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auto racing

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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

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

Live boxing and live auto racing deliver palpable electricity with subpar sightlines.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

The story is, BMW entered auto racing in 1936, with a model called the 328.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

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

And I want to do more auto racing.

From 100 New Yorkers of the 1970s by Millard, Max

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