The FIA European Touring Car Cup will change format from next year, switching from a one-off event at the end of the season to a four-event series.
2010 FIA European Touring Car Cup - calendar
28 March - Braga, Portugal
30 May - Oschersleben, Germany
25 July - Salzburgring, Austria
17 October - Franciacorta, Italy
Each meeting will include two 50km races, for a total of eight rounds awarding points.
Three FIA cups will be awarded at the end of the season, one per each of the eligible categories: Super 2000, Super 1600 and Super Production.
A 100,000 euro prize money will be awarded at each of the four race meetings: 65,000 euros to Super 2000, 25,000 to Super 1600 and 10,000 to Super Production.
"A series of four events will help to cover the whole European territory, making it easier for the teams to take part in all or selected events. The aim is also to strengthen the ties between the National Championships that adopt the FIA technical regulations," KSO General Manager Marcello Lotti explained.