race car

noun

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

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Oliver Peoples is paying homage to actor, philanthropist, race car driver and style inspiration Paul Newman with a new collection as part of the American luxury label’s spring 2026 curation. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026 That means its power-to-weight ratio is high, and its driving dynamics should be less like a sports car and more like a race car. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026 The Apple Original Film stars Brad Pitt as former Formula 1 race car driver Sonny Hayes, a retired driver. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026 Outside of acting, Dempsey is a competitive race car driver and owner of Dempsey Racing. Justin Chambers' Dr. Alex Karev was a cornerstone of Grey's Anatomy for its first 16 seasons, transforming from one of the most disliked surgical interns to the Head of Pediatric Surgery. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for race car

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“Race car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/race%20car. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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race car

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