auto racing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of auto racing
Probably earlier than 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Devotees of European-based, open-wheeled auto racing already know what happened during the 2025 season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026
The story is, BMW entered auto racing in 1936, with a model called the 328.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2025
However, it is arguably in Nascar where Gordon is best known, having spent more than two decades competing in the beloved auto racing series.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 20, 2025
But Figueras said he hopes the show will have the same impact for polo that “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” had for the worldwide auto racing circuit.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
She has driven auto racing cars at blinding speed.
From News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories by Spencer, M. Lyle (Matthew Lyle)
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