Autocross is a simple and fun form of grassroots motor sport. Basically it involves driving a car around a course set up in a grass or stubble field. While on the course the competitor is being timed to one tenth of a second. In our region autocross is run with 4 cars at a time on the course which usually results in some really competitive driving.

On a typical event a competitor will have one practice run at the course. This usually is 2 laps. Next will be a series of timed heats consisting of 3 laps of the course. After 3 or 4 ( and sometimes more ) heats, a competitors two fastest times are combined to give a total for the day and this will be used to determine a class position. From these class positions the top 16 fastest times are then put forward to the finals. The finals consist of one four lap run at the course and the person with the fastest time overall wins the day.

The ANECCC championship consists of nine classes which divide the drivers up depending on the type and engine capacity of the vehicle and the drivers age. Competitors can start the sport from age 14 which is proving to be a popular way for young drivers to enjoy a reasonable priced form of motor sport.

To be able to compete in autocross a driver will have to join a local car club to obtain a club card, apply for a competition licence from the Motor Sports Association ( MSA ) and purchase a crash helmet and fireproof overalls as well as preparing a car to meet the technical regulations.