2025 Xiaomi China Endurance Championship Pingtan Station Viewing Guide

On September 13-14, the 2025 Xiaomi China Endurance Championship will kick off its third round of the season at Pingtan Ruyi Lake International Circuit. The CEC, CEC x GIC Pingtan Challenge, and Hong Kong MINI Series will attract elite racers from across the country to compete fiercely on the streets of Lan Island. Xiaomi will once again deploy its SU7 Ultra and YU7 vehicles as the official safety car and medical car, respectively, and will also bring together Xiaomi owners for a thrilling tour of Pingtan. A racing adventure blending speed and stunning scenery is about to begin!

Event Introduction

Xiaomi China Endurance Championship

The CEC is approved by the General Administration of Sport of China and the China Automobile and Motorcycle Federation. It is included in the annual National Sports Competition Plan and the China Automobile and Motorcycle Federation calendar, and is registered with the FIA International Automobile Federation. It is the only endurance championship in China's track racing category and the highest-level endurance championship in the country. In 2025, CEC received title sponsorship from Xiaomi and will compete in four rounds of the season under the name of the Xiaomi China Endurance Championship.

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CEC x GIC Pingtan Challenge

At the CEC Pingtan stop, CEC partnered with the GIC Super Circuit Festival to launch a new category, the CEC x GIC Pingtan Challenge, providing teams and drivers active at the Guangdong International Circuit with the opportunity to participate in a national-level endurance race. The CEC x GIC Pingtan Challenge attracted dozens of veteran drivers from the Guangdong International Circuit. Numerous rising stars will also take advantage of this opportunity to participate in a national-level race weekend, unlocking driving experience on new tracks and continuously growing amidst fierce, high-level competition. This will further promote the exchange and integration of automotive culture across regions.

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Hong Kong MINI Series

The Hong Kong MINI Series dates back to the 1990s and has successfully held races in Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and other countries over the years. Last season, it partnered with the CEC in Pingtan. The participating drivers are all experienced racers with extensive racing experience. The series features classic MINI racing cars as the standard entry model, combining retro style with a competitive spirit to present a unique racing experience.

Competitor Lineup

Over 70 drivers competed in the CEC, CEC x GIC Pingtan Challenge, and Hong Kong MINI Series. The CEC Pingtan race featured a slew of prestigious cars, including the Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVOII, BMW M4 GT4, and other GT cars, as well as a Porsche 718 GTL modified by a Chinese team.

The National Cup brings together popular models such as the Audi RS3, Volkswagen Golf, Lynk & Co 03+, Honda Civic, and Fit. It is a hub for Chinese racing modification technology and an ideal platform for emerging drivers to advance.

Teams from across China, including Zhejiang's 326 Racing Team and GYT Racing, Guangdong's LEVEL Motorsports and OK Racing, Shanxi's Luminous, Beijing Feizi Racing, and DTM Racing, gathered to compete for the pinnacle of Chinese endurance racing.

The CEC x GIC Pingtan Challenge attracted enthusiastic participation from many teams and drivers from Guangdong, while the Hong Kong MINI Series brought together veteran drivers from Hong Kong and Macau. This weekend, the Pingtan Ruyi Lake International City Circuit was bustling with activity, with elite drivers from across the country gathering to meet and mingle over the excitement.

Highlight 1: Chasing dreams on the shores of Ruyi Lake, a street-chasing showdown

This event marks the CEC's second visit to the Pingtan Ruyi Lake International City Circuit. The 2.937-kilometer track, with 14 turns, winds along the scenic shores of Ruyi Lake. As a street race, the cars in Pingtan will blend beautifully with the azure sea, blue sky, and modern buildings, creating a unique visual feast.

The complex road conditions of the street race, along with the guardrails built close to the track due to the lack of runoff zones, require drivers to "fly" close to the ground, narrowly avoiding the guardrails while cornering at high speeds. This is an extreme test of the drivers' driving skills and courage.

Highlight 2: The Second Half of the Season Begins, and the Final Sprint for the Championship

As the third race of the year, Pingtan marks the beginning of the second half of the 2025 season, and the final sprint for the championship will also begin. Currently, the annual standings in the GT Cup and National Cup categories are fiercely competitive, and all the drivers will undoubtedly sprint hard in Pingtan to seize the initiative in the race for annual honors.

Highlight 3: Brand Convergence Accelerates the Local Automotive Industry

In addition to gathering top racecars, elite teams, and renowned drivers, the CEC Pingtan race is also a stage for major automotive aftermarket brands to compete. CEC will partner with renowned automotive aftermarket brands, including tires (Michelin, Hankook, Sailun), brakes (AP Racing, FERODO Racing, Netchisco, Maxtor Brakes), gasoline (Guande Oil, Yuga Petrochemical), spark plugs (NGK Spark Plugs), KW shock absorbers, and car detailing and maintenance (Wesley), to compete at the Pingtan Ruyi Lake International City Circuit. These brands will test their product performance in the challenging street endurance race, showcasing their strengths while stimulating the vitality of Pingtan's automotive industry and empowering local development.

Highlight 4: Travel with the Racers: Xiaomi Presents a Self-Driving Feast

In addition to the exciting racing, the event's title sponsor, Xiaomi, will also gather car enthusiasts from around the country at the Pingtan stop to organize self-driving tours for Xiaomi owners, allowing them to enjoy the fun of driving and the scenery of Lan Island. Pingtan has been recognized as one of China's "Top Ten Sports Tourism Destinations" for many consecutive years and is known for its "sea erosion landforms," renowned for its beaches, sea erosion formations, and natural landscapes such as the "Blue Tears."

The Xiaomi Owners' Self-Driving Tour begins at the Pingtan Ruyi Lake International City Circuit and includes a circuit tour, a special lunch, sightseeing, and other exciting activities. The tour also includes stops at many of Pingtan's iconic landmarks, including the Pingtan Ruyi Lake International City Circuit, Longwangtou Beach, the Pingtan Northern Ecological Corridor, and the Fengchehai Peninsula Campground.

Race Schedule

Live Stream

Chasing the wind in the streets, riding the waves on Lan Island. The 2025 Xiaomi China Endurance Championship Pingtan Station is about to begin. Let's gather in Pingtan and witness the excitement!

*Some of the above images are from the Pingtan Media Center