racing car
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of racing car
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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In 1899 the fastest racing car was an electric vehicle that went 65 mph.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
A business jet crash in North Carolina killed all seven aboard Thursday, reportedly including a former racing car driver, authorities said.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
“That’s faster than a racing car in a straightaway. It’s a new and dangerous world.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2024
Tost himself isn't sure what his next move will be, but it won't be an "old life crisis" behind the wheel of a racing car again.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2023
It was the ‘Bullet N°2’ racing car, the first with an eight-cylinder, in-line engine, according to Eugene Hammond.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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