The 1958 USAC Road Racing Championship season was the inaugural season of the

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. The series was contested for

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at three rounds (Lime Rock, Marlboro, and Riverside), and

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at one round (Watkins Glen). It began September 7, 1958, and ended October 12, 1958, after four races.

Dan Gurney Daniel Sexton Gurney (April 13, 1931 – January 14, 2018) was an American racing driver, race car constructor, and team owner who reached racing's highest levels starting in 1958. Gurney won races in the Formula One, Indy Car, NASCAR, Can-Am, ...

won the season championship.

Calendar

Season results

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External links

World Sports Racing Prototypes: 1958 USAC Road Racing Championship
USAC Road Racing Championship Usac Road Racing