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Privacy1979 - PPG Indy Car World Series - Race Summary
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The Champ Car World Series merged operations with the Indy Racing League (IRL) under the Indy Car Series name effective for the 2008 season. The owners of the Champ Car World Series filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 5, 2008. The Champ Car was formed in 2004 after team owners Kevin Kalkhoven, Paul Gentilozzi and Gerald Forsythe bought the assets of Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) after it had filed for bankruptcy. Champ Car World Series Champions |
1979 - PPG Indy Car World Series
PPG Indy Car World Series Series
A listing of races during the year including the winner, track location and race name. To access specific race information follow the race date link.
| Date | Winning Driver | Race Name | Track |
| 3/11/1979 | Gordon Johncock | Arizona Republic Jimmy Bryan 150 | Phoenix International Raceway |
| 4/22/1979 | Johnny Rutherford | Gould Twin Dixie 125 1 | Atlanta Motor Speedway |
| 4/22/1979 | Johnny Rutherford | Gould Twin Dixie 125 2 | Atlanta Motor Speedway |
| 5/27/1979 | Rick Mears | Indianapolis 500 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
| 6/10/1979 | Bobby Unser | Trenton Twin Indy 1 | Trenton Speedway |
| 6/10/1979 | Bobby Unser | Trenton Twin Indy 2 | Trenton Speedway |
| 7/15/1979 | Gordon Johncock | Norton Twin 125 1 | Michigan International Speedway |
| 7/15/1979 | Bobby Unser | Norton Twin 125 2 | Michigan International Speedway |
| 8/5/1979 | Bobby Unser | Kent Oil 150 | Watkins Glen International |
| 8/19/1979 | Rick Mears | Ditzler 150 | Trenton Speedway |
| 9/2/1979 | Bobby Unser | California 500 | Ontario Motor Speedway |
| 9/15/1979 | Bobby Unser | Gould Grand Prix | Michigan International Speedway |
| 9/30/1979 | Rick Mears | Richs Atlanta Classic | Atlanta Motor Speedway |
| 10/20/1979 | Al Unser | Miller High Life 150 | Phoenix International Raceway |