Gymkhana is a timed automotive obstacle course. Similar to autocross, gymkhana events use traffic cones to outline the track and racers take turns trying to secure the fastest lap time possible. Gymkhana courses have short straightaways and complicated technical sections that feature figure eights, specially marked cones that require a driver to reverse through them, and parking boxes that require drivers to slide into them.  Drifting technique is used to save drivers precious seconds. Gymkhana places emphasis on car handling and driver skill instead of horsepower.