Autocross

Autocross
Autocross is a low-cost club motorsport which takes place on a grass field. Courses are in the form of short circuits marked out by flags, cones or poles. Betweethumb|right|296pxn 2 and 4 competitors can set off at the same time, but its the clock you are racing against as you attempt to set the quickest time in your class. The racing is strictly non-contact. Cars used can range from a standard road-going car, up to the type of specials more commonly found in Autograss, which is a similar form of motorsport in many ways to Autocross.

In the UK Autocross is regulated by the MSA. A competition licence (non-race National B) is needed for most events (see Clubcross below for exception), and there are requirements for competitors to have safety clothing including flame-retardant overalls and a helmet. Cars will need a fire extinguiser.

British Autocross is very distinct from the forms found in other countries, most notably the USA. In the US Autocross is a tarmac event, more closely resembling a combination of Sprints and Autotests.

Forms of Autocross
Standard Autocross - As described above, the most common form of Autocross is found on grass courses, marked out by cones.

Sandocross - This exciting form of the sport is one of the few beach motorsport events in the UK. Currently Weston Motor Club is the only club running a Sandocross event.

Clubcross - There are currently no clubs offering Clubcross events. They would be very similar to standard Autocross events but only have some restrictions on the layout of the course and the cars that can be used, which enable the events to be run with no competition licence required.

Where is it?
The National Championship takes place on tracks in the North East of England, the Home Counties and the South West. Sandocross also takes place in the South West, while club events are more common in the same areas as the National Championship rounds.

More Information
The following links will help you find out more about Autocross:

Autocross on Go Motorsport

MSA Blue Book - Autocross and Rallycross Section

MSA British Autocross Championship

Southern Counties Autocross Championship

ANECCC Autocross Championship (North East)

Weston Super Mare Motor Club