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China Endurance Championship(CEC)

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Introduction

China Endurance Championship, also known as CEC for short, is an event approved by the China State General Administration of Sport and the China Automobile and Motorcycle Sports Federation, included in the annual national sports competition plan and the China Automobile and Motorcycle Sports Federation calendar, and registered with the FIA ​​International Automobile Federation. It is the only endurance championship in China's automobile circuit racing.[1]

Competition significance

As China's first highest-level endurance race, the China Automobile Endurance Championship has both high-level prototypes and GT racing cars and ordinary mass-produced cars for the participants. This setting ensures the viewing quality of the event and can achieve the goal of national participation and sharing the fun of racing.[1]

Grouping

The CEC China Endurance Championship consists of three major cups: GT Cup, Manufacturer Cup and National Cup.[2]

GT Cup
GT3 TCE
GTC prototype car
GT4
1*60 minutes free practice1*20 minutes qualifying

150 minutes one-round final

Manufacturer Cup
China brand A 之前的事件A
China brand B Foreign brand B
China brand Hybrid A Foreign brand Hybrid A
China brand Hybrid B Foreign brand Hybrid B
1*60 minutes free practice1*20 minutes qualifying

120 minutes first stage (2 stages)

Nations Cup

(Uniform specification racing cars, grouped by engine displacement)

1600T 1600A
1600B 2000
1*60 minutes free practice1*20 minutes qualifying

120 minutes first stage (2 stages))

Previous events
Year CIty Track Date remark
2024 Chen du(成都) Tianfu International Circuit

(天府国际赛道)

May 25-26
Qing huang dao(秦皇岛) Qinhuangdao Shougang International Circuit

(秦皇岛首钢国际赛车场)

June 28-30
Erdos(鄂尔多斯) Ordos International Circuit

(鄂尔多斯国际赛车场)

July 27-28
Ping tan(平潭) Pingtan International Circuit(平潭国际赛车场) August 30-September 1
Zhu hai(珠海) Zhuhai International Circuit

(珠海国际赛车场)

November 1-3 Not started yet
2023 Tian jin(天津) Tianjin V1 International Circuit(天津V1国际赛车场) May 2-3
Ning bo(宁波) Ningbo International Circuit

(宁波国际赛道)

May 26-28
Erdos(鄂尔多斯) Ordos International Circuit

(鄂尔多斯国际赛车场)

July 29-30
Ning bo(宁波) Ningbo International Circuit

(宁波国际赛道)

October 14-15
Chen du(成都) Tianfu International Track

(天府国际赛道)

November 1-3
2022 Ning bo(宁波) Ningbo International Circuit

(宁波国际赛道)

August 5-7
Zhu zhou(株洲) Zhuzhou International Circuit

(株洲国际赛车场)

September 23-25
Ning bo(宁波) Ningbo International Circuit

(宁波国际赛道)

October 12-13
2021 Ning bo(宁波) Ningbo International Circuit

(宁波国际赛道)

September 3-5
Ning bo(宁波) Ningbo International Circuit

(宁波国际赛道)

September 17-19
Zhu hai(珠海) Zhuhai International Circuit

(珠海国际赛车场)

October 15-17
Shang hai(上海) SAIC Shanghai International Circuit

(上海国际赛车场)

November 5-7
2020 Ning bo(宁波) Ningbo International Circuit

(宁波国际赛道)

August 14-16
Ning bo(宁波) Ningbo International Circuit

(宁波国际赛道)

October 15-16
Ning bo(宁波) Ningbo International Circuit

(宁波国际赛道)

October 17-18
2019 Ning bo(宁波) Ningbo International Circuit

(宁波国际赛道)

May 17-19
Tian jin(天津) Tianjin V1 International Circuit(天津V1国际赛车场) July 26-28
Shang hai(上海) SAIC Shanghai International Circuit

(上海国际赛车场)

August 30-September 1
Wu han(武汉) Wuhan Street Racing Circuit(武汉街道赛车场) December 12-15
2018 Shang hai(上海) SAIC Shanghai International Circuit

(上海国际赛车场)

June 8-10
Wu han(武汉) Wuhan Street Racing Circuit(武汉街道赛车场) October 5-7
Ning bo(宁波) Ningbo International Circuit

(宁波国际赛道)

November 2-4

Significance

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The main reasons for holding the CEC China Endurance Championship include the following:

Promoting the development of automobile sports: By organizing endurance races, CEC aims to promote the popularization and development of automobile sports in China and provide a high-level competition platform for racing enthusiasts.[2]

Improving the level of competition: Endurance racing is a combination of technology and strategy, which can improve the driving skills and teamwork ability of participants, thereby improving the overall level of competition.[3]

Enhancing brand influence: The event provides automakers, parts suppliers and other related companies with the opportunity to showcase their brands and products, helping them to enhance their market influence.[4]

Cultivating racing culture: By holding professional events, CEC hopes to cultivate the public's interest in racing culture and attract more spectators and participants.[5]

Promoting economic development: The event has driven the development of related industries, such as tourism, hotels, and catering, and promoted the growth of the local economy.[6]

International exchanges: The CEC China Endurance Championship also provides a platform for the exchange and cooperation of international racing culture, attracting foreign teams and technical teams to participate, and improving the internationalization level of the event.[7]

Through these initiatives, the CEC China Endurance Championship has not only enriched the ecology of racing sports, but also brought a better experience to participants and spectators.

References

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  1. ^ Yang, J J (2018-05). "Development, Problems and Countermeasures of Chinese Racing Car Industry". IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 359: 012025. doi:10.1088/1757-899X/359/1/012025. ISSN 1757-8981. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ Boretti, Alberto A., ed. (2018). Prototype powertrain in motorsport endurance racing. Progress in technology series Powertrain series. Warrendale, Pennsylvania, USA: SAE International. ISBN 978-0-7680-9160-1.
  3. ^ Boretti, Alberto A., ed. (2018). Prototype powertrain in motorsport endurance racing. Progress in technology series Powertrain series. Warrendale, Pennsylvania, USA: SAE International. ISBN 978-0-7680-9160-1.
  4. ^ Boretti, Alberto A., ed. (2018). Prototype powertrain in motorsport endurance racing. Progress in technology series Powertrain series. Warrendale, Pennsylvania, USA: SAE International. ISBN 978-0-7680-9160-1.
  5. ^ Tranter, Paul J. (2009-10-01). "The crucial 'where' of motorsport marketing: is motorsport now "a race out of place"?". International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship. 11 (1): 55–74. doi:10.1108/ijsms-11-01-2009-b005. ISSN 1464-6668.
  6. ^ Næss, Hans Erik; Chadwick, Simon, eds. (2023). The future of motorsports: business, politics and society. Routledge research in sport, culture and society. London New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN 978-1-003-30265-0.
  7. ^ Næss, Hans Erik; Chadwick, Simon, eds. (2023). The future of motorsports: business, politics and society. Routledge research in sport, culture and society. London New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN 978-1-003-30265-0.

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