Nicknamed "Quick Vic" by his peers Elford was mainly a famous sports car competitor as well as a successful rally driver, associated often with Porsche.
Alcumado "Quick Vic" (Vic o rápido) polos seus compañeiros, Elford foi principalmente un famoso competidor de automóbiles deportivos, así como un exitoso piloto de rally, asociado a miúdo con Porsche.