: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races
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Martinsville Speedway opened in 1947 and has hosted NASCAR Cup Series races since the premier stock car racing series began in 1948.
Since 1964, the winning driver at Martinsville Speedway has been given a full-sized grandfather clock as the trophy for their victory.
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Bruce Martin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The Martinsville Speedway, famous for its short track and tight racing conditions, has long been a venue where driver altercations are not uncommon.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
The limited-edition bottle features an illustration by Kentucky artist Tyler Robertson with the 2024 artwork wrapping around the bottle in yellow and black, the racing colors for Man o’ War.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Santa Anita had two racing fatalities during that time period.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Bruce Martin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The Martinsville Speedway, famous for its short track and tight racing conditions, has long been a venue where driver altercations are not uncommon.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
The limited-edition bottle features an illustration by Kentucky artist Tyler Robertson with the 2024 artwork wrapping around the bottle in yellow and black, the racing colors for Man o’ War.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Santa Anita had two racing fatalities during that time period.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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