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LEWISTON – Another autocross, under the auspices of the Cumberland Motor Club, will be held in the Androscoggin Bank Colisee parking lot Sunday, Oct. 21.

Autocross competition is run on a traffic-cone course with one car at a time attempting to achieve the best time and accuracy against a list of similar vehicles. It is set up similar to a slalom course for skiers with turns and gates delineated by placement of red and yellow cones.

A similar event was held at the Colisee in July.

Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with competition to begin at 10 o’clock. For registration fee and other information, log on to www.cumberlandmotorclub.com.

You don’t have to be a club member to enter a car. Spectators are welcome, at no charge, as long as they check in, wear a wristband they will be given and stay in designated areas.

All cars are inspected by an on-site team to ensure that the wheels are secure, that the brakes function, and that there are no loose objects inside the car or under the hood. Batteries must be secured. All drivers must wear an approved helmet. Loaner helmets will be available.

Before competing, drivers walk through the course with a veteran who explains when they will speed up, slow down and turn. First-time participants can ride along with an experienced autocross participant before taking the wheel.

Top speeds are around 45 mph.

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