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autocross

noun
au·​to·​cross | \ ˈȯ-tō-ˌkrȯs How to pronounce autocross (audio) , ˈä-tō-\

Definition of autocross

: an automobile gymkhana

Examples of autocross in a Sentence

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Subiefest Midwest Subaru might have the most loyal and rabid following, especially among young men, and Subiefest Midwest gathers them for a one-day car show and autocross with giveaways and all ages family fun. Robert Duffer, chicagotribune.com, "From Subiefest to the Ford Model T, cool car events spin through Chicagoland this weekend," 5 July 2018 The facilities on hand are at the highest level for race circuits, and with an endless list of extra activities such as autocross and karting for the whole family, Autobahn is certainly the go-to track for any speed-loving Chicagoan. Michael Whiteley, chicagotribune.com, "In the name of speed: Autobahn Country Club lets Chicagoans be hooligans," 20 July 2017 There’s an indoor car show, a burnout competition, the Goodguys autocross, the Nitro Thunderfest Dragster exhibition, a special indoor low-rider display, live music and entertainment, arts and crafts for kids, food and more. Lisa Deaderick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Top weekend events: Branford Marsalis, California Ballet Company 'The Great Gatsby,' Julian Gold Rush Days," 6 Apr. 2018 The Formula Hybrid Competition stresses maximize performance in three different areas: acceleration, autocross and endurance. Tony Borroz, WIRED, "Hybrids Hit the Track," 8 May 2009

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First Known Use of autocross

1956, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for autocross

auto + motocross

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