A situation in which competition between entities to be the first or best leads to increased amenities or better performance.

plural of racing car

(idiomatic) No vested interest in the outcome of a contest or debate.

(rare, nonce word) A person who is a member of the same race or ethnic group as a given other person.

The voluntary failure of the members of a race or people to bear enough children to keep the birth rate at least equal to the death rate.

plural of Dongola race

A boat race in which the crews are composed of a number of pairs, usually of men and women.

plural of race-goer

Alternative form of racegoer

A horse race to be run by the offspring of horses named or described at the time of entry.