: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races
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The live racing meet at Saratoga will conclude on September 7 with a special Labor Day card.
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Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The Athletic spoke with several other agents about the sponsorship landscape in cycling, and the overwhelming consensus was that riders are hamstrung by the demands of their training and racing schedules.
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Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
In 2023, more than a decade after a experiencing season-ending racing injuries, Muniz decided to pursue his dream of NASCAR racing full-throttle and announced his return to stock car racing in the ARCA Menards Series.
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Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The state purchased Pimlico in 2024 in a transfer of ownership to renovate and turn the race course into the permanent home of Maryland's thoroughbred racing.
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Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
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Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The Athletic spoke with several other agents about the sponsorship landscape in cycling, and the overwhelming consensus was that riders are hamstrung by the demands of their training and racing schedules.
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Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
In 2023, more than a decade after a experiencing season-ending racing injuries, Muniz decided to pursue his dream of NASCAR racing full-throttle and announced his return to stock car racing in the ARCA Menards Series.
—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The state purchased Pimlico in 2024 in a transfer of ownership to renovate and turn the race course into the permanent home of Maryland's thoroughbred racing.
—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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