auto racing

American

noun

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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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

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

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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