Drag Racing vs. Autocross

DRAGS                           AUTOCROSS
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entry $15                       entry $30

minimum 3 runs                  minimum 3 runs

maximum unlimited               maximum 6 runs

3x8=24 seconds                  3x30=90 seconds

runs every weekend              runs once a month
(both Friday and
Saturday in many places)

run in evening, cool            run at noon, hot

run years on a pair             run several events on
of tires                        set of 4 tires

speed unlimited                 may hit 40mph

burnouts encouraged             burnouts discouraged

"test and tune" days            no equivalent

grandstands                     not usually

concession stand                not usually

bathrooms                       not usually

competitors usually             competitors can 
gearheads                       sometimes find gas cap

drink beer and watch            work the track

drink beer and drive            get banned from the event

show up and race                mandatory driver's meeting

load and go home                stay and clean up