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