Difference between revisions of "2019 Elite Racing League season"

From Formula Rejects Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
(Created page with "{{Non-canon}} {{Motorsport season |series = Elite Racing League |year = 2018 }} {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" !Drivers Champion !Manufacture...")
 
(Calendar Changes)
Line 69: Line 69:
  
 
===Calendar Changes===
 
===Calendar Changes===
The Circuit of the Americas was held at night and the full layout was used as a test run to see if the new race setting would attract more fans.
+
- The round at Maple Valley wasn't on the calendar due to poor fan attendance in recent races however a 2020 return could still happen according to the race holders.
 +
 
 +
- The series will visit Chicago as a race at Chicagoland Speedway is planned for the summer.
 +
 
 +
- Several races changed places on the calendar due to the addition of a race in Lanzarote, this would be the first time the series has visited Mainland Europe.
  
 
==Calendar Notes==
 
==Calendar Notes==

Revision as of 10:39, 13 March 2019

Non-canon.png All information on this page is not part of canon.

2018 Elite Racing League season
Previous: 2017 Next: 2019
The 2018 Elite Racing League season was the 3rd Elite Racing League season, competed over 12 races in 12 rounds. It is a non canon season (Like all Elite Racing League Seasons) Drivers and teams throughout the season battled for the Drivers and Manufacturer Championships. It started on the 18th March in the USA in Long Beach, California and ended on the 23rd September in Great Britain at Silverstone. It was simulated using Forza Motorsport 7. The defending Drivers Champion was Josh Smith and the Defending Manufacturers Champions were Chevrolet. The series continued its corporate relationship with IndyCar meaning, if they so wished, IndyCar drivers would be able to participate. Michelin remained as the Tyre Supplier. Shane Wray won the Drivers Championship at Road America and by the time the chequered flag waved at Silverstone, Will Power finished 2nd and Max Chilton finished 3rd in the championship both in what could be considered a very decisive championship victory due to the points gap between Wray and Power. Also Chevrolet won the Manufacturers Championship for a second time in a row after a solid performance in the final 2 rounds of the season. The field was reduced to just 2 manufacturers (Chevrolet and Honda) following long time manufacturer Toyota terminating their contract during the off season before pre season testing to focus on their World Endurance Championship and NASCAR programmes.

Drivers and Season Calendar

Drivers Champion Manufacturers Champion
Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Shane Wray Flag of the United States svg.png Chevrolet

Driver Changes

- Several Drivers changed manufacturer in hope for a performance boost.

Calendar Changes

- The round at Maple Valley wasn't on the calendar due to poor fan attendance in recent races however a 2020 return could still happen according to the race holders.

- The series will visit Chicago as a race at Chicagoland Speedway is planned for the summer.

- Several races changed places on the calendar due to the addition of a race in Lanzarote, this would be the first time the series has visited Mainland Europe.

Calendar Notes

Manufacturar Driver
Chevrolet Icon.png Chevrolet
Flag of Australia svg.png Will Power
Flag of the United States svg.png Josef Newgarden
Flag of Brazil svg.png Helio Castroneves
Flag of Canada svg.png Andrew King
Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Kyle Macleod
Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Josh Smith
Flag of the United States svg.png David Land
Flag of the United States svg.png Jeff Favignano
Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Josh Beardmore
Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Max Chilton
Honda Icon.png Honda Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Shane Wray
Flag of France svg.png Sebastien Bourdais
Flag of the United States svg.png Taylor Anderson
Flag of the United States svg.png Alexander Rossi
Flag of the United States svg.png Ryan Hunter-Reay
Flag of New Zealand svg.png Mitch Evans
Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Lando Norris
Flag of New Zealand svg.png Scott Dixon
Flag of Japan svg.png Takuma Sato
Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Jordan King
Position  1st   2nd   3rd   4th   5th   6th   7th   8th   9th   10th 
Standard Points 25 18 15 12 10 8 6 4 2 1
Position  1st   2nd   3rd   4th   5th   6th   7th   8th   9th   10th   Other Classified   Pole   Fastest Lap 
Oval Points 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 12 10 5 2 1
Round Race Track Date Pole position Fastest lap Winning driver Winning manufacturer
1 Flag of the United States svg.png Long Beach Grand Prix Long Beach Street Circuit 18 March
2 Flag of the United States svg.png Grand Prix of the Americas Circuit of the Americas 25 March
3 Flag of the United States svg.png 2018 ERL Indianapolis Oval Race Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Oval) 1 April
4 Flag of the United States svg.png Indianapolis Grand Prix Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Road Course) 29 April
5 Flag of the United States svg.png Sonoma Grand Prix Sonoma Raceway 6 May
6 Flag of the United States svg.png Sebring Grand Prix Sebring International Raceway 19 May
7 Flag of the United States svg.png ERL Florida 200 Daytona International Speedway (Oval) 16 June
8 Flag of the United States svg.png Daytona Grand Prix Daytona International Speedway (Road Course) 1 July
9 Flag of the United States svg.png Maple Valley Grand Prix Maple Valley Raceway 22 July
10 Flag of the United States svg.png Road America Grand Prix Road America 5 August
11 Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png Brands Hatch Grand Prix Brands Hatch 9 September
12 Flag of the United Kingdom svg.png ERL Grand Prix of Great Britain Silverstone Circuit 23 September