)	Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
	Sponsors: TAG/FLY saudia		Colours: white (+green)
	Sponsors: TAG/FLY saudia		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/05/2008	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister


30	McLaren M23 #11 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	B & S L & M (GB)		Open wheel car
	B & S L & M (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Brett Lunger (USA)	Result: did not qualify Grid: 24^th (1:23.7950)
	Sponsors: L&M		Colours: white (+red/blue)
	Sponsors: L&M		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister, Peter Wilson and Bob Moffett


32	Theodore TR1 #TR1-2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Theodore Racing/ARCO (HK)		Open wheel car
	Theodore Racing/ARCO (HK)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Keke Rosberg (FIN)	Result: did not qualify (Did not pre-qualify) Grid:
	Sponsors: THEODORE RACING/graphite/ARCO		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: THEODORE RACING/graphite/ARCO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/07/2008	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister


35	Arrows FA1 #FA1/2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Ambrosie-Warsteiner/Arrows (GB)		Open wheel car
	Ambrosie-Warsteiner/Arrows (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Riccardo Patrese (I)	Result: 6^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 9^th (1:22.0060)
	Sponsors: Warsteiner		Colours: gold
	Sponsors: Warsteiner		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett and John McCollister


36	Arrows FA1 #FA1/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Ambrosie-Warsteiner/Arrows (GB)		Open wheel car
	Ambrosie-Warsteiner/Arrows (GB)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)	Result: 9^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 18^th (1:23.2910)
	Sponsors: Warsteiner		Colours: gold
	Sponsors: Warsteiner		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson, David Ahrenberg and Bob Moffett


37	Merzario A1 #A1/01 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Marlboro/Merzario (I)		Open wheel car
	Marlboro/Merzario (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Arturo Merzario (I)	Result: did not finish (Steering) Grid: 21^st (1:23.5890)
	Sponsors: Marlboro		Colours: red (+white)
	Sponsors: Marlboro		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/08/2018	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister, David Ahrenberg and Peter Wilson


39	Shadow DN9 #DN9-3A - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
	Interscope (USA)		Open wheel car
	Interscope (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Danny Ongais (USA)	Result: did not qualify (Did not pre-qualify) Grid:
	Sponsors: interscope racing		Colours: black
	Sponsors: interscope racing		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/07/2008	Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister

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