The 1976 USAC Championship Car season consisted of 13 races, beginning in Avondale, Arizona on March 14 and concluding at the same location on November 7.

The USAC National Champion was Gordon Johncock and the Indianapolis 500 winner was Johnny Rutherford.

All races running on Oval/Speedway.

Note: David Hobbs, Danny Ongais and Vern Schuppan were not eligible for points.