racing car

noun

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

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The 17-year-old had recently begun driving racing car No. 9 at the Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, about 30 miles north of Atlanta. Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 June 2025 In addition, the Cadillac racing car will be unveiled over the next couple of months. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 June 2025 Shannon’s Iso Rivolta Grifo A3 Stradale was the street-going version of the Grifo racing car, which won its class in the 1965 Le Mans 24 Hour race. Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 As Cook’s official sponsor, through Privé Hoelscher provides seat time in her second racing car at her local track, The Thermal Club, near her home in Palm Springs. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 McLaren's advantage remains, and that was clear on a circuit that tests every aspect of a racing car. ArsTechnica, 2 June 2025 Into every corner it’s resolutely planted to the road and the small steering wheel gives it a racing car feel. Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 As in Formula One, which is a test of the design, engineering and construction of the racing car, as well as of the driver’s skills, the America’s Cup is also a design race. Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025 But Pitt proved a natural behind the wheel of a high-powered racing car. Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025

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