The 1976 United States Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on October 10, 1976, at the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Race Course in Watkins Glen, New York. This event was also referred to as the United States Grand Prix East in order to distinguish it from the United States Grand Prix West held on March 28, 1976, in Long Beach, California. Round 15 of 16 · 1976 Formula One World Championship October 10, 1976 Circuit of the Americas, Austin, USA Podium: 1. James Hunt · 2. Jody Scheckter · 3. Niki Lauda Wiki link