1979 USAC Championship Car season
| 1979 USAC Championship Car season | |
|---|---|
| USAC National Championship Trail | |
| Season | |
| Races | 7 |
| Start date | March 25 |
| End date | August 12 |
| Awards | |
| National champion |
 A. J. Foyt
|
| Indianapolis 500 winner |
Rick Mears
|
The 1979 USAC Championship Car season consisted of seven races, beginning in Ontario, California on March 25 and concluding in West Allis, Wisconsin on August 12. The USAC National Champion was A. J. Foyt and the Indianapolis 500 winner was Rick Mears. With the exception of the Indianapolis 500, most top drivers instead competed in races sanctioned by CART.
All races running on Oval/Speedway.
^A Non-USAC driver.
The CART driver not eligible for points.
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