stock car
noun
1
: a latticed railroad boxcar for carrying livestock
2
: a racing car having the basic chassis of a commercially produced assembly-line model
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The Hudson name may be all but forgotten today, but the Detroit automaker was a force in American motorsports, especially in stock car racing, during the 1950s.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
The Japanese engine supplier is reportedly considering a NASCAR Cup Series entry in the future, and its entry into stock car racing will be possible through the purchase of new charters.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Every week brings another test for drivers, teams and organizations chasing the biggest prize in stock car racing.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
He’s raced in the Trans Am Series, collected wins in IMSA’s WeatherTech SportsCar Championship—including the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring—and since jumping into stock cars in 2023, he’s been a constant presence in victory lane.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
The Japanese engine supplier is reportedly considering a NASCAR Cup Series entry in the future, and its entry into stock car racing will be possible through the purchase of new charters.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Every week brings another test for drivers, teams and organizations chasing the biggest prize in stock car racing.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
He’s raced in the Trans Am Series, collected wins in IMSA’s WeatherTech SportsCar Championship—including the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring—and since jumping into stock cars in 2023, he’s been a constant presence in victory lane.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Stock car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20car. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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