Endurance World Championship
Encyclopedia
Endurance World Championship is the premier worldwide endurance motorcycle racing
championship. The championship season consists of a series of races held on permanent racing facilities. The results of each race are combined to determine two annual World Championships, one for teams and one for manufacturers.
The championship was founded in 1980 as the FIM Endurance Cup. Initially it was made up of four races, Thruxton
, Montjuich, Warsage and the Bol d'Or
.
In 1976 the FIM Endurance Cup became the European Championship and in 1980 a World Championship. During the 1980s the Endurance World Championship calendar numbered up to ten events. The championship's popularity gradually declined and the calendar was gradually reduced to just the four races. in 1989 and 1990 the Championship went back to a World Cup status, as the number of events required by the FIM Sporting Code was not reached.
The four races are referred as "the classics" and they are, the 24 Hours of Le Mans
, 24 Hours of Liège (held in Spa-Francorchamps
), 8 Hours Of Suzuka
, and the Bol d'Or
(held on Paul Ricard
until 1999, and Magny-Cours
since then).
Up until 2000 the championship was awarded to the individual rider with the most points, in 2001, the rule changed and the championship is awarded to teams.
For registered races more than 6 hours to 12 hours, or for registered races of more than 1000 km to 1800 km:
For registered races of more than 12 hours or for registered races of more than 1800 km:
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!colspan=8| 2008-2010 Calendar
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!No
!Date
!Round
!Circuit
!Race
!Winner
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| 1/08
| 19-04-08
|
France
| Le Mans
| 24 Hours Du Mans
| SERT #2: William Costes, Barry Veneman, Guillaume Dietrich]]
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| 2/08
| 10-05-08
|
Spain
| Albacete
| 6 Hours of Albacete
| SERT #1: Vincent Philippe, Matthieu Lagrive, Julien DaCosta]]
|-
| 3/08
| 27-07-08
|
Japan
| Suzuka
| 8 Hours Of Suzuka
| Dream Honda Racing Team #11: R. Kiyonari, Carlos Checa
|-
| 4/08
| 09-08-08
|
Germany
| Oschersleben
| 8 Hours of Oschersleben
| Kawasaki France #11: Julien Mazuecos, Ivan Silva, Erwan Nigon
|-
| 5/08
| 13-09-08
| France
| Magny-Cours
| 24 Hours Bol d'Or
| SERT #1: Vincent Philippe, Matthieu Lagrive, Julien DaCosta
|-
| 6/08
| 08-11-08
|
Qatar
| Losail
| 8 Hours of Doha
| YART #7: Igor Jerman, Steve Martin, Steve Plater
|-
| 1/09
| 18-04-09
| France
| Le Mans
| 24 Hours Du Mans
| YART #7: Igor Jerman, Steve Martin, Gwen Giabbani
|-
| 2/09
| 31-0-09
| Germany
| Oschersleben
| 8 Hours of Oschersleben
| YART #7: Igor Jerman, Steve Martin, Gwen Giabbani
|-
| 3/09
| 04-07-09
| Spain
| Albacete
| 8 Hours of Albacete
| YART #7: Igor Jerman, Steve Martin, Gwen Giabbani
|-
| 4/09
| 26-07-09
| Japan
| Suzuka
| 8 Hours Of Suzuka
| Yoshimura Suzuki #12: D.Sakai, K. Tokudome, N. Aoki
|-
| 5/09
| 13-09-09
| France
| Magny-Cours
| 24 Hours Bol d'Or
| SERT #1: Vincent Philippe, Olivier Four, Freddy Foray
|-
| 6/09
| 14-11-09
| Qatar
| Losail
| 8 Hours of Doha
| YART #7: Igor Jerman, Steve Martin, Gwen Giabbani
|-
| 1/10
| 18-04-10
| France
| Le Mans
| 24 Hours Du Mans
|-
| 2/10
| 22-05-10
| Spain
| Albacete
| 8 Hours of Albacete
|-
| 3/10
| 25-07-10
| Japan
| Suzuka
| 8 Hours Of Suzuka
|-
| 4/10
| 12-09-10
| France
| Magny-Cours
| 24 Hours Bol d'Or
|-
| 5/10
| 13-11-10
| Qatar
| Losail
| 8 Hours of Doha
|-
|}
homologation
The displacement capacities must remain at the homologated size. Modifying the
bore and stroke to reach class limits is not allowed.
Minimum Weights
For Three and Four cylinders up to 1000 cc:
For Two cylinders up to 1200 cc:
The displacement capacities must remain at the homologated size. Modifying the
bore and stroke to reach class limits is not allowed.
