Autograss
- General InformationAutograss is a non-contact car
racing sport that takes place on an oval 440 yard track on a natural soil
surface. Due to the close nature of the racing, there are always plenty of
thrills, spills and entertainment.
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 on the Saturday evening of meetings the
aroma of barbeque cooking is hard to escape from as friends from all over the
country meet up. As a League, we do try to host a few fun evenings the
night before our race meetings. Please visit the "News"
page on this website, which is updated on a regular basis and this will inform
you of the next event, or visit the "Dates"
page and look on the calendar for any social events. These range from Quiz
nights, karaoke competitions, horse racing videos, etc.
This just seems to emphasize the family nature of the sport encompassed by the
fact that husband, wife and child/children can all compete in the same car.
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 5 race meetings held throughout the season,
usually 1 event per month from May to September, 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 members/social
licences for those who do not wish to race but would like to be part of this
very affordable motor sport. Prices of the licences for the League are on
the "Information" page.
If this very brief tour of
the sport has whetted your appetite then pop along to any of the meetings on the
fixture page and speak to the people there who will be more than happy to give
you more information.
Alternatively, contact any
of the league officials and they will also be more than happy to help. Click on
link below.
CONTACTS
We look forward to seeing
you at a race meeting and will be very surprised if your first meeting is your
last.
SEE YOU SOON!