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European Championship

The French Autocross Championship, with a history spanning several decades, has become a cornerstone of off-road motorsport in France. Featuring around ten rounds held throughout the country, it draws nearly 200 drivers to each one. Every event attracts an average of 10,000 spectators, highlighting its widespread appeal and vibrant fan base.

9 Categories

MAXI SPRINT

“The antechamber of champions”.

This CrossCar division is powered by either a Kawasaki ER6 or a Yamaha MT07 engine. With a power output of around 80 hp, this intermediate category demands optimum driving skills, as the performance of the machines is virtually identical. It's an essential stepping stone to the top division.

 

TOURISME CUP

“Real high-performance prototypes”.

2-wheel-drive vehicles with the silhouette of production cars and an engine capacity limited to 2 liters. In the TOURISME CUP, classic cars such as the Alpine Berlinette and the Porsche 911 compete alongside more modern models like the Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Opel Tigra and Citroën DS3. Since 2012, drivers have been able to install a motorcycle engine with a maximum displacement of 1,400 cm³. 

 

SPRINT GIRLS

“They don't shy away”.

This is the only motorsport discipline reserved for women. The machines are identical to those in the SUPER SPRINT category and have a maximum motorcycle displacement of 850 cm³. This category always attracts a large number of drivers and offers exceptional performance. 

 

BUGGY CUP

“The Acrobat's Rendezvous”.

The antechamber to the BUGGY 1600 and SUPER BUGGY. With the same tubular chassis architecture, this complex class demands great driving finesse as the engines are positioned far back and only the rear wheels are driven. Engines in this class have a displacement limit of 2 litres and may be sourced from either automobile or motorcycle production, mainly Honda.

 

JUNIOR SPRINT

“The Young Rascals”.

This category is reserved for riders aged 12 to 18. This division features a 650 cm³ Kawasaki ER6 engine. It introduces young drivers to the world of motorsport. Many drivers who compete in Autocross and Rallycross today got their start in this category.  

 

MAXI TOURISME

“A racing machine disguised as an everyday car”.

These four-wheel-drive vehicles with a tubular chassis are inspired by ice racing (Trophée Andros), and their silhouette is derived from production cars. Examples include the Peugeot 208, the Citroën C3, the VW Polo and the Audi TT. Most of the engines are Nissan 3.5L V6s, capable of developing up to 450 hp. The MAXI TOURISME division is one of the most popular categories among spectators. 

 

BUGGY 1600

“The X Games of the off-road world’’.

Similar to the European Championship, most drivers equipped their single-seaters with motorcycle engines. In recent years, however, some car engines have made a comeback, with a maximum authorised displacement of 1600 cm³ still permitted. With a very good power-to-weight ratio and four-wheel drive, this is a spectacular category in which performances are similar despite the large number of manufacturers (ProPulsion, Alfa Racing, Peters, GRR, etc.).

 

SUPER SPRINT

“The real school of champions”.

This is the premier class of CrossCar, featuring a motorcycle engine with a maximum displacement of 850 cm³ and a power output of 135 hp for a vehicle weight of 320 kg. This gives the small single-seater an impressive power-to-weight ratio and exceptional performance. This class is sometimes the fastest. The drivers' performances are so close that the gaps are often within a second. This spectacular category is one of the most eagerly awaited by spectators. 

 

SUPER BUGGY

“The off-road equivalent of Formula 1”. 

SUPER BUGGY single seaters are the most highly developed vehicles in autocross. They are in the top category, identical to that of the European Championship. They accelerate faster than an F1 car, reaching 100 km/h from 0 in around 3 seconds. Buggies have four-wheel drive and a maximum engine displacement of 4,000 cm³. A wide variety of engines are available, with power ratings of up to 700 hp. Drivers in this category generally have the experience needed to master these technological marvels.