pace car
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pace car
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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So once again, the field lined up behind the pace car, unable to do any passing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
Grammy-winning artist and Trackhouse Racing co-owner Pitbull was the honorary pace car official.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 22, 2023
Robinson had gone from snowplow to pace car.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 27, 2022
“This is like a festival atmosphere,” actor and pace car driver Ryan Phillippe said.
From Seattle Times ● May 3, 2022
It was raining the day Burgemeister took her first pace car ride.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2022
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