stock-car racing

Definition

Noun (uncountable): a form of automobile racing in which specially modified production cars (often called "stock cars") compete on oval tracks or road courses. The term "stock-car racing" refers to the sport itself, not to an individual race or vehicle.

Usage Examples
  • (The sport of racing modified production cars is very popular.)
  • (He has followed the sport since he was young.)
  • (The sport's regulations permit extensive changes to the car's mechanical parts.)
  • (The competitions attract many spectators.)
Advanced Usage
  • "the world of stock-car racing": the entire culture, industry, and community surrounding the sport.
    • The world of stock-car racing includes drivers, teams, sponsors, and fans. (The sport's ecosystem involves all these groups.)
  • "a pioneer of stock-car racing": an early innovator or founder of the sport.
    • Junior Johnson is considered a pioneer of stock-car racing. (He was an early influential figure in the sport's development.)
Variants and Related Words
  • stock car (noun): a car that is raced in stock-car racing; originally a standard production car, now heavily modified.
    • His stock car was painted bright red. (The vehicle he races is a modified production car.)
  • stock-car racer (noun): a person who participates in stock-car racing.
    • She is a professional stock-car racer. (She competes in the sport for a living.)
  • stock-car track (noun): the oval or road course where stock-car races are held.
    • The stock-car track is located near the city. (The racing venue is close to the urban area.)
Synonyms
  • NASCAR-style racing: a specific organization (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) that governs most professional stock-car racing in the US.
  • oval-track racing: a broader category of racing that includes stock-car racing on oval tracks.
  • production-car racing: a general term for racing cars based on production models.
Related Idioms
  • "to trade paint" (in stock-car racing): to make contact with another car during a race, often resulting in scraped paint.
    • The two drivers traded paint on the final lap. (They bumped each other while racing closely.)
  • "to run wide": to drift away from the ideal racing line, often due to loss of traction.
    • He ran wide in turn three and lost two positions. (He went off the optimal path and fell behind.)