stock car

American  

noun

1. a standard model of automobile changed in various ways for racing purposes.

2. Also called cattle car.  Railroads. a boxcar for carrying livestock.

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stock car British  

noun

1. 1. a car, usually a production saloon, strengthened and modified for a form of racing in which the cars often collide

   2. ( as modifier )

      stock-car racing

2. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): cattle truck.  a railway wagon designed for carrying livestock

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Other Word Forms

• stock-car adjective

Etymology

Origin of stock car

1855–60, stock car for def. 2

Example Sentences

The outcome of the trial could have a massive impact on stock car racing and the sport’s premier league.

From Los Angeles Times

It still offers races in various stock car divisions as does the Perris Auto Speedway in Riverside County and the Ventura Raceway.

From Los Angeles Times

Had Jones not chosen Indy cars, he might well have become famous in stock cars.

From Los Angeles Times

There are four “open” spots in the field each week for teams that do not hold charters and those are being held in case a future manufacturer enters the stock car series.

From Seattle Times

The list of drivers who try both open-wheel racing and stock car racing is long and the differences are stark.

From Seattle Times