What does ETRC mean in EUROPEAN

The European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC) is a motor racing series featuring modified production trucks. Driver compete in multiple races throughout Europe at different racing circuits. Drivers must use their skills and expert knowledge of the tracks and vehicles to master each course. The championship has been running since 1985 and is organised by the FIA World Motor Sport Council.

To participate in ETRC, drivers must hold an international competitors license issued by their national ASN (automobile sport governing body). Additionally, drivers must be over 18 years of age and have sufficient race experience for safety reasons. All participating driver are also required to have the current edition of the International Sporting Code as well as all other applicable FIA regulations at hand.

All vehicles used in the ETRC must conform to specific technical specifications set out by the FIA World Motor Sport Council such as engine size and class, brakes, gearbox ration, etc. Vehicle modifications are only allowed within specified limits as determined by these regulations.

An average season consists of 8 rounds which usually take place during weekends from April until October throughout Europe with some exception years when more races may be held due to special events or different circumstances. Each round consists of three different heats, followed by one final race where points are awarded depending on position and performance on track.

Qualifying for an ETRC race consist two qualifying sessions before each heat where driver get score based on their best lap time compared against other competitors times from both sessions added together to give a total score which determines starting order for each heat. The Final Race grid is determined by best-lap scoring system from all three heats combined together with fastest session time taking 1st place on grid for final race..

Points are awarded based on finishing position in each heat as well as overall results at the end of each round according to this system: 1st – 25pts ; 2nd – 18pts ; 3rd – 15pts ; 4th – 12pts ; 5th - 10pts 6th– 8 pts; 7th – 6 pts; 8th– 4 pts; 9th – 2 pts; 10st– 1 pt . The driver with most points at the end of season is crowned Champion.

Yes, apart from individual championships teams can also compete against others based on point totals from both drivers making up the team per event or over entire season.. Points earned from both drivers will be combined into one total which will then determine team’s standing after event or season depending on chosen championships rules/formats.