| 1976 USAC Championship Car season | |
|---|---|
| USAC National Championship Trail | |
| Season | |
| Races | 13 |
| Start date | March 14 |
| End date | November 7 |
| Awards | |
| National champion |  Gordon Johncock |
| Indianapolis 500 winner | Johnny Rutherford |
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.