auto racing
Americannoun
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
Devotees of European-based, open-wheeled auto racing already know what happened during the 2025 season.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 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
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 • Dec. 23, 2024
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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