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auto racing

American  

noun

  1. the sport of racing automobiles in which drivers compete against each other on a course designed for racing or on closed public roads.


Etymology

Origin of auto racing

Probably earlier than 1965–70


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The company raised its stake in German auto racing team and performance tuning company as part of its strategy to expand individualization options on its cars.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

With the Indy 500’s success came interest from Europe, then the center of auto racing worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026

And, if you have the need for speed, Concord is home to the Charlotte Motor Speedway, attracting fans and making the city a major player in the auto racing industry.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2025

The event was the shared property of Forsythe, 87, an American businessman and auto racing magnate, and Kalkhoven, his Australian-born partner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2024

And I want to do more auto racing.

From 100 New Yorkers of the 1970s by Max Millard

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