The 1976 United States Grand Prix West was a Formula One motor race held on March 28, 1976, in Long Beach Street Circuit. The race was the third round of the 1976 Formula One season and the first new race to be added to the calendar since the Brazilian and Swedish Grand Prix were added in 1973. It was the second Formula One race held in California, the first being the 1960 United States Grand Prix at Riverside. The race was held over 80 laps of the 3.251-kilometre street circuit for a total race distance of 260 kilometres. Round 3 of 16 · 1976 Formula One World Championship March 28, 1976 Podium: 1. Clay Regazzoni · 2. Niki Lauda · 3. Patrick Depaille Wiki link