: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races
Examples of racing in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebWhile King Charles was undertaking meetings at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, Queen Camilla stepped out at the Cheltenham Festival for a day of horse racing.—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024 That rivalry would play out in the Trans-Am competition, a few years later, as one of the most exciting periods of American racing.—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 The law also authorizes in-person betting at future sportsbooks that would have to be located at or near certain large sports or automobile racing venues.—Gary D. Robertson, Fortune, 11 Mar. 2024 In 1989, Nigel Mansell won the Brazilian Grand Prix racing in a F1-89, a car equipped with the first electrohydraulic gearshift on the steering wheel.—Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024 Madeleine Parrish The mother of a young woman who was sentenced to nine years in prison for her role in a Phoenix street racing crash that killed four people has taken to TikTok to share her daughter's side of the story.—The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2024 Ludlow Historic Society presents program about the park, which had an 85-acre lake, clubhouse, dance hall, motorcycle racing and modern rides.—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2024 More than a dozen stakes races from around the country will be available to live stream through FanDuel racing.—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 The following sports are eligible for wagers in North Carolina, according to Catawba Two Kings Casino:
Auto racing
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
MMA
Boxing
Football
Hockey
Soccer
Australian rules football
Handball
Lacrosse
Ruby
Volleyball
Who is not allowed to place bets?—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Feb. 2024
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