1980 World Sportscar Championship season

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1980 World Sportscar Championship season
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The 1980 World Sportscar Championship season was the 28th 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 2, 1980 to September 28, 1980, and was comprised of 11 races, including races run with IMSA.

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Rnd Race Circuit Date
1 Flag of United States 24 Hour Pepsi Challenge Daytona International Speedway February 2
February 3
2 Flag of United Kingdom Brands Hatch 6 Hours Brands Hatch March 16
3 Flag of Italy Mugello 6 Hours Mugello Circuit April 13
4 Flag of Italy Monza 1000km Autodromo Nazionale Monza April 27
5 Flag of United Kingdom Silverstone 1000 (6 Hours) Silverstone Circuit May 11
6 Flag of Germany Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres Nürburgring May 25
7 Flag of France 24 Hours of Le Mans Circuit de la Sarthe June 14
June 15
8 Flag of United States 6 Hours of Watkins Glen Watkins Glen International July 6
9 Flag of Canada Molson Canadian 1000 (6 Hours) Mosport August 17
10 Flag of Italy 6 Hours of Vallelunga Vallelunga September 7
11 Flag of France 1000km Dijon Dijon-Prenois September 28

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