I posted this on the F1Weekly forum, and as I expected it got some interest - particularly from one long-standing member who currently lives about 20' south of Watkins Glen, was also at this 1978 race, and thinks he also has some photos taken during the weekend!

He said he'd check this out and put some scans on Flickr if he turns anything up: I'll post the link if he does.

Small world...

: As I sat watching Rush this afternoon and continued my count down
: to the F1 season opener in Australia next weekend I uploaded a
: few pictures and thought I would share the link here:

:
: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ctarshus/sets/72157642114557044/with/13042240183/

: 1978 was a significant USGP for me, as it was my first...at the age
: of 18 months. I obviously have no memories of being there, other
: than what stories and photos my family share with me. My oldest
: brother was starting his last year of university in '78, and as
: my parents lived very close to the grand prix circuit, a few of
: his friends stayed the weekend to attend the race and cover the
: story for the school magazine. As trade my father was given a
: copy of The Reporter and a few original copies of the photos
: taken.

: We lost our grand prix weekends in Watkins Glen after 1980, but
: many of the memories live on through countless stories like this
: one with the local families that call the area home. If anyone
: finds themselves in Watkins Glen and has an interest in the
: racing history of the town I strongly encourage you to visit the
: museum and racing research center:

: http://www.racingarchives.org/