Riverside International Raceway – F1 Track Layout, Records & Winners
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Riverside International Raceway, located in Riverside County, California, opened in 1957 and hosted its only Formula 1 World Championship round — the 1960 United States Grand Prix, won by Stirling Moss in a Lotus-Climax. The 5.271 km layout was a major American sports-car venue throughout the 1960s and 1970s but never returned to F1 hosting. Closed in 1989 and demolished for shopping mall development.
Layout & Facts
Track Geometry
| Lap distance | 5.271 km / 3.275 mi |
| Circuit type | Permanent circuit |
| Elevation change | 20 meters / 66 feet |
| Driving direction | Clockwise ↻ |
| Corners | 11 corners (3 low / 7 medium / 1 high speed) |
Driving Demands
Traction
Braking
Lateral
Downforce
Performance
| Wins by grid position | P1100%based on 1 race |
| Pole position side | Left side |
| Top speed | 275 km/h (171 mph) |
| Pit lane time loss | 19.0 seconds |
Race Strategy
Overtaking
Track Evolution
Rain Risk
Safety Car
Heritage
| Opened | 1957 (69 years ago) |
| Local timezone | America/Los_Angeles (PDT, UTC-07) |
Surface & Tyres
Asphalt Grip
Asphalt Abrasion
Tyre Stress
Tyre Degradation
History
More circuit history coming soon — we are still adding key corner stories for this track.
Winners & Podiums
| No. | Year | Podium | Team | Fastest Lap | Laps | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1960 | 1  Stirling Moss 2:28:52.2002 Innes Ireland +38.0003  Bruce McLaren +52.000 | Team Lotus Team Lotus Cooper-Climax | 75 | 1960 Race Report & Results |
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Drivers Ranking
| NO | Driver | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | FL | Avg Grid | Avg Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stirling Moss | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 8 |
| 2 | Innes Ireland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 6 |
| 3 | Bruce McLaren | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 3.0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Jack Brabham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 3 |
| 5 |  Jo Bonnier | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 2 |
| 6 |  Phil Hill | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 6.0 | 1 |
| 7 | Robert Drake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 13.0 | 0 |
| 8 | Ron Flockhart | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 21.0 | 0 |
| 9 | Jim Clark | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 16.0 | 0 |
| 10 | Roy Salvadori | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 8.0 | 0 |
| 11 | Pete Lovely | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 11.0 | 0 |
| 12 | Brian Naylor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 19.0 | 0 |
| 13 | Henry Taylor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 0 |
| 14 | Tony Brooks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 22.0 | 0 |
| 15 | Graham Hill | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 17.0 | 0 |
| 16 |  Wolfgang von Trips | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 9.0 | 0 |
| 17 |  Olivier Gendebien | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 12.0 | 0 |
| 18 | Dan Gurney | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 20.0 | 0 |
| 19 |  Maurice Trintignant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 15.0 | 0 |
| 20 | John Surtees | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 23.0 | 0 |
| 21 | Jim Hall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 7.0 | 0 |
| 22 | Ian Burgess | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | 0 |
| 23 | Chuck Daigh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 10.0 | 0 |
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Constructors Ranking
| NO | Team | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | FL | Avg Grid | Avg Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Lotus | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 | 9.8 | 14 |
| 2 | Cooper-Climax | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14.4 | 12.5 | 8 |
| 3 | BRM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 14.0 | 2 |
| 4 |  Maserati | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 13.0 | 0 |
| 5 | Scarab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 10.0 | 0 |
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Riverside International Raceway — Frequently Asked Questions
How many F1 Grands Prix have been held at Riverside International Raceway?
Riverside International Raceway has hosted 1 Formula 1 Grands Prix since the first edition in 1960.
Who has the most F1 wins at Riverside International Raceway?
Stirling Moss holds the record at Riverside International Raceway with 1 victories.
Which constructor has won most often at Riverside International Raceway?
Team Lotus is the most successful constructor at Riverside International Raceway with 1 wins.
Where is Riverside International Raceway located?
Riverside International Raceway is located in Riverside.
When was Riverside International Raceway built?
Riverside International Raceway opened in 1957.
In which direction is Riverside International Raceway driven?
Riverside International Raceway is driven clockwise.
How many corners does Riverside International Raceway have?
Riverside International Raceway has 11 corners.
Is Riverside International Raceway a street or permanent circuit?
Riverside International Raceway is a permanent circuit.
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