Pirelli World Challenge preliminary 2014 calendar

As the Pirelli World Challenge Series prepares for its championship deciding finale weekend in Houston October 4th-6th, the series released a preliminary 2014 GT/GTS schedule today.

"We are proud to announce an expanded GT/GTS event schedule for 2014. As the PWC Championships enter our 25th season we will continue to build on the tremendous success of the past few years," said Scott Bove, President and CEO, WC Vision. "With the series' decision to adopt the FIA GT3 homologation standards for our GT Championships, the successful implementation of our Balance of Performance program, continued growth in event entries and marketing partnership growth we look forward to another record-setting year in 2014."

An announcement from WC Vision that will outline the full 2014 Pirelli World Challenge racing schedule including the Touring Car and Touring Car B-Spec race schedules will be made before the SEMA Show November 5-8.

The 2014 season will mark the 25th consecutive season for the Pirelli World Challenge. Series races feature thrilling standing starts, adrenaline filled door-to-door action and world-class drivers. Pirelli World Challenge features cars from the world's most popular manufacturers – race-prepped versions of the cars driven on the streets. Sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing, Pirelli World Challenge races at North America's premier road and temporary street courses. For more information about the series, visit www.world-challenge.com.

March 28–30,
Honda Grand Prix of St Petersburg, St Petersburg, FL
Double race event with IndyCar – street/airport circuit **

April 11–13,
Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Single race event with IndyCar – street circuit *

April/May 2014 – TBA

May, (Date TBA),
Circuit of the Americas, Austin, TX
Double race event with Australian V8 Supercars – permanent road course **

May 30–June 1,
Chevrolet/Cadillac Grand Prix of Detroit, Detroit, MI
Double race event with IndyCar – street circuit **

June 19–21,
Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
Double race event with NASCAR Nationwide Series – permanent road course **

July 18–20,
Honda Indy Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Double race event with IndyCar – street circuit **

August 1–3,
Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Double race event IndyCar – permanent road course **

August 2014 TBA

September/October 2014 TBA