Dirt sprints are held utilising both the shorter (Autocross ) and the longer (Short Circuit) track. Competition is similar to Autocross, with the day comprising a number of two lap runs on a variety of tracks, that can include, but is not limited to, the FWD and Reverse directions on the Autocross track, and the Clockwise (FWD) of the longer track. At the discretion of the organisers we can (and do) utilise combinations of both tracks to keep everyone guessing.
The witches hats still line the track, however penalties are usually only awarded for deliberate short cutting of the track. Be warned - it is discressionary.
Each track is normally run twice, with the best time used. On a normal day there would be 6 runs, with only three counting. Gives everyone a chance to really try hard and mess up!!!
The same basic rules apply to Dirt Sprints as Autocross.
2007 Dirt Sprint Champ Ken Luxton placing the Mazda RX7 pefectly through the second last right hander.
He got faster though, as the new Toyo 888s saw his times tumble this year!!