: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races
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Elkann, a keen offshore sailor himself, says Hypersail follows in the footsteps of Ferrari’s passion for endurance, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari 499P hypercar, which has won the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row since the team’s return to endurance racing in 2023.
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Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Carter was later charged with misdemeanor reckless driving and racing.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Additionally, the fair is slated to host live horse racing, concerts, and The Birthing Center museum.
—Adam Bednar, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
The last race before retirement from full-time racing was at Rally Argentina in 2017.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
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Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Carter was later charged with misdemeanor reckless driving and racing.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Additionally, the fair is slated to host live horse racing, concerts, and The Birthing Center museum.
—Adam Bednar, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
The last race before retirement from full-time racing was at Rally Argentina in 2017.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racing. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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