1975 California 500

The 1975 California 500, the sixth running of the event, was held at the Ontario Motor Speedway in Ontario, California, on Sunday, March 9, 1975. The event was race number 3 of 13 in the 1975 USAC Championship Car season. The race was won by A. J. Foyt, his first California 500 victory.

1975 California 500
Race details
Race 3 of 13 in the 1975 USAC Championship Car season
DateMarch 9, 1975
Official name1975 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 (A. J. Foyt Racing)
Time196.549 mph (316.315 km/h)
Podium
First A. J. Foyt (A. J. Foyt Racing)
Second Bobby Unser (All American Racers)
Third Steve Krisiloff (Ralph Wilke)
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