One of our local HMMS members --"Scooper" found this video documentary on AutoX. [ame="http://www.vimeo.com/12067348"]Sea of Cones : A Documentary About Autocross on Vimeo[/ame] It is a well done piece by a college cinematography student.
I hope that video will hold me over for one more month. I've been going crazy not being able to autocross for the winter! Here's wishing everyone a sucessful 2011 season!!
I'm pretty sure that I remember these events being called GYMKANA in the 60s and early 70s. Any one else remember this or am I mistaken? Jason
They are similar but different.... Gymkhana is a type of motorsport practiced in an increasing number of countries. Similar to autocross, gymkhana courses are often very complex and memorizing the course is a significant part of achieving a fast time. Gymkhana events are time and/or speed events in an automobile. These can feature obstacles such as cones, tires, and barrels. The driver must maneuver through a predetermined "track" performing many different driving techniques. What separates gymkhana from traditional autocross events is that the gymkhana requires drivers to perform reversals, 180 degree spins, 360 degree spins, parking boxes, figure 8s and other advanced skills. Drifting is also encouraged where helpful or necessary. Essentially, a gymkhana is any event featuring a starting point, a finish line and some sort of "obstacle" to get through, around, or by, all within a time limit.