Autocross is a form of racing that not many people outside the sport know about. This overlooked motorsport is quickly gaining popularity because of its unique blend of competition and affordability. Autocross events are time trial competitions in which there is no wheel-to-wheel racing involved, meaning that there is only one car on the track at a time. Competing vehicles are not racing against each other on the track; therefore, each driver races the course against the clock, not against other cars on the track. The winners are determined by the vehicles that complete the course with the quickest time.

Autocross is a great starting point for someone looking to get into becoming a race car driver. It is a safe and cheap way to participate in competitive racing. Autocross events are generally run by the SCCA, which is the Sports Car Club or America. These events are either sanctioned by the SCCA or run under their rules by independent clubs. The SCCA calls their autocross events Solo II. Generally speaking, any safe, street legal vehicle can compete without any significant modifications to any part of the vehicle. Each driver is placed in a class based on their car's performance potential (including modifications) and sometimes the racer