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2017 Pirelli World Challenge


The 2017 Pirelli World Challenge is the 28th running of the Pirelli World Challenge. Álvaro Parente was the defending champion in the highest class, the GT class. It is the first season sanctioned by the United States Auto Club, after being under Sports Car Club of America sanctioning for the previous 27 seasons.

The calendar was revealed on 13 October 2016. The season comprises eleven rounds, with several rounds in support of the IndyCar Series. All tracks from the previous season returned on the schedule except for Barber Motorsports Park, which was replaced by Virginia International Raceway.

Championship points are awarded for the first twenty positions in each race. The pole-sitter also receives one point with the exception of the GTA and GTSA classes. Entries are required to complete 50% of the winning car's race distance in order to be classified and earn points.

Bold – Pole position
Italics – Fastest Lap

Only manufacturer's council members are eligible to earn Manufacturer Points. Points were awarded based on finishing positions as shown in the chart below. Only the highest finishing car of each eligible manufacturer earned points for its finishing position.


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