What is Autograss?

*Autograss on Wikipedia*

 

Britain’s most popular form of amateur motor racing. It takes place at venues throughout England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland .

Autograss is basically car racing on natural surfaces, usually a farming field, with a fresh track starting off as grass. It is usually held on quarter-mile oval tracks. Although highly spectacular to watch, it is first and foremost a participatory sport. Meetings are promoted by non-profit-making clubs, which are affiliated to the sport's governing body, the National Autograss Sports Association.

Autograss racing is a true family sport – anyone can take part. Junior drivers may start racing at 12 years old, moving into the adult classes at 16; conversely, some drivers are racing competitively well into their 60s and 70s. Ladies’ races are held at every meeting and the sharing of cars between family members is encouraged. It is an affordable motor sport. Individuals can race in the most basic classes (such as Class 1, for standard 1000cc Minis with only safety modifications) for an initial outlay of under £500 and minimal running costs. There are ten classes of car ranging from production saloons, through progressively wilder modified machinery to the super-fast single-seat Specials.

Top Autograss cars are some of the fastest machines in any formula, with power to weight ratios better than any supercar. The world indoor speed record is held by a Class 9 Autograss Special, beating the record previously held by a Toyota Formula 1 car.

Autograss truly is a 'grass roots' motorsport, beginners can start with a car costing under £500 all the way through to top cars which can change hands for tens of thousands of pounds, unlike other motorsports there is a car and class for every budget.

Click the classes link to learn more about the individual classes and specifications and to see some example pictures.

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