auto racing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of auto racing
Probably earlier than 1965–70
Example Sentences
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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
He was obsessed with building the world’s fastest cars to conquer the booming world of auto racing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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
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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