rallyist

[ral-ee-ist]

noun

1. a person who participates in automobile rallies. rally.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rallyist¹

First recorded in 1960–65; rally ¹ + -ist

Example Sentences

But the pressure of following the route, coping with the unforeseen and being on time makes the mountain rally more demanding and interesting, said Tim Winker, a rallyist from Saginaw, Minn., who competed in the 2019 and 2021 events, most recently driving a 1973 Ford Capri.

From New York Times