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Auto racing
Of or pertaining to automobiles engaging in competition that involves the winner being the fastest car to a designated destination.
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backmarker
Sports; Auto racing
A slower car, usually in the process of being lapped by the leaders. It is sometimes a derogatory term.
crossed sticks
Sports; Auto racing
Two curled up flags held out in form of a cross signal the halfway mark in many American racing series.
heads-up racing
Sports; Auto racing
in drag racing, where both drivers leave at the same time and is used in all professional ("pro") classes.
relief driver
Sports; Auto racing
A driver who fills in for another driver in case of injury, or during a race because of exhaustion or pain.
bump and run
Sports; Auto racing
A move in stock car racing, where a trailing car intentionally bumps the car in front in an attempt to pass.
victory lane
Sports; Auto racing
The American term for the place where the winner of a race goes to celebrate victory after winning an event.
sled
Sports; Auto racing
In truck and tractor pulling, an implement pulled behind the machine which uses friction to stop the machine.
