It was the third consecutive Grand Prix win for Jones, and his second consecutive in the United States, after seizing the 1980 Drivers' title with season-ending wins in Montreal, Canada and Watkins Glen, New York.
Foi o terceiro Gran Premio consecutivo que gañou Jones, e o seu segundo consecutivo en Estados Unidos, logo de gañar o título de pilotos de 1980 con vitorias no fin da tempada en Montreal, Canadá e Watkins Glen, Nova York.