Australian Autocross

Autocross in Australia is type of motorsport sanctioned by CAMS(Confederation of Australian Motor Sport) as a speed event on dirt and less than 2 km in length. Cars are timed against the clock, aiming to complete the course in the shortest time[1]

This form of "racing" makes the perfect introduction to rallying, some events are twilight adding darkness makes the racing further interesting as lighting and knowing the track can start to come into play.

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Competitors

CAMS regulations require a driver in a speed event to be of at least 14 years of age.

The Victorian Club Autocross Series has three driver class, Ladies, Open and Junior(being under 18 years old at the start of the season)

Both amature and experieced drivers are free to compete, making Autocross a good introductory to other forms of motorsport.

Vehicles

While CAMS defines vehicle classes as being free to the discretion of the event directors they specify that they must comply with the base requirements for vehicles

Venues/Courses

CAMS requries that autoscross tracks be recognised and licensed for competion.[2]

New South Wales

Deniliquin

Victoria

Kyneton

Bagshot motorsport complex

Mt Cottrell

Swan Hill

Broadford

Boisdale

Mafeking Rover Park

Shepparton

References

  1. ^ "Autocross Standing Regulations". CAMS Manual of Motor Sport -. Confederation of Australian Motor Sport. 2011. pp. SPEED. http://www.camsmanual.com.au/pdf/03_speed/SP06_Autocross_StandingRegs_Q411.pdf. 
  2. ^ "Autocross Standing Regulations". CAMS Manual of Motor Sport -. Confederation of Australian Motor Sport. 2011. pp. SPEED. http://www.camsmanual.com.au/pdf/03_speed/SP06_Autocross_StandingRegs_Q411.pdf.