1979 United States Grand Prix West highlights

Despite hosting its first race only three years prior, Long Beach was already a well-established fixture on the world championship calendar. The Californian crowd were certain to cheer for American Mario Andretti, but the sensible money was on one of the Ferraris or Ligiers taking a prestigious win. Championship standings after three rounds: 1. Laffite (18) 2. Reutemann (12) 3. Villeneuve (11) 4. Depailler (9) 5. Scheckter (7)