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autocross

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au·to·cross  t-krôs, -krs)
n.
A competition for automobiles that tests driving skill and speed.


autocross
Noun
a sport in which cars race over a circuit of rough grass


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Our group set out for three large, engaging courses: an autocross with cones and curves; a dampened figure-eight track where we were pushed to take the curves at the highest speeds: and the skid pad, a winding wet track with a rapid sprinkler system.
When the rally cars aren't racing, spectators can check out vendor displays, an auto show, an autocross open to the public and a demonstration of ``drifting'' - maneuvering cars in power slides judged for style.
At speeds of up to 60 mph on an autocross course--which has cones to drive around--or up to 90 on a straight oval track without cones to dodge, Benishek said racing cars is not dangerous.
 
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