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

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auto racing

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

Live boxing and live auto racing deliver palpable electricity with subpar sightlines.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 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

And I want to do more auto racing.

From 100 New Yorkers of the 1970s by Max Millard

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