road racing
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noun
a competitive event of racing in automobiles, motorcycles, or bicycles over public roads or a twisting course simulating a public road, as opposed to a closed, banked track or a drag strip.
Nearby words
road kill, road map, road metal, road movie, road pricing, road racing, road rage, road rash, road roller, road runner, road show
Origin of road racing
First recorded in 1900–05
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Examples from the Web for road racing
The former French road-racing star Laurent Jalabert conceded that, if Armstrong's titles are stripped, there must be a reason.
In France, Decision Against Reviled Lance Armstrong New Doping Stain on Troubled Tour|Tracy McNicoll|August 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST