1974 California 500

The 1974 California 500, the fifth running of the event, was held at the Ontario Motor Speedway in Ontario, California, on Sunday, March 10, 1974. The event was race number 3 of 14 in the 1974 USAC Championship Car season. The race was won by Bobby Unser, his first California 500 victory.

1974 California 500
Race details
Race 3 of 14 in the 1974 USAC Championship Car season
DateMarch 10, 1974
Official name1974 California 500
LocationOntario Motor Speedway, Ontario, California, United States
CoursePermanent racing facility
2.500 mi / 4.023 km
Distance200 laps
500.000 mi / 804.672 km
Pole position
Driver A. J. Foyt (Gene White)
Time190.617 mph (306.768 km/h)
Podium
First Bobby Unser (All American Racers)
Second Al Unser (Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing)
Third Jerry Grant (Fletcher Racing)
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