road racing

American

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.

Etymology

Origin of road racing

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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Agbonkhese and Luna duet to “Off Road Racing Truck” by Twenty Trucks, which you guessed it, is about racing trucks.

From Los Angeles Times

"For now, marathons and road racing is my priority."

From BBC

She eventually had knee surgery and while her focus is now on road racing, the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow - where there will be no road events - remains in the back of her mind.

From BBC

Welsh Cycling said it supported the default speed limit being lowered because of the improvement to road safety for cyclists, but said it had "presented some challenges for delivering road racing".

From BBC

In 2019, Nystrom entered Costa Rica's elite national road racing championship.

From BBC

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