| 2019 Atlantic Championship Series season | |
|---|---|
| Season | |
| Races | 8 |
| Start date | April 18 |
| End date | August 4 |
| Awards | |
| Drivers' champion | Dario Cangialosi |
The 2019 Atlantic Championship Series season was the sixth season of the revived Atlantic Championship. The series was organized by Formula Race Promotions and sanctioning returned to SCCA Pro Racing after two years with USAC. Dario Cangialosi won the short four round, 8 race, championship by 82 points over Keith Grant. Cangialosi won three races to Grant's four. Flinn Lazier won a single race.
| Round | Circuit | Location | Date | Pole position | Fastest lap | Winning driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Road Atlanta |  | April 20 | | | |
| 2 | | | ||||
| 3 | Watkins Glen International | | May 11 | | | |
| 4 | May 12 | | | | ||
| 5 | Virginia International Raceway | | June 27 | | | |
| 6 | June 28 | | | | ||
| 7 | Pittsburgh International Race Complex | | August 3 | | | |
| 8 | August 4 | | | |
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