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A brief description of the different classes follows

 

Examples of the classes can be found in the gallery section.

Class 1

 

Under 1000cc unmodified Minis, Citroen AX and Fiat Cinquecento. No modifications are allowed other than those required by the regulations for safety.

Class 2

 

Up to 1300cc, limited modification vehicles. Limited engine and suspension modifications are permitted. All engines must breathe through a 32mm inlet restrictor. Cars can be either front or rear wheel drive.

Class 3

 

Over 1351cc, front engined, rear wheel drive, modified saloons. Any two-valve per cylinder engine is permitted in any bodyshell. Rear wheel drive conversions of front drive cars are permitted.

Class 4

 

Up to 1130cc modified vehicles. The only restrictions in this class are that the engine must remain in the original position and must be of a type originally sold in that type of car. Ultra lightweight Minis are the most competitive cars.

Class 5

 

1131cc-1420cc modified vehicles. Any engine may be used in any position in the bodyshell.

Class 6

 

Over 1421cc, front wheel drive, modified vehicles.Any modifications are allowed within a front-wheel drive configuration.

Class 7

 

Over 1421cc, rear wheel drive, modified vehicles. The unlimited saloon class. Mid-engined cars based on small saloons, powered by anything from 16v four cylinder engines through V6s and V8s (often with forced induction) to twin motorcycle engines.

Class 8

 

Up to 1420cc (1350cc for motorcycle engines) specials. The smallest of the open-wheeled single seaters. Based on home built or proprietary chassis and powered predominately by motorcycle engines.

Class 9

 

1421cc-2065cc specials.The mid-range specials class no longer permits the use of motorcycle engines. Vauxhall’s 16v engine and Ford’s Zetec are the most popular, mounted transversely.

Class 10

 

Over 2065cc specials. The unlimited specials class, powered by anything from 16v four cylinder engines through V6s and V8s (often with forced induction) to twin motorcycle engines.

Ladies Class 11

 

Classes 1&2 race together, duly handicapped.

Ladies Class 12

 

Classes 4,5&6 race together, duly handicapped.

Ladies Class 13

 

Classes 3&7 race together, duly handicapped.

Ladies Class 14

 

Classes 8,9&10 race together, duly handicapped.

Juniors

 

Age 12-16 years. Can only race class 1 Minis or the recently introduced junior special, which is powered by a 1200 Vauxhall Corsa engine and gearbox.

Autograss racing is a strictly non-contact sport, where specially prepared saloon cars and purpose built specials (see the cars section) race around a laid out oval on a natural surface (initially grass,but more often dirt or even mud). Since both men and ladies may race any of the ten classes, and juniors (aged 12 to 16) may race class one, autograss is a truly family sport, where the whole family can share a car.

 

Autograss is the affordable motorsport. At club level there is no need to spend huge amounts of money to be competitive, although a top level modified car can cost upwards of £10,000, many cars can change hands for less than £300 (sometimes complete with trailer).Club membership and racing licence is ~£20-£60, entrance fees are generally ~£6.50,signing on is usually ~£3.50. Apart from travelling to meetings, wear and tear on the race car and a couple of gallons (at the most) of fuel, that is it. A local meeting need cost no more than £20, barring mishaps, including travelling.

 

There are nearly 60 NASA (National Autograss Sport Association) affiliated clubs,organised into 21 leagues, spread thoughout England, Wales and Ireland, with over 5000 members. So, several race meetings can be found, somewhere in the country, nearly every weekend between March and October. There are a lot of big ‘open’ meetings thoughout the racing season as well as several race series, the biggest and most prominent of which is the BAS (British Autograss Series).

 

The Mens National Autograss Championships, held in August, are for the top 400 drivers who have had to qualify through their leagues. The Ladies and Juniors National Championships are held in September, with entry by application.