to go through in the curvy sections, while the Ligier continually repassed on the straight. Finally, as Depailler attempted to lap Jarier, now in sixth spot, he bent his front wing against Jarier's wheel, and Andretti was able to take hold of fourth place for good. Depailler's persistence was rewarded with a hard-earned fifth place, and Jarier inherited sixth when Héctor Rebaque, having come from twenty-third to the points, collided with Daly while trying to lap him in the esses. It was the second win of the season for Villeneuve and put him on top of the Driver's standings. Classification Qualifying Race Championship standings after the race Drivers' Championship standings Constructors' Championship standings Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. References Further reading Rob Walker (July, 1979). "4th United States Grand Prix West: Runaway Horses". Road & Track, 82-87. United States Grand Prix West United States Grand Prix West United States Grand Prix West Grand Prix West Grand Prix West