The FIA organises the FIA European Hill-Climb Cup (ECC) reserved for drivers. The FIA European Hill-Climb Cup comprises one or two region(s).

Only holders of International Licences (competitor and drivers) delivered by an FIA-affiliated Club and valid for the current year are authorised to enter and participate in the Events.

The ECC calendar is divided into two half-seasons.

At the end of each qualifying Event, a general classification for each of the Groups E1 and E2-SH will be established.

Points will be allocated as follows, based on this general classifications:

• 1st place : 20 points
• 2nd place : 15 points
• 3rd place : 12 points
• 4th place : 10 points
• 5th place : 8 points
• 6th place : 6 points
• 7th place : 4 points
• 8th place : 3 points
• 9th place : 2 points
• 10th place : 1 point