1981 CART/Champ Car Schedule
| Race | Track | Type | Country | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraco Car Stereo 200 | ISM Raceway | Oval |  |
March 22 |
| Gould-Rex Mays 150 | Milwaukee Mile | Oval | |
June 7 |
| Kraco Twin 125 (Race 1) | Atlanta Motor Speedway | Oval | |
June 21 |
| Kraco Twin 125 (Race 2) | Atlanta Motor Speedway | Oval | |
June 21 |
| Norton Michigan 500 | Michigan | Oval | |
July 25 |
| Los Angeles Times 500 | Riverside | Roadcourse | |
August 30 |
| Tony Bettenhausen 200 | Milwaukee Mile | Oval | |
September 5 |
| Detroit News Grand Prix | Michigan | Oval | |
September 20 |
| Watkins Glen 150 | Watkins Glen | Roadcourse | |
October 4 |
| II Copa Mexico 150 | Mexico City | Roadcourse |  |
October 18 |
| Miller High Life 150 | ISM Raceway | Oval | |
October 31 |