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The reason I'm drawn to it is - both the off road racing and the motorcycles on the track - it takes a lot for me to quiet my brain and anything that requires 100% of my attention and focus I find very soothing and that is the closest I get to being content.
Dax Shepard

Meaning of "road racing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ROAD RACING

road racing  [rəʊd ˈreɪsɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ROAD RACING

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Road racing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ROAD RACING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

road racing

Road racing

Road racing is a general term used in North America for most forms of motor racing held on paved, purpose-built race tracks, as opposed to oval tracks and off-road racing. Temporary facilities built on paved airport runways and closed-off public roads are also usually included in the definition. Road racing is occasionally conducted using the infield and oval portions of tracks making a "roval", such as the 24 Hours of Daytona.

Definition of road racing in the English dictionary

The definition of road racing in the dictionary is competing in races on roads.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ROAD RACING


all-embracing
ˌɔːlɪmˈbreɪsɪŋ
bracing
ˈbreɪsɪŋ
casing
ˈkeɪsɪŋ
east-facing
ˈiːstˌfeɪsɪŋ
facing
ˈfeɪsɪŋ
flat-racing
ˈflætˌreɪsɪŋ
interfacing
ˈɪntəˌfeɪsɪŋ
lacing
ˈleɪsɪŋ
letterspacing
ˈlɛtəˌspeɪsɪŋ
missing
ˈmɪsɪŋ
north-facing
ˌnɔːθˈfeɪsɪŋ
placing
ˈpleɪsɪŋ
pricing
ˈpraɪsɪŋ
purchasing
ˈpɜːtʃɪsɪŋ
racing
ˈreɪsɪŋ
south-facing
ˌsaʊθˈfeɪsɪŋ
spacing
ˈspeɪsɪŋ
steeplechasing
ˈstiːpəlˌtʃeɪsɪŋ
tracing
ˈtreɪsɪŋ
west-facing
ˌwɛstˈfeɪsɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ROAD RACING

road haulier
road hog
road hump
road manager
road map
road metal
road movie
road pricing
road race
road racer
road rage
road rash
road rider
road safety
road sense
road show
road sign
road stability
road surface
road surveyor

WORDS THAT END LIKE ROAD RACING

adventure racing
customer-facing
dancing
dirt track racing
double spacing
drag racing
flat racing
go-cart racing
greyhound racing
horse racing
line spacing
menacing
motor racing
motorcycle racing
powerboat racing
self-effacing
speedway racing
stock car racing
terracing
track racing
truck racing

Synonyms and antonyms of road racing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «road racing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ROAD RACING

Find out the translation of road racing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of road racing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «road racing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

公路赛车
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

las carreras de carretera
570 millions of speakers

English

road racing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सड़क रेसिंग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سباق الطريق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шоссейные
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

corridas de estrada
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রোড রেসিং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

course sur route
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Perlumbaan jalan raya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Straßenrennen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ロードレース
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

도로 경주
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Racing dalan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đường đua
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சாலை பந்தய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रस्ता रेसिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yol yarışı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

corsa su strada
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szosowa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шосейні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sosea
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αγώνες δρόμου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

veldrenne
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

road racing
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

road racing
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of road racing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ROAD RACING»

The term «road racing» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.916 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ROAD RACING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about road racing

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2 QUOTES WITH «ROAD RACING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word road racing.
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Mark-Paul Gosselaar
Road racing at the moment because it's still so new to me. I like the fact that they are longer and teamwork is important. I guess the same is true for track, it's just that I have used track this year as a training device to improve my sprinting in road racing.
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Dax Shepard
The reason I'm drawn to it is - both the off road racing and the motorcycles on the track - it takes a lot for me to quiet my brain and anything that requires 100% of my attention and focus I find very soothing and that is the closest I get to being content.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ROAD RACING»

