1979 World Sportscar Championship season

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1979 World Sportscar Championship season
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The 1979 World Sportscar Championship season was the 27th FIA World Championship for Makes. It was a series running under the Group 6, Group 5, and IMSA GTX formulas. These cars usually raced against other classes of cars, although none of these cars were included in the championship. It ran from February 3, 1979 to September 16, 1979, and was comprised of 9 races.

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Rnd Race Circuit Date
1 Flag of United States 24 Hour Pepsi Challenge Daytona International Speedway February 3
February 4
2 Flag of Italy 6 Hours of Mugello Mugello Circuit March 18
3 Flag of France Dijon 6 Hours Dijon-Prenois April 22
4 Flag of United Kingdom Rivet Supply 6 Hours Silverstone Circuit May 6
5 Flag of Germany 1000km Nürburgring Nürburgring June 3
6 Flag of Italy Coppa Florio Autodromo di Pergusa June 24
7 Flag of United States Watkins Glen 6 Hours Watkins Glen International July 8
8 Flag of United Kingdom Rivet Supply 6 Hours Brands Hatch August 5
9 Flag of Italy Trofeo Ignazio Giunti (6 Hours) Vallelunga September 16

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