Schedule
| Rnd | Race | Circuit or Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1000km of Buenos Aires† | Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez | January 10 |
| 2 | Daytona 6 Hours | Daytona International Speedway | February 6 |
| 3 | 12 Hours of Sebring | Sebring International Raceway | March 25 |
| 4 | BOAC 1000km† | Brands Hatch | April 16 |
| 5 | 1000km Monza | Autodromo Nazionale Monza | April 25 |
| 6 | 1000km Spa | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | May 7 |
| 7 | Targa Florio | Palermo | May 21 |
| 8 | ADAC 1000km Nürburgring | Nürburgring | May 28 |
| 9 | 24 Hours of Le Mans | Circuit de la Sarthe | June 10 June 11 |
| 10 | Austrian 1000km | Österreichring | June 25 |
| 11 | Watkins Glen 6 Hours | Watkins Glen International | July 22 |
† - Sportscars only, GT class did not participate.
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