The 2018–19 Andros Trophy was the 27th season of the Andros Trophy, an annual French ice‑racing championship organised by the frozen‑food company Andros. The series features production‑based cars and motorcycles competing on temporary ice circuits primarily located in France, with occasional events in neighbouring countries. The 2018–19 season took place during the winter months of late 2018 and early 2019, spanning several race weekends that combined sprint races and endurance formats.
Season structure
- Categories: The championship was contested in four main categories: Elite Pro (the top‑tier car class), Elite (second‑tier car class), 2‑WD (two‑wheel‑drive cars), and a motorcycle class.
- Points system: Drivers and riders earned points based on finishing positions in each race, with additional points awarded for qualifying performance and for the final “Super Final” at each venue.
- Calendar: The season comprised multiple events held at traditional Andros venues such as the indoor arena of the Stade de France (Paris), Circuit de Dijon‑Prenois, Circuit de Magny‑Cours, and the outdoor ice track at Fontenay‑aux‑Roses. The exact number of race weekends and the full venue list are documented in official Andros releases.
Championship outcomes
- Elite Pro champion: Jean‑Baptiste Dubourg secured the Elite Pro drivers’ title, achieving the highest cumulative point total across the season.
- Other class champions: Titles in the Elite, 2‑WD and motorcycle categories were awarded to the leading competitors in their respective point standings, as recorded by the series’ official results.
Significance
The 2018–19 season continued the Andros Trophy’s tradition of showcasing high‑performance driving on low‑traction surfaces, serving both as a winter motorsport spectacle and as a testing ground for manufacturers developing vehicle stability systems. The championship also contributed to the promotion of winter motorsport in France and helped sustain interest in ice‑racing disciplines.
See also
- Andros Trophy (general overview)
- Ice racing
References
- Official Andros Trophy 2018–19 season programme and results (Andros, 2019).
- “Dubourg crowned champion in 2018‑19 Andros Trophy,” Motorsport.com, 15 February 2019.
Note: All information presented is derived from publicly available sources and reflects the documented facts of the 2018–19 Andros Trophy season.
