Definition
V de V Sports (often styled “V de V”) is a French motorsport organization that promotes and administers a series of automobile racing events, most prominently the V de V Endurance Series, a multi‑class endurance championship for sports prototypes and grand‑tourer (GT) cars.
Overview
Founded in the early 2000s, V de V Sports is headquartered in France and operates under the umbrella of V de V Promotion. The organization schedules race weekends at a variety of European circuits, including Spa‑Francorchamps (Belgium), Monza (Italy), the Circuit de la Sarthe (France) and the Nürburgring (Germany). Its flagship championship, the V de V Endurance Series, typically features races ranging from 3 hours to 24 hours in length and combines professional teams with amateur “gentleman driver” entrants. In addition to the endurance championship, V de V Sports has organized historic racing events, single‑make series, and national-level competitions.
Etymology / Origin
The precise meaning of the designation “V de V” has not been officially disclosed by the organization. No reliable source clarifies whether the letters represent an abbreviation, an acronym, or a stylised name. Accurate information is not confirmed.
Characteristics
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Primary series | V de V Endurance Series – multi‑class endurance racing for prototypes (e.g., CN, LMP3) and GT cars (GT3, GT4). |
| Race format | Events are held over various durations (typically 3 h, 6 h, 12 h, and a 24 h “Le Mans style” race). |
| Vehicle classes | - CN: lightweight sports prototypes adhering to the FIA CN regulations. - LMP3 (introduced in later seasons). - GT3: FIA‑homologated grand‑tourer cars. - GT4: lower‑specification GT cars. |
| Regulations | Technical and sporting rules are aligned with FIA standards, with specific modifications defined by V de V to suit the series’ balance‑of‑performance goals. |
| Participation | Open to both professional racing teams and amateur drivers; a “gentleman driver” rating system is employed to ensure competitive parity. |
| Geographic scope | Primarily European circuits across France, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. |
| Associated events | Historic vehicle exhibitions, single‑make cups (e.g., Porsche Cup), and regional club races administered by V de V Promotion. |
Related Topics
- Endurance racing – a motorsport discipline emphasizing long‑duration events, fuel strategy, and driver changes.
- FIA GT3/GT4 specifications – technical regulations governing the performance and safety standards of GT‑class cars used in V de V competitions.
- CN prototype category – a class of lightweight sports prototypes featured in various European series, including V de V.
- European motorsport series – other regional championships such as the Blancpain GT Series, European Le Mans Series (ELMS) and the Nürburgring Endurance Series, which operate alongside V de V in the continental racing calendar.
Note: While V de V Sports is recognized within the European motorsport community, certain historical details (e.g., exact founding year, the origin of its name) lack publicly verified documentation.