Minimum Weights
The FIM decides the minimum weight value for a homologated model as sold to
the public by determining its dry weight. The dry weight of a homologated motorcycle is defined as the total weight of the empty motorcycle as produced by the manufacturer (after removal of fuel, vehicle number plate, tools and main stand when fitted). To confirm the dry weight a minimum of three (3) motorcycles are weighed and compared. The result is rounded off to the nearest digit.
The minimum weight for motorcycles will be:
Motorcycle racing
Motorcycle sport is a broad field that encompasses all sporting aspects of motorcycling. The disciplines are not all "races" or timed-speed events, as several disciplines test a competitor's various riding skills.-Motorcycle racing:...
championship. The championship season consists of a series of races held on permanent racing facilities. The results of each race are combined to determine two annual World Championships, one for teams and one for manufacturers.
The championship was founded in 1980 as the FIM Endurance Cup. Initially it was made up of four races, Thruxton
Thruxton Circuit
Thruxton Circuit is a motor racing circuit located near the village of Thruxton in Hampshire, England which is used to host a number of motorsport events including British Touring Cars and Formula 3 racing....
, Montjuich, Warsage and the Bol d'Or
Bol d'or
The Bol d'or is a motorcycle endurance race, held annually in France. Originally, it was an automobile as well as motorcycle race. The automobiles were limited to 1100cc engine capacity until the 1950s when the limit was raised to 1500cc, and later to 2000cc...
.
In 1976 the FIM Endurance Cup became the European Championship and in 1980 a World Championship. During the 1980s the Endurance World Championship calendar numbered up to ten events. The championship's popularity gradually declined and the calendar was gradually reduced to just the four races. in 1989 and 1990 the Championship went back to a World Cup status, as the number of events required by the FIM Sporting Code was not reached.
The four races are referred as "the classics" and they are, the 24 Hours of Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans (motorcycle race)
The 24 Hours of Le Mans Moto is a motorcycle endurance race held annually since 1978 on the Bugatti Circuit Le Mans, Sarthe, France...
, 24 Hours of Liège (held in Spa-Francorchamps
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours endurance race. It is also home to the all Volkswagen club event, 25 Hours of Spa, run by the Uniroyal Fun Cup. It is one of the most challenging race tracks in the world, mainly due to its...
), 8 Hours Of Suzuka
Suzuka 8 Hours
The is a motorcycle endurance race held at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan each year. As the name implies, the race runs for eight hours consecutively and teams are composed of two riders and one alternate.-History:...
, and the Bol d'Or
Bol d'or
The Bol d'or is a motorcycle endurance race, held annually in France. Originally, it was an automobile as well as motorcycle race. The automobiles were limited to 1100cc engine capacity until the 1950s when the limit was raised to 1500cc, and later to 2000cc...
(held on Paul Ricard
Circuit Paul Ricard
The Paul Ricard Circuit is a motorsport race track built at Le Castellet, near Marseille, France, in 1969 with finance from the eccentric drinks magnate Paul Ricard, who created what essentially became Pernod Ricard...
until 1999, and Magny-Cours
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a motor racing circuit located in central France, near the towns of Magny-Cours and Nevers, some 250 km from Paris...
since then).
Up until 2000 the championship was awarded to the individual rider with the most points, in 2001, the rule changed and the championship is awarded to teams.
World Champions
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Points system
For registered races of 6 hours or for registered races of 1000 km:| Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 25 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
For registered races more than 6 hours to 12 hours, or for registered races of more than 1000 km to 1800 km:
| Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 30 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
For registered races of more than 12 hours or for registered races of more than 1800 km:
| Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 35 | 28 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
- For teams, the points will be those gained in each race.
- For Constructors, only the highest placed motorcycle of a Constructor will gain points, according to the position in the race.
2008-2010 calendar
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{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; text-align: left"
|-
!colspan=8| 2008-2010 Calendar
|-
!No
!Date
!Round
!Circuit
!Race
!Winner
|-
| 1/08
| 19-04-08
|
France| Le Mans
| 24 Hours Du Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans (motorcycle race)
The 24 Hours of Le Mans Moto is a motorcycle endurance race held annually since 1978 on the Bugatti Circuit Le Mans, Sarthe, France...
| SERT #2: William Costes, Barry Veneman, Guillaume Dietrich]]
|-
| 2/08
| 10-05-08
|
Spain| Albacete
Circuito de Albacete
Circuito de Albacete is a motorsports facility located in Albacete, Spain, it opened in 1990. The main circuit is long with 13 turns, 8 of them right turns and 5 left turns. The facility can also be configured in two other layouts. A long circuit with 8 turns, 5 right and 3 left...
