vema 2025 MINI World Endurance Championship
VEMA is thrilled to introduce our first-ever championship, designed for dedicated sim racers eager to experience high-stakes endurance competition. This exclusive Mini Championship will feature shortened versions of the legendary races from the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship, offering a fast-paced yet strategic racing experience.
Taking place from June 27 to December 12, 2025, this championship will be hosted on the Le Mans Ultimate racing platform, bringing cutting-edge simulation technology to competitive endurance racing.
While VEMA is preparing to launch multiple full-length championships in 2026, this Mini Championship is far from just a warm-up—it’s a high-intensity battle where skill, strategy, and endurance will be put to the ultimate test. With prizes for the winners, this competition promises to deliver adrenaline-fueled action and a glimpse into the future of elite virtual endurance racing.
Join us as we pave the way for the next era of competitive sim racing in Australia!
Championship calendar
QATAR 1812km
Round 1
27th June 2025
Time: 7:30pm
Qualifying: 20min Parc Fermé
Race Duration: 1hr 40min
6 hours of imola
round 2
18th July 2025
Time: 7:30pm
Qualifying: 20min Parc Fermé
Race Duration: 1hr
6 hours of Spa
round 3
8th August 2025
Time: 7:30pm
Qualifying: 20min Parc Fermé
Race Duration: 1hr
24 Hours of Le Mans
round 4
29th August 2025
Time: 7:30pm
Qualifying: 20min Parc Fermé
Race Duration: 2hr 24min (2.4hr)
6 Hours of São Paulo
round 5
19th September 2025
Time: 7:30pm
Qualifying: 20min Parc Fermé
Race Duration: 1hr
Lone Star le mans
round 6
31st October 2025
Time: 7:30pm
Qualifying: 20min Parc Fermé
Race Duration: 1hr
6 Hours of fuji
round 7
21st November 2025
Time: 7:30pm
Qualifying: 20min Parc Fermé
Race Duration: 1hr
8 hours of bahrain
round 8
12th December 2025
Time: 7:30pm
Qualifying: 20min Parc Fermé
Race Duration: 1hr 20min
championship guidelines
Please Read The Full Championship Guidelines Before Registering
Sim Racing Platform
- Title Used: Le Mans Ultimate
- Car Classes: Hypercar & LMGT3
Gameplay & Settings
- Custom Setups: Allowed
- Pit Entry & Exit: Manual
- Real-World Car Settings: Applied (ABS set to low)
- Balance of Performance (BoP):
- BoP will be enforced using weight ballast adjustments.
- Participants are prohibited from publicly commenting on BoP, to maintain integrity and prevent undue influence on the system.
Race Conditions & Mechanics
- Tyre Wear & Fuel Usage: Set to x3 for strategic endurance racing.
- Weather Conditions: Based on real-world forecasts for the corresponding race date, or as close as possible.
- Tyre Allocation:
- Race 1hr: 8 Tyre Sets
- Race 1hr 20min: 10 Tyre Sets
- Race 1hr 40min: 12 Tyre Sets
- Race 2hr 24min: 18 Tyre Sets
Participation & Fair Play
- Webcam Usage: Preferred during races for enhanced engagement and transparency.
- Racing Etiquette: All participants must adhere to professional racing conduct. Refer to The Rules of Racing for details.
- Scoring & Standard Regulations: This championship follows official FIA WEC scoring standards. Full details can be found at FIA WEC.
Minimum Sim Requirements
To ensure competitive and fair racing, all participants must have:
- A steering wheel and pedal setup.
- A PC capable of running Le Mans Ultimate smoothly.
Penalty System
Penalties will be enforced for infractions that are not automatically penalized by the game, including but not limited to:
- Stop-and-Go penalties
- Drive-through penalties
- Time penalties
- Disqualifications (for severe violations)
For this championship, all drivers will be assigned to either the Hypercar or LMGT3 class based on a variety of factors, including:
- Sim racing experience
- Knowledge of the platform and endurance racing mechanics
- Overall racing experience
- Team preferences and balance within the competition
This classification ensures a fair and competitive grid, placing drivers in the best position to maximize their performance and enjoyment.
While both classes will compete separately, each will have its own prizes, with identical rewards across both divisions. No class is considered superior—both Hypercar and LMGT3 drivers will be racing under the same high-stakes conditions, each fighting for their respective championship titles.
By signing up, participants acknowledge and accept the classification process as outlined above.