United States Grand Prix West facts for kids
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| Number of times held | 8 |
| First held | 1976 |
| Last held | 1983 |
| Most wins (drivers) | No repeat winners |
| Most wins (constructors) |  Ferrari (3) |
| Circuit length | 3.275 km (2.04 mi) |
| Race length | 245.625 km (152.62 mi) |
| Laps | 75 |
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The United States Grand Prix West was an exciting Formula One car race. It took place on a special street circuit in Long Beach, California. This race was part of the Formula One World Championship from 1976 to 1983. Before that, in 1975, it was a Formula 5000 race. After 1983, the event changed. It became the Long Beach Grand Prix for the CART racing series.
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Who Won the United States Grand Prix West?
The United States Grand Prix West saw many different winners. No single driver won the race more than once. However, some car manufacturers and engine makers had multiple victories.
Which Teams Won the Most?
The Ferrari team won the United States Grand Prix West three times. They were the most successful team in this race. The McLaren team won twice.
| Wins | Constructor | Years Won |
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| 3 | Ferrari |
1976, 1978, 1979 |
| 2 |  McLaren |
1982, 1983 |
Which Engine Makers Won the Most?
The engines used in Formula One cars are very important. Ford engines, built by Cosworth, powered the winning cars five times. Ferrari engines also had three wins.
| Wins | Manufacturers | Years Won |
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| 5 |  Ford |
1977, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
| 3 | Ferrari |
1976, 1978, 1979 |
- Ford engines were built by Cosworth.
List of Winners by Year
Here is a list of all the drivers who won the United States Grand Prix West. All these races happened on the same street circuit in Long Beach, California.
| Year | Driver | Constructor | Race Details |
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| 1976 |  Clay Regazzoni |
Ferrari | Report |
| 1977 | Mario Andretti |
Lotus-Ford | Report |
| 1978 |  Carlos Reutemann |
Ferrari | Report |
| 1979 |  Gilles Villeneuve |
Ferrari | Report |
| 1980 |  Nelson Piquet |
Brabham-Ford | Report |
| 1981 |  Alan Jones |
Williams-Ford | Report |
| 1982 |  Niki Lauda |
McLaren-Ford | Report |
| 1983 | John Watson |
McLaren-Ford | Report |
Other Grand Prix Races in the USA
The United States has hosted several other Formula One Grand Prix races. These include:
See also
In Spanish: Gran Premio del oeste de los Estados Unidos para niños
