auto racing

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of auto racing¹

Probably earlier than 1965–70

Example Sentences

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.

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

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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.

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There has never been any doubt that NASCAR’s totally inventive and seemingly crazy idea of building an auto racing track inside the L.A.

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The history of the auto racing track located some 50 miles east of Los Angeles, known colloquially as just Fontana, is rich with the biggest names in stock car racing having competed there.

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