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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.


Etymology

Origin of auto racing

Probably earlier than 1965–70


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Formula One at times seems the hotter auto racing circuit, especially among younger audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 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

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

Dixon, 44, will be honored alongside longtime Grand Prix president and CEO Jim Michaelian and former Long Beach mayor Beverly O’Neill, in recognition of their contributions to auto racing in the city.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2025

She has driven auto racing cars at blinding speed.

From News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories by M. Lyle (Matthew Lyle) Spencer

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