Autocross is a form of motorsport in which competitors are timed to complete a short course using automobiles on a dirt or grass surface, excepting where sealed surfaces are used in United States. Rules vary according to the governing or sanctioning body, such as the length of the course, the amount of permitted attempts, or whether competitors start the course individually at intervals or at the same time as others. In this latter form, Autocross differs from other forms of motor racing by using a system of heats or alternative timing methods for the classification rather than racing for position and declaring the first across the finish line as the winner.
A cross car on a Czech autocross course
A Swift GTI participating in an Australian autocross event
A 1970 Corvette participating in an autocross
Drivers must navigate a series of turns defined by traffic cones
Motorsport(s) or motor sport(s) are sporting events, competitions and related activities that primarily involve the use of automobiles, motorcycles, motorboats and powered aircraft. For each of these vehicle types, the more specific terms automobile sport, motorcycle sport, power boating and air sports may be used commonly, or officially by organisers and governing bodies.
Mercedes-Benz Formula One car, the Mercedes W11
A 2020 Formula E car, driven by Felipe Massa
Hélio Castroneves at the 2019 Indianapolis 500
Formula Ford