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motorsports

American  
[moh-ter-spawrts, -spohrts] / ˈmoʊ tərˌspɔrts, -ˌspoʊrts /

plural noun

  1. competitions, especially races, involving motor vehicles, as automobiles, motorboats, or motorcycles.


Etymology

Origin of motorsports

motor + sports


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These days, masterpieces of motorsports history are selling for Pablo Picasso prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

Individual women are breaking barriers across a range of different motorsports, and in some countries female drivers are carving out space in drag racing.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

He and Oxford also attended an off-road motorsports event called “Rednecks With Paychecks.”

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

The two plan to transform one of America’s most historic racetracks into a world-class motorsports hub—and the latest opportunity for high-income car aficionados to spend their cash.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026

“Kyle’s passion for motorsports inspired millions of people around the world and we will never forget what he has done to grow our beloved sport,” 1320Video wrote.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026

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