This page is about the sport of Autocross as practiced in the United Kingdom. For similar competitions in other countries, see autocross (disambiguation)

Autocross (disambiguation)

*Autocross, as the term is used in the United States, is a timed race through a course of traffic cones on a flat, paved surfaceAutocross may also refer to:...

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In the United Kingdom

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...

, 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 long enough and wide enough. Because the course is usually bumpy and there is a risk of contact with other cars, most competitors use specially prepared cars (which vary from very inexpensive to specially engineered racers) brought on trailers. Events are usually held on a region-wide basis, with the RACMSA (Royal Automobile Club

Royal Automobile Club

The Royal Automobile Club is a private club and is not to be confused with RAC plc, a motorists' organisation, which it formerly owned.It has two club houses, one in London at 89-91 Pall Mall, and the other in the countryside at Woodcote Park, Surrey, next to the City of London Freemen's School...

Motor Sports Association, now often called MSA overseeing rules and regulations.

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Some people choose to start singularly, particularly if they compete in a rally car. The sport is relatively low risk as there is or should be nothing to hit. However, if you wish, you may do double car starts. Most people opt for this, although some competitors choose to do 3 and 4 car starts whilst still competing against the clock.

There are many local clubs which host across the UK, though the main regions hosting Autocross events are:-AEMC- East Anglia, ASWMC - South-West and ANECCC - North East.

• http://www.aneccc-autox.co.uk/
• http://www.msabritishautocrosschampionship.co.uk/cms/what-is-autox
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxK14PoQZf0&feature=related
• http://bmcautos.com/british-car-blogs-articles/69-my-autocrossing-mg-b
• http://www.autocross.org.uk/