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Autocross PAX Calculator

Calculate PAX-adjusted autocross times for cross-class comparison. Apply cone penalties and class-specific PAX factors to compare performance across different vehicle classes.

Inputs

sec

Results

PAX Time

54.67 sec

Adjusted Raw Time65 sec
Cone Penalty0 sec
PAX Factor0.841
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Raw Time, Vehicle Class, and Cones Hit.
  2. Set DNF.
  3. Review the PAX Time (sec) result.
  4. Use Adjusted Raw Time (sec) and Cone Penalty (sec) to inform your decision.

How the result changes with Raw Time

Raw TimePAX Time
4840.37 sec
11899.24 sec
202169.88 sec
272228.75 sec

What each input means

Raw Time
Your raw course time in seconds before any penalties. Read directly from timing slip.
Vehicle Class
0=SS (0.819), 1=AS (0.827), 2=BS (0.831), 3=CS (0.838), 4=DS (0.841), 5=ES (0.844), 6=FS (0.848), 7=GS (0.856).
Cones Hit
Number of cones knocked down or displaced. Each cone adds a 2-second penalty to your time.
DNF
Did Not Finish: 0 = completed run, 1 = DNF (off course or missed gate). DNF results in max time.

What each result means

PAX Time
Your PAX-adjusted time for cross-class comparison. Lower is better.
Adjusted Raw Time
Raw time plus cone penalties before PAX factor is applied.
Cone Penalty
Total time added from cone penalties (2 sec each).
PAX Factor
The PAX index multiplier for your class. Lower factors indicate faster base classes.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Raw Time = 65, Vehicle Class = 4, Cones Hit = 0, DNF = 0 = 4 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate PAX Time
    54.665 = 54.665
  3. Calculate Adjusted Raw Time
    Adjusted Raw Time
    65 = 65
  4. Calculate Cone Penalty
    Cone Penalty
    0 = 0

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