Definition

Noun: A competitive sporting event where specially designed, high-performance automobiles compete against each other on a closed circuit or course, with the goal of completing a set distance or number of laps in the shortest time.

Usage

The term "automobile race" refers specifically to the organized competition itself. It is a formal and descriptive term for the event.

Examples: * The Indianapolis 500 is a famous automobile race held annually in the United States. * He has been a fan of automobile racing since he was a child. * Safety is the paramount concern in any modern automobile race.

Advanced Usage

• "automobile racing": This is the gerund form, used to refer to the sport or activity in general.
  • Formula One is the pinnacle of automobile racing.

Variants and Related Words

• Race (n.): A general term for any contest of speed. An "automobile race" is a specific type of race.
• Auto race (n.): A common shortened form of "automobile race."
• Car race (n.): An informal synonym.
• Motorsport (n.): A broad category of sports involving motorized vehicles, which includes automobile racing, motorcycle racing, etc.

Synonyms

• Grand Prix: Often used for specific, prestigious international automobile races, especially in Formula One.
• Motor race: A synonym with identical meaning.
• Racing: When context is clear, this term alone can refer to automobile racing.

Related Phrases

• Pit stop: A pause during a race where a car stops for servicing (tires, fuel, repairs).
• Qualifying session: A pre-race competition to determine the starting order on the grid.
• Checkered flag: The flag waved to signal the winner has finished the race.

Noun

1. a race between (usually high-performance) automobiles