autocross

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːtəʊkrɒs/

noun

[mass noun] British
  • a form of motor racing in which cars are driven singly or in heats over a course including rough terrain or unmade roads. Compare with rallycross.
  • North American a form of competition in which cars are driven around an obstacle course, typically marked out by cones on an empty car park.

Origin:

1960s: blend of automobile and cross-country