1979 USAC National Championship Schedule
| Race | Type | Country | Date (ET) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Ontario Motor Speedway |
Oval |  |
March 25 |
A. Foyt Parnelli-Cosworth |
| Texas Texas World Speedway |
Oval | |
April 8 |
A. Foyt Coyote-Foyt |
| Rex Mays Classic Milwaukee Mile |
Oval | |
June 10 |
A. Foyt Parnelli-Cosworth |
| Pocono Pocono |
Oval | |
June 24 |
A. Foyt Parnelli-Cosworth |
| Texas Texas World Speedway |
Oval | |
July 29 |
A. Foyt Parnelli-Cosworth |
| Tony Bettenhausen 200 Milwaukee Mile |
Oval | |
August 12 |
R. McCluskey Lola-Cosworth |