1977 California 500

United States 1977 California 500
Race details
Race 12 of 14 in the 1977 USAC Championship Car season
DateSeptember 4, 1977
Official name1977 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
DriverUnited States Johnny Rutherford (McLaren)
Time195.111 mph (314.001 km/h)
Podium
FirstUnited States Al Unser (Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing)
SecondUnited States A. J. Foyt (A. J. Foyt Racing)
ThirdUnited States Tom Sneva (Tom Sneva)

The 1977 California 500, the eighth running of the event, was held at the Ontario Motor Speedway in Ontario, California, on Sunday, September 4, 1977. The event was race number 12 of 14 in the 1977 USAC Championship Car season. The race was won by Al Unser, his first win in the California 500.