Autocross (disambiguation)
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- AutocrossAutocrossAutocross is a form of motorsports that emphasizes safe competition and active participation. An autocross is a timed competition where drivers navigate one at a time through a defined course on either sealed or unsealed surfaces...
, as the term is used in the United States, is a timed race through a course of traffic cones on a flat, paved surface
Autocross may also refer to:
- British autocrossBritish autocrossIn the United Kingdom, autocrosses are typically held on a grass or stubble surface. In fact the attraction is the challenge of driving quickly on challenging and difficult surfaces. Cars compete individually against the clock, although more than one car may start at the same time if the circuit is...
is similar to American autocross, but races are held on dirt or grass surfaces that may not be flat - AutotestingAutotestingAutotesting involves a series of tests, generally around traffic cones, to measure precision driving skill. The tests often include stopping with the front and rear wheels straddling a line, and always end stopping in a garage . Sections of each test are usually completed in reverse...
, another British motoring amateur competition, typically requiring driving the vehicle in reverse gear at some point - AutosoloAutosoloAutoSolo in the United Kingdom is a form of Motorsport based around the principles of autotesting, the main differences being that the tests are run in a forward direction only and are usually slightly faster and more open than traditional Autotests...
, the closest British equivalent of American Autocross - FIA autocrossFIA autocrossIn Europe Autocross is car racing on a race track with unsealed surface . Cars compete against the clock, and start at the same time. A well attended international series is the FIA European Championship for Autocross Drivers.- History :...
is similar to British autocross, but the cars start at the same time - Gymkhana (motorsport)Gymkhana (motorsport)Gymkhana is a type of motorsport practiced in an increasing number of countries. Similar to autocross, gymkhana courses are often very complex and memorizing the course is a significant part of achieving a fast time....
, a similar event held in Japan - MotorkhanaMotorkhanaMotorkhana is a low-cost form of motorsport, unique to Australia and New Zealand but similar to autotesting in the UK and Ireland and somewhat similar to autocross in the US. It involves manoeuvring a car through tight tests as quickly as possible - one car at a time - on either dirt or bitumen...
a somewhat similar form of amateur motorsport practiced in Australia and New Zealand - RallycrossRallycrossRallycross is a form of sprint style automobile racing, held on a closed mixed-surface racing circuit, with modified production or specially built road cars, similar to the World Rally Cars, although usually with about stronger engines, due to e.g. their 45 mm turbo restrictor plates. It is...