The 1978 United States Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on October 1, 1978, 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 April 2, 1978, in Long Beach, California. Round 15 of 16 · 1978 Formula One World Championship October 1, 1978 Circuit of the Americas, Austin, USA Podium: 1. Carlos Reutemann · 2. Alan Jones · 3. Jody Scheckter Wiki link