pace car
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pace car
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Grammy-winning artist and Trackhouse Racing co-owner Pitbull was the honorary pace car official.
From Washington Times • Oct. 22, 2023
The lengthy yellows took such a toll on the race that the pace car ran out of gas and needed to be refueled with more than 35 laps remaining.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2023
Robinson had gone from snowplow to pace car.
From Washington Post • Nov. 27, 2022
Drivers would recognize her, and she and Dave would meet many at post-race parties and on pace car drives.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2022
The same arms that have produced 679 home runs will be used to man the steering wheel of a Toyota Camry TRD pace car.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2022
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