the year with his first road course win at Brands Hatch. Because of his terrific showing as a rookie, Mears was elevated to full-time status at Penske Racing for 1979 after teammate and series champion Tom Sneva parted company with Penske.

1979

In 1979, the National Championship sanction was changed from the USAC to CART. At Indianapolis, Mears won his first "500", staying at the front of the field

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