: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races
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Verstappen was nursing his tires — but remained on the racing line — as Russell was approaching fast behind.
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Instead, its members have up to 50 small, modest, one- and two-person dinghies, 20-foot racing scows, and a few larger craft.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
Racing or off-roading Damages caused by racing, joyriding or off-roading aren’t covered by standard insurance, though Hagerty provides affordable off-track coverage for race cars, dragsters and race motorcycles.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 June 2025
During the pandemic, Kosinski caught the racing bug again while bingeing Formula One: Drive to Survive, Netflix’s series chronicling Formula One’s behind-the-scenes intrigue.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 13 June 2025
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Instead, its members have up to 50 small, modest, one- and two-person dinghies, 20-foot racing scows, and a few larger craft.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
Racing or off-roading Damages caused by racing, joyriding or off-roading aren’t covered by standard insurance, though Hagerty provides affordable off-track coverage for race cars, dragsters and race motorcycles.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 June 2025
During the pandemic, Kosinski caught the racing bug again while bingeing Formula One: Drive to Survive, Netflix’s series chronicling Formula One’s behind-the-scenes intrigue.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 13 June 2025
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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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