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Schedule

The series was contested over four rounds with one race per round.

Points system

Series points were awarded on a 9-6-4-3-2-1 basis for the first six places at each round.

Series results

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References

Rothmans International Series

Rothmans Rothmans may refer to: * Rothmans, Benson & Hedges, a Canadian tobacco company * Rothmans International, a former British tobacco manufacturer, founded by Louis Rothman See also * Rothman, a surname * Rothmans 12 hours, a series of sports car ra ...

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