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.

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Etymology

Origin of auto racing

Probably earlier than 1965–70

Example Sentences

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

Walter is a majority owner of the Dodgers, as CEO of Guggenheim Partners, and has also partial ownership of the Los Angeles Sparks, Chelsea FC of the English Premier League and multiple auto racing teams.

From Los Angeles Times

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

The track is — was? — historic and iconic so its closing after a quarter-century is another blow in what has been a long, slow decline of auto racing in the region.

From Los Angeles Times

China is relatively new to auto racing, and Shanghai held its first GP in 2004.

From Seattle Times