drag race

American  

noun

1. a race between two or more automobiles starting from a standstill, the winner being the car that can accelerate the fastest.

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drag race British  

noun

1. a type of motor race in which specially built or modified cars or motorcycles are timed over a measured course

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Other Word Forms

• drag racer noun
• drag racing noun

Etymology

Origin of drag race

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Ask any MTV fans still bereft over its exaggerated demise how the latest season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” can still be airing on, yes, MTV.

From Salon

The Faithful contingent includes several Bravo and MTV stars; veterans of “Survivor,” “Big Brother,” and “Love Island”; a “Bachelor“; a singer-songwriter; two Olympic figure skaters; Jason and Travis Kelce‘s mom; a “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner; a “Dancing withe the Stars” pro; and Rapaport, the star of “Zebrahead” and “Higher Learning,” whose career peaked in the aughts.

From Salon

Highland Park is home to the Offbeat, which is one of my friend Jaycen Mitchell‘s favorite bars in the area. The beloved dive bar hosts karaoke nights, drag shows, live music performances, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” screenings and other themed nights throughout the week.

From Los Angeles Times

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Drag Race UK's series seven finale.

From BBC

Drag Race fan Benjy Kusi told BBC Newsbeat that he feels Bones is a "really worthy winner".

From BBC