We take our 1965 Chevy Nova to the Autocross for the first time. The car was built to be a burnout machine so why not try autocross? What can go wrong? We load up the trailer that we borrowed from @luckysgarageshow and head out to San Bernardino to meet up with the Corner Exit Autocross group.

The Ugly Nova: @theuglynova
Thumbnail photo credit : Tyson McPherson, Instagram @photos.project395
Autocross host: https://www.cornerexit.com/

Sponsors:
@AldanAmerican
@HolleyPerformance

Autocross Glossary
Want to learn the lingo of an autocross event? Here is a list of the most common autocross terms.

Apex: The midpoint of a corner where your car is placed closest to the inside of the turn. This is usually the point in the corner where you go from turning the steering wheel to straightening the car (unwinding the wheel) and allowing the car to complete the corner.
Adjustable Shocks: Shocks or struts that can adjust the rate of forces acting upon it. The downward force is referred to as compression, while the upward force is rebound. Some shocks/struts allow for adjustment in both directions, known as double adjustable (compression and rebound) while others are single adjustable (compression or rebound).
Camber: refers to the angle of wheel alignment or the tilt of the ground. Ground camber is a note of the slope either toward or away from an apex. Wheel alignment camber indicates the amount the top of the tire is angled in (negative) or out (positive). For autocross, negative camber is usually better as it can reduce tire wear and increase lateral grip.
Chicago Box: A short slalom disguised as a box.
Chief Steward: The Chief Steward serves as the head referee for an autocross at SCCA® National Solo® events. They can make final decisions on reruns, changes, and accept any complaints or protest from competitors. At Regional Solo® events, the Chief Steward duties are usually handled by the event Chairman/Chairwoman.
Clean Run: Indicated that a run through the course was without hitting cones.
Course Designer: The individual charged with the task of designing and laying out the course at an autocross.
Course Worker: Someone whose work assignment is on the course. Course workers reset cones, call in cone penalties on the radio, and display red flags as needed.
Decreasing Radius Turn: Where the turn gets tighter as you go through it.
Dirty Run: A run where a cone was or multiple cones were hit.
DNF: Did Not Finish. A run is scored as a DNF when a portion of the course was not completed or when a car fails on course. DNF runs do not post a time.
DNS: Did not Start. A run is scored with a DNS if the driver is unable to or elected not to start the run.
DSQ: A run or driver is disqualified.
FTD: Fastest Time of the Day.
FTP: Fastest Time PAX The fastest time in an event, once times are adjusted for class potential using the Racer's Theoretical Performance index, often known as RTP or PAX.
Gate: Two cones, arranged for you to drive through them.
Grid: The staging area for cars within a run group. There may be an active grid for cars currently running and a pregrid for cars in an alternate run group, or a single grid that everyone works from. There are specific rules and procedures for things like working on cars in the grid areas.
Increasing Radius Turn: Where the turn opens up as you go through it.
Late: While driving, getting behind in the course flow. A driver who is late does not have the proper driving line before they arrive at the next element.
Late Apex: The act of making the center of your turn after the actual apex of the corner.
Modified: Modified Classes are for highlymodified production cars (usually beyond the rules of the other categories like Prepared) or road racing formula cars and sports racers.
National Tour: National Championship Tour events are part of the Tire Rack® SCCA® National Solo® Series. They mimic the SCCA® Solo® National Championships and are designed to give competitors an opportunity to face toplevel competition and practice the championship format during the year.
NOC: Not Otherwise Classified. A term used to indicate car makes and models that do not have specific classifications elsewhere.
Off Camber: When the ground surface tilts down away from the inside of the turn. This causes reduced grip and makes the cornering speeds lower.
Offsets: A series of gates or standalone cones that must be driven in left and right turning somewhat similar to a slalom.
On Camber: When the surface tilts down toward the inside of the turn.
Op Steward: At SCCA® National Solo® events, the Operating Steward is responsible for the "flow" of an event. Op Stewards ensure there are cars coming from the grid to the start line, that the course is ready, and that workers are in position. At Regional Solo® events, this is usually handled by the Event Chair.