| 6 Hours of Albacete
| SERT #1: Vincent Philippe, Matthieu Lagrive, Julien DaCosta]]
|-
| 3/08
| 27-07-08
|
Japan| Suzuka
Suzuka Circuit
, Suzuka Circuit for short, is a motorsport race track located in Ino, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, Japan and operated by Mobilityland Corporation, the subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd..-Introduction:...
| 8 Hours Of Suzuka
Suzuka 8 Hours
The is a motorcycle endurance race held at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan each year. As the name implies, the race runs for eight hours consecutively and teams are composed of two riders and one alternate.-History:...
| Dream Honda Racing Team #11: R. Kiyonari, Carlos Checa
|-
| 4/08
| 09-08-08
|
Germany| Oschersleben
Motorsport Arena Oschersleben
The Motorsport Arena Oschersleben is long race track with a width of 11 – 13 meters and elevation changes of 23 metres. The circuit is located in Oschersleben, Börde , Northern Germany...
| 8 Hours of Oschersleben
| Kawasaki France #11: Julien Mazuecos, Ivan Silva, Erwan Nigon
|-
| 5/08
| 13-09-08
|
France| Magny-Cours
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a motor racing circuit located in central France, near the towns of Magny-Cours and Nevers, some 250 km from Paris...
| 24 Hours Bol d'Or
Bol d'or
The Bol d'or is a motorcycle endurance race, held annually in France. Originally, it was an automobile as well as motorcycle race. The automobiles were limited to 1100cc engine capacity until the 1950s when the limit was raised to 1500cc, and later to 2000cc...
| SERT #1: Vincent Philippe, Matthieu Lagrive, Julien DaCosta
|-
| 6/08
| 08-11-08
|
Qatar| Losail
Losail International Circuit
Losail International Circuit is a motor racing circuit located just outside Doha in the Persian Gulf State of Qatar.Built in just under a year by 1,000 workers at the cost of $US 58 million, the track opened in 2004 to the inaugural Marlboro Grand Prix of Qatar, won by Sete Gibernau...
| 8 Hours of Doha
| YART #7: Igor Jerman, Steve Martin, Steve Plater
|-
| 1/09
| 18-04-09
|
France| Le Mans
| 24 Hours Du Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans (motorcycle race)
The 24 Hours of Le Mans Moto is a motorcycle endurance race held annually since 1978 on the Bugatti Circuit Le Mans, Sarthe, France...
| YART #7: Igor Jerman, Steve Martin, Gwen Giabbani
|-
| 2/09
| 31-0-09
|
Germany| Oschersleben
Motorsport Arena Oschersleben
The Motorsport Arena Oschersleben is long race track with a width of 11 – 13 meters and elevation changes of 23 metres. The circuit is located in Oschersleben, Börde , Northern Germany...
| 8 Hours of Oschersleben
| YART #7: Igor Jerman, Steve Martin, Gwen Giabbani
|-
| 3/09
| 04-07-09
|
Spain| Albacete
Circuito de Albacete
Circuito de Albacete is a motorsports facility located in Albacete, Spain, it opened in 1990. The main circuit is long with 13 turns, 8 of them right turns and 5 left turns. The facility can also be configured in two other layouts. A long circuit with 8 turns, 5 right and 3 left...
| 8 Hours of Albacete
| YART #7: Igor Jerman, Steve Martin, Gwen Giabbani
|-
| 4/09
| 26-07-09
|
Japan| Suzuka
Suzuka Circuit
, Suzuka Circuit for short, is a motorsport race track located in Ino, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, Japan and operated by Mobilityland Corporation, the subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd..-Introduction:...
| 8 Hours Of Suzuka
Suzuka 8 Hours
The is a motorcycle endurance race held at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan each year. As the name implies, the race runs for eight hours consecutively and teams are composed of two riders and one alternate.-History:...
| Yoshimura Suzuki #12: D.Sakai, K. Tokudome, N. Aoki
|-
| 5/09
| 13-09-09
|
France| Magny-Cours
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a motor racing circuit located in central France, near the towns of Magny-Cours and Nevers, some 250 km from Paris...
| 24 Hours Bol d'Or
Bol d'or
The Bol d'or is a motorcycle endurance race, held annually in France. Originally, it was an automobile as well as motorcycle race. The automobiles were limited to 1100cc engine capacity until the 1950s when the limit was raised to 1500cc, and later to 2000cc...
| SERT #1: Vincent Philippe, Olivier Four, Freddy Foray
|-
| 6/09
| 14-11-09
|
Qatar| Losail
Losail International Circuit
Losail International Circuit is a motor racing circuit located just outside Doha in the Persian Gulf State of Qatar.Built in just under a year by 1,000 workers at the cost of $US 58 million, the track opened in 2004 to the inaugural Marlboro Grand Prix of Qatar, won by Sete Gibernau...
