The 1969 United States Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on October 5, 1969, at the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Race Course in Watkins Glen, New York. It was race 10 of 11 in both the 1969 World Championship of Drivers and the 1969 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. The 108-lap race was won by Lotus driver Jochen Rindt after he started from pole position. Piers Courage finished second for the Brabham team and BRM driver John Surtees came in third. Round 10 of 11 · 1969 Formula One World Championship October 5, 1969 Circuit of the Americas, Austin, USA Podium: 1. Jochen Rindt · 2. Piers Courage · 3. John Surtees Wiki link