Schedule
| Rnd | Race | Circuit or Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Hours of Sebring | Sebring International Raceway | 25 March |
| 2 | Targa Florio | Palermo | 30 April |
| 3 | 1000km Nürburgring | Nürburgring | 28 May |
| 4 | 24 Hours of Le Mans | Circuit de la Sarthe | 10-11 June |
| 5 | 4 Hours of Testa Rosa | Pescara Circuit | 15 August |
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