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autocross

autocross

1 7.2
A timed car event on a course marked by cones to test driving skill
  • noun
  • /ˈɔːtəˌkrɔs/
  • Specialized
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  • Before the season starts, he always attends a few autocross events to test his new modifications.

Examples

  • Autocross the next day.

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  • 2) Try Autocross.

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  • You will see four essential elements to take into consideration when picking out a car for autocross: <a href="info"></a>

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  • So I got into autocross and stumbled upon CR.net around this time as well.

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  • You might have a good time blitzing from stoplight to stoplight for a while, but you'll find a lot more fun at a local autocross.

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  • Many drivers practice at the local autocross to improve their handling skills and speed.

  • She won first place in the autocross event held last weekend at the county fairgrounds.

Synonyms

auto race
vsautocross
  • US
1 2.7

A competition where cars drive fast to reach the finish first

is a timed skill test through a cone course focusing on handling not speed
automobile race
vsautocross
1 3.0

A competition where fast cars race on a closed track

is a timed cone course test prioritizing handling over high speed

How Fast

dragster
3 5.2
rally
30 5.6
autocross
  • Specialized
1 7.2

Surface Forms

autocross singular
autocrosses plural

Morphology

autocross = auto + cross (semi-transparent) = auto + cross

The word is a clear compound of auto and cross, but its specialized motorsport meaning is not fully predictable from the parts alone.

Etymology

Autocross comes from auto ('car') and cross ('across' or 'a short race across a course'), similar to motocross for bikes. So an autocross is a short, timed car race where drivers go through a marked course of cones to test their speed and handling.