| 8 Hours of Doha
| YART #7: Igor Jerman, Steve Martin, Gwen Giabbani
|-
| 1/10
| 18-04-10
|
France| Le Mans
| 24 Hours Du Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans (motorcycle race)
The 24 Hours of Le Mans Moto is a motorcycle endurance race held annually since 1978 on the Bugatti Circuit Le Mans, Sarthe, France...
|-
| 2/10
| 22-05-10
|
Spain| Albacete
Circuito de Albacete
Circuito de Albacete is a motorsports facility located in Albacete, Spain, it opened in 1990. The main circuit is long with 13 turns, 8 of them right turns and 5 left turns. The facility can also be configured in two other layouts. A long circuit with 8 turns, 5 right and 3 left...
| 8 Hours of Albacete
|-
| 3/10
| 25-07-10
|
Japan| Suzuka
Suzuka Circuit
, Suzuka Circuit for short, is a motorsport race track located in Ino, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, Japan and operated by Mobilityland Corporation, the subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd..-Introduction:...
| 8 Hours Of Suzuka
Suzuka 8 Hours
The is a motorcycle endurance race held at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan each year. As the name implies, the race runs for eight hours consecutively and teams are composed of two riders and one alternate.-History:...
|-
| 4/10
| 12-09-10
|
France| Magny-Cours
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a motor racing circuit located in central France, near the towns of Magny-Cours and Nevers, some 250 km from Paris...
| 24 Hours Bol d'Or
Bol d'or
The Bol d'or is a motorcycle endurance race, held annually in France. Originally, it was an automobile as well as motorcycle race. The automobiles were limited to 1100cc engine capacity until the 1950s when the limit was raised to 1500cc, and later to 2000cc...
|-
| 5/10
| 13-11-10
|
Qatar| Losail
Losail International Circuit
Losail International Circuit is a motor racing circuit located just outside Doha in the Persian Gulf State of Qatar.Built in just under a year by 1,000 workers at the cost of $US 58 million, the track opened in 2004 to the inaugural Marlboro Grand Prix of Qatar, won by Sete Gibernau...
| 8 Hours of Doha
|-
|}
2008 Classes and Specifications
motorcycles must be based on road going models with a valid FIMFédération Internationale de Motocyclisme
The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme is the governing body of motorcycle racing. It represents 103 national motorcycle federations that are divided into six regional continental unions....
homologation
Homologation
Homologation is a technical term, derived from the Greek homologeo for "to agree", which is generally used in English to signify the granting of approval by an official authority...
Formula EWC
Displacement- 4 cylinders Over 600 cc up to 1000 cc 4-stroke
- 3 cylinders Over 750 cc up to 1000 cc 4-stroke
- 2 cylindersV-twinA V-twin engine is a two-cylinder internal combustion engine where the cylinders are arranged in a V configuration.- Crankshaft configuration :Most V-twin engines have a single crankpin, which is shared by both connecting rods...
Over 850 cc up to 1200 cc 4-stroke
The displacement capacities must remain at the homologated size. Modifying the
bore and stroke to reach class limits is not allowed.
Minimum Weights
For Three and Four cylinders up to 1000 cc:
- 165 kg: for races not taking place partly at night.
- 170 kg: for races taking place partly at night.
For Two cylinders up to 1200 cc:
- 170 kg: for races not taking place partly at the night.
- 175 kg: for races taking place partly at night.
Superstock
Displacement- 4 cylinders Over 600 cc up to 1000 cc 4-stroke
- 3 cylinders Over 750 cc up to 1000 cc 4-stroke
- 2 cylindersV-twinA V-twin engine is a two-cylinder internal combustion engine where the cylinders are arranged in a V configuration.- Crankshaft configuration :Most V-twin engines have a single crankpin, which is shared by both connecting rods...
Over 850 cc up to 1200 cc 4-stroke
The displacement capacities must remain at the homologated size. Modifying the
bore and stroke to reach class limits is not allowed.
Minimum Weights
The FIM decides the minimum weight value for a homologated model as sold to
the public by determining its dry weight. The dry weight of a homologated motorcycle is defined as the total weight of the empty motorcycle as produced by the manufacturer (after removal of fuel, vehicle number plate, tools and main stand when fitted). To confirm the dry weight a minimum of three (3) motorcycles are weighed and compared. The result is rounded off to the nearest digit.
The minimum weight for motorcycles will be:
- Dry weight minus 12 kg for races not taking place partly at night.
- Dry weight minus 9 kg for races taking place partly at night.
External links
- fimendurance.com Official website, not updated since the end of 2008
- Race24.com Unofficial website, covering the championship since 1999. Archive of official site between 2005 and 2006
- Race Corporation Unofficial website, covering the Championship since 2000