Glossary / General

auto cross

107 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Auto cross is a type of car race where drivers drive around a set course marked by cones. It’s about being fast and accurate, not just going super fast.

Technical Definition

Auto cross is a motorsport discipline where drivers navigate a closed course marked by cones or barriers, focusing on precision and speed rather than high-speed racing.

Hear It Discussed

"1990 mazda miata classic red. This is a dedicated autocross car. He's got a 2013 Focus st in performance blue. That's the daily also pretty competitive in autocross"
Manual Ferrari 12Cilindri, New BMW X5, What’s After Subaru? | Episode 1,053 Everyday Driver Car Debate 39:06

""I've ridden in one in anger during Autocross, back when you used to just sort of like wait at the entrance.""
E30 M3 Dreams and Cars We've Missed Bring a Trailer Podcast 05:53

"We set up an autocross course at the balcony [1617.9s] at Willow Springs and we tested it and it did great."
Doing Donuts with Nolan Sykes and Joe Weber Spike's Car Radio 26:57