racetrack
Americannoun
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racetracks
plural
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a plot of ground, usually oval, laid out for horse racing.
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the course for any race.
noun
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a circuit or course, esp an oval one, used for motor racing, speedway, etc
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Also called: racecourse. a long broad track, usually of grass, enclosed between rails, and with starting and finishing points marked upon it, over which horses are raced
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Etymology
Origin of racetrack
First recorded in 1855–60
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Drivers praised the track's challenge over a single lap, but world champion Lando Norris said one section was "useless" and it was "not a great racetrack".
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
His offspring are made of lesser stuff than him, but our hero manages to earn redemption by flinging a stockcar around a tri-oval racetrack 180 times at 200 miles per hour.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
On a recent afternoon, Matt Simpson watched as a parade of brawny off-road SUVs, pickup trucks and high-powered sports cars stormed down a Nascar racetrack in mid-Michigan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Apologies for the brief brag, but I gave up quite a few racetrack days at Watkins Glen to make that happen — so it feels like a hard-earned win.
From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026
Zayd is sprawled on the floor of the family room, setting up a racetrack for his cars in the middle of the carpet.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
One of the things we do is consistently have track days, where we ride our bikes on racetracks together.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2025
They’ve raided nail salons, meatpacking plants, racetracks in red states and blue states alike.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2025
Exposed brick walls are decorated with photos and retro posters of vintage cars and racetracks, as well as street signs, racing suits and brand memorabilia, from Michelin to Mazda.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2025
Churchill Downs barred him from its racetracks for two years and, over the summer, extended the suspension through 2024.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2024
“Also correct is that I head to college in one more year. You know the tortoise and the hare? I’m the tortoise, and the racetracks my bank account. I’ve been saving for years.”
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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