Discover the use of road racing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to road racing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Alberto Salazar's Guide to Road Racing: Championship Advice ...
In Alberto Salazar's Guide to Road Racing, he shows readers how to run farther and faster without the injuries or burnout that accompany overtraining, and offers both first-time runners and dedicated marathoners the training methods he's ...
Alberto Salazar, Richard A. Lovett, 2002
2
Bicycle Road Racing: The Complete Program for Training and ...
This book covers preparation, strategy, nutrition, psychology, physiology, clothing, and equipment for the major events: road race, criterium, time trial, team time trial, and stage race.
Edward Borysewicz, Ed Pavelka, 1985
3
Runner's World Guide to Road Racing: Run Your First (or ...
Counsels competitive and recreational runners on how to train for and compete in four popular road race types, sharing a wealth of advice for conditioning the body, following ideal nutrition guidelines, and preventing or rehabilitating ...
Katie McDonald Neitz, 2008
4
Off-Road Racing
"Provides comprehensive information on the history, the famous faces, the design, and the performance of the amazing machines behind Off-Road Racing"--Provided by publisher.
Jim Gigliotti, 2009
5
Motorcycle Road Racing
Jeffrey Zuehlke. hat would it feel like to ride a motorcycle at 200 miles (320 kilometers) per hour? How would it feel to slide your knee on the track as you lean your bike into a turn at 120 miles ...
Jeffrey Zuehlke, 2009
6
Road racing, U.S.A.
Discusses the oldest motor sport which, unlike drag and track racing, takes place on a course built like a winding country road.
Robert Blake Jackson, 1972
7
Bicycle road racing
Surveys the organized sport of bicycle road racing, including cycling organizations, racing bicycles, techniques of racing, and racing events.
Barbara George, Robert F. George, 1977
8
Road Racing for Serious Runners
Offers advice on competing in races, and includes tips on training, motivation, and strategy
Pete Pfitzinger, Scott Douglas, 1999
9
Off-road Racing
Racing off the beaten path is one of the most popular forms of motor sport in the U.S. and around the world.
Sue Mead, 2005
10
Ragged Edge: A Raw And Intimate Portrait of Road Racing
A thrilling and personal insight into the road-racing scene through over 120 stunning full-color photographs.
Stephen Davison, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ROAD RACING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term road racing is used in the context of the following news items.
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Project Cars 2 announced, brings off-road racing to the series
The Largest Track Roster Ever – 50 unique locations and 200+ courses including 'loose surface racing' on dirt, gravel, mud, and snow. All will have dynamic ... «VG247, Jun 15»
2
A Racing Legend on Mastering America's Greatest Track
The 500-mile, 200-lap race is as much a part of the American fabric as baseball, and its ... They're designed for ovals and road racing—lapping tracks like the ... «Wired, May 15»
3
Dodge Vipers slither home as Chrysler pulls out of road racing
It's a sad day for Mopar fans, because Chrysler is pulling the plug on its factory-backed road racing program. That means red-and-white Dodge Vipers will no ... «Digital Trends, Oct 14»
4
Carl Edwards gets first road victory
Carl Edwards has never been known for his road racing skills -- to the point team owner Jack Roush had to send him testing in a two-seater so Boris Said could ... «ESPN, Jun 14»
5
No TV For AMA Pro Road Racing And AMA Pro Flat Track In 2014
AMA Pro Racing has announced that in place of a television package for the 2014 AMA Pro Road Racing and Pro Flat Track seasons, all of the races will be ... «Cycle News, Mar 14»
6
Top 10 road racers who left their mark on NASCAR
That's certainly true of drivers who have shown prowess in road racing, like those competing this weekend in the Rolex 24 At Daytona -- the first such event ... «Nascar, Jan 14»
7
Justin Bieber on Miami drink-drive charge after 'road racing'
Police said the Canadian was arrested early on Thursday after racing his sports car on a Miami Beach street. They said he did not co-operate when pulled over ... «BBC News, Jan 14»
8
Off-road racing champion Kurt Caselli, 30, dies after Baja 1000 …
UPDATED (6:30 p.m. ET): New information has emerged about the Baja 1000 accident that claimed the life of 30-year-old racer Kurt Caselli. According to a ... «NBCSports.com, Nov 13»
9
Off-road racing star Rick Huseman killed in plane crash
He was a longtime star on the offroad circuit. Last year he won the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Pro-4 Championship and more recently he logged his 50th ... «Pete Thomas Outdoor, Oct 11»
10
Off-Road Racing Accident Kills Eight: So Who's Responsible?
Eight people were killed when a fully-outfitted off-road race truck took a jump at, more or less, 60mph, then, for some reason, lost control. The driver was not ... «Huffington Post, Aug 10»

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