rallycross
Tarmac-and-dirt motorsport
Rallycross is a form of motorsport combining rally racing and circuit racing, with cars competing on short mixed-surface tracks that include both paved and unpaved sections.
Races are brief and intense, typically featuring multiple cars racing simultaneously rather than against the clock: The rallycross event drew thousands of spectators.
The sport emphasizes acceleration, tight cornering, and handling transitions between asphalt and dirt.
Loose small rock fragments
- tarmacPaved airport surface
- dirtLoose dry earth
- mudWet soil mixture
- transitionChange from one state
grip · traction · skid · slide · ruts · berms · roost · dust
Closed electrical pathway
- lapOne complete circuit
- chicaneDeliberate tight turns
- marshalArrange in proper order
- stewardManager for another
helmet · visor · race suit · fire suit · harness · homologation · FIA · paddock
Transferred thermal energy
- semifinalSecond-to-last tournament stage
- finalLast and decisive
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
grid · championship · podium · trophy · timing · penalty · entrant · lineup
Engine with forced induction
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- boostUpward push or increase
- AWDPowers all tires
intercooler · wastegate · spooling · power-to-weight · 0-60
Gradual movement, no direction
- oversteerExcessive rear rotation
- understeerFront-wheel traction loss
- handbrake turnSpin via rear-lock
- powerslideControlled sideways vehicle skid
countersteer · trail braking · heel-toe · launch · commitment · aggression · racecraft
Surge of intense excitement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- rushQuick sudden movement
- heart-poundingCausing intense physical excitement
- intensityStrength or force level
exhilarating · high-octane · action-packed · dynamic · energetic · daring · fearless · bold
Propel oneself airborne
- landingDescent's final moment
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- bumpersVehicle collision cushions
- all-terrainCapable on any ground
four-wheel-drive · travel · compression · damping · articulation · ground clearance
gravel
Loose small rock fragments
transition · grip · traction · skid · slide · ruts · berms · roost · dust · stones
circuit
Closed electrical pathway
steward · helmet · visor · race suit · fire suit · harness · homologation · FIA · paddock
heat
Transferred thermal energy
qualifying · grid · championship · podium · trophy · timing · penalty · entrant · lineup · standings
turbocharged
Engine with forced induction
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- boostUpward push or increase
AWD · intercooler · wastegate · spooling · power-to-weight · 0-60
drift
Gradual movement, no direction
- oversteerExcessive rear rotation
- understeerFront-wheel traction loss
- handbrake turnSpin via rear-lock
powerslide · countersteer · trail braking · heel-toe · launch · commitment · aggression · racecraft
thrill
Surge of intense excitement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- rushQuick sudden movement
- heart-poundingCausing intense physical excitement
intensity · exhilarating · high-octane · action-packed · dynamic · energetic · daring · fearless · bold · extreme
jump
Propel oneself airborne
- landingDescent's final moment
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- bumpersVehicle collision cushions
all-terrain · four-wheel-drive · travel · compression · damping · articulation · ground clearance
- Auto Racingrace cars, racetrack, race driver, pit stop, racing teams
- MotorsportF1, Formula 1, Formula One, NASCAR, WRC
- Racetracksracetrack, speedway, raceway, oval, Silverstone
- racing classesFormula 1, Formula E, F3, GTE, hypercar
- Rallyingpace notes, WRC, stage time, special stages, time card
- racingrace, racing, race track, racetrack, lap
rallycrosscircuit racing
Motorsport on closed courses
Formula 1 · track racing · WRC · desert rally · Paris-Dakar
rallycrossendurance racing
Extended-duration competitive motoring
long-distance racing · Le Mans · Indianapolis 500 · time trial
cross, rally, crossing, crossed, rallying, rallied, rallies, motocross, crosser