An autotest is a manoeuvring test round a tight course, timed to the
second. It rewards neat, accurate driving rather than outright power - in fact a small hatchback will often be the fastest car!
The course is laid out using traffic cones as course
markers and there are penalties for hitting a cone or going the wrong
way. Several tests with different layouts are run and the times added together to find the winner.
In order to enable competitors to use their everyday cars, CCC
autotests are usually held on grass to avoid tyre wear and stresses on
the car. We have held a series of 'gymkhanas' - essentially low key autotests - on Wednesday evenings during the summer in previous years.
We will keep you posted on any 2012 Autotest events.
