: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races
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This three-year contract, which started in 2023, was a huge move into street racing by NASCAR, yet there is no commitment to continue the event beyond the contract's end.
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
But again, racing is hard, and replacing humans doesn't change that.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
The festive season means there is plenty of sport to feast on, with the Premier League, NBA, NFL, NHL and darts to satisfy your appetite, as well as some cricket and horse racing.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The 23-year-old's post featured a photo of himself and Michael dressed up in black suits, as well as another snapshot of his dad in his racing uniform.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
But again, racing is hard, and replacing humans doesn't change that.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
The festive season means there is plenty of sport to feast on, with the Premier League, NBA, NFL, NHL and darts to satisfy your appetite, as well as some cricket and horse racing.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The 23-year-old's post featured a photo of himself and Michael dressed up in black suits, as well as another snapshot of his dad in his racing uniform.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racing. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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