autocross
Parking lot racing
Autocross is a timed competition where drivers navigate a temporary course marked by traffic cones, typically in a parking lot or airfield.
Unlike road racing, cars run one at a time against the clock rather than each other.
The tight, technical courses emphasize precision and car control at relatively low speeds: I autocrossed my Miata last weekend.
Also called solo.
Treatment or management
- corneringForcing into position
- brakingReducing speed deliberately
- throttlePower flow controller
- steeringControlling direction of movement
maneuvering · heel-toe · oversteer · understeer · line · apex · turn-in · lift-off
Common people as political base
- amateurNonprofessional participant
- soloPerformance by one
- entry-levelRequiring minimal prior experience
- gymkhanaTimed equestrian skill event
paddock · helmet · registration · waiver · instructor
Tapering geometric solids
- slalomSki race through gates
- tarmacPaved airport surface
- doglegSharp angular bend
- straightawayWithout pause or hesitation
gate · turnaround · offset · sweeper · chicane · transition · keyhole · box
handling
Treatment or management
steering · maneuvering · heel-toe · oversteer · understeer · line · apex · turn-in · lift-off · rotation
grassroots
Common people as political base
- amateurNonprofessional participant
- soloPerformance by one
- entry-levelRequiring minimal prior experience
gymkhana · paddock · helmet · registration · waiver · instructor
cones
Tapering geometric solids
straightaway · gate · turnaround · offset · sweeper · chicane · transition · keyhole · box · element
sedan
Enclosed passenger car
modified · alignment · suspension · tires · intake · exhaust · wheels · classing
pax
Enforced imperial peace
staging · class · trophy · podium · bracket · novice · championship · points · walkthrough
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