1979 SCCA/CART Indy Car Series Schedule
| Race | Type | Country | Date (ET) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Republic / Jimmy Bryan 150 Phoenix Raceway |
Oval |  |
March 11 |
G. Johncock |
| Gould Twin Dixie 125 - Race 1 Atlanta Motor Speedway |
Oval | |
April 22 |
J. Rutherford |
| Gould Twin Dixie 125 - Race 2 Atlanta Motor Speedway |
Oval | |
April 22 |
J. Rutherford |
| Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis |
Oval | |
May 27 |
R. Mears |
| Trenton Twin Indy - Race 1 Trenton Speedway |
Oval | |
June 10 |
B. Unser |
| Trenton Twin Indy - Race 2 Trenton Speedway |
Oval | |
June 10 |
B. Unser |
| Norton Twin - Race 1 Michigan International Raceway |
Oval | |
July 15 |
G. Johncock |
| Norton Twin - Race 2 Michigan International Raceway |
Oval | |
July 15 |
B. Unser |
| Kent Oil 150 Watkins Glen |
Roadcourse | |
August 5 |
B. Unser |
| Ditzler 150 Trenton Speedway |
Oval | |
August 19 |
R. Mears |
| California 500 Ontario Motor Speedway |
Oval | |
September 2 |
B. Unser |
| Gould Grand Prix Michigan International Raceway |
Oval | |
September 15 |
B. Unser |
| Rich\'s Atlantic Classic Atlanta Motor Speedway |
Oval | |
September 30 |
R. Mears |
| Miller High Life Phoenix Raceway |
Oval | |
October 20 |
A. Unser |