Autograss is a non-contact sport that takes place on an oval 440 yard track on a natural soil surface. Due to the close nature of the racing, thrills and spills are never far away.
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Racing
takes place in the various classes with up to 10 cars starting on a
straight line grid and racing over short 4-8 lap races. This results in
the major meetings, most of which are staged over 2 days, offering
upwards of 200 races. All classes normally race through qualifying heats
and finals and, if time permits, open races where different classes race
against each other.
The social side of the sport is a very large factor in its appeal and in
the evening the aroma of barbeque cooking is hard to escape from as
people from all over the country meet up.
Our Club also has a large Beer Tent at our 3-day event and around
500 cars, not only local but from around the country.
This just seems to emphasize the family nature of the sport emcompassed
by the fact that the whole family (children age 12 upwards) can all
compete in the same car (Class 1 only for children).
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We are a small ‘working’ Club and all Members expected to help out at our 3-day festival in August (don’t worry Drivers, this still leaves time for you to race). It is also usual for us to have a social evening in January where we can all get together and have more fun! |
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No
autograss event requires competitors to enter prior to the day and with
the exception of the National Championships, which require
qualification/registration, any NASA licence holder can race at any NASA
meeting just by turning up.
This even applies to rounds of the British Autograss Series (BAS) which
is a number of events throughout the season over which points are
accumulated to produce class and overall champions. Besides providing
racing at its very best the BAS Presentation weekend is also staking its
claim as THE social event of the year.
Racing licences are available for men, ladies and juniors (12-16 year
olds restricted to class 1 cars only) Also available are mechanics and
social licences for those who do not wish to race but would like to be
part of this very affordable motor sport.
Contact our Club Secretary for the current cost of licences.
If this very brief description of the sport has whetted your appetite
then pop along to one of our monthly meetings or contact us either via
email or telephone.
We
look forward to seeing you at a race meeting and would be very surprised
if your first meeting is your last.
For
a list of all the classes - see our 'News
& Info' page