race car

noun

US
: a very fast car that is used in professional auto racing

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Glover, born in 1976 in Pomona, was an adrenaline junkie who dreamed of being everything from a stuntman to a race car driver. Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026 The Grand Sport is a revered name in Corvette history, beginning in 1963 with a race car that kicked off the incomparable career of motorsport team owner Roger Penske. Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 That’s because Muniz has transitioned out of acting in recent years and has pivoted full-time to being a race car driver on the NASCAR circuit. Zack Sharf, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026 The company has announced that the wild M3 Touring 24H race car, complete with a huge wing, is heading to the Nürburgring 24 Hours. New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for race car

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race car

noun
: a very fast car that is used in professional auto racing
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