safety car
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of safety car
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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Even then, there was drama, as Russell pulled off just before Turn One with five laps to go before the safety car had even ended.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Qualified ahead of Cadillac team-mate Perez but admitted his decision to run slicks was a risk before spinning into the gravel on lap nine and triggering the first safety car.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
And when the cars set off on formation laps behind a safety car to test the conditions, audiences were treated to the bizarre sight of many of them struggling to move.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
After the tropical downpour, the race was initially started with formation laps behind the safety car.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Each day in the week would have its special work: Monday would be beach drill, practising with the firing gun and line and the safety car.
From Tides of Barnegat by Francis Hopkinson Smith
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