Racing vs. Motorsport — What's the Difference?

In sport, racing is a competition of speed, in which competitors try to complete a given task in the shortest amount of time. Typically this involves traversing some distance, but it can be any other task involving speed to reach a specific goal.

Motorsport, motorsports or motor sport is a global term used to encompass the group of competitive sporting events which primarily involve the use of motorised vehicles. The terminology can also be used to describe forms of competition of two-wheeled motorised vehicles under the banner of motorcycle racing, and includes off-road racing such as motocross.

A competition of speed, as in running or riding.

Auto racing

Races A series of such competitions held at a specified time on a regular course

Any sport involving automobiles (motor cars) other than racing; e.g. time trials

An extended competition in which participants struggle like runners to be the winner

Any sport involving motor vehicles

Steady or rapid onward movement

A strong or swift current of water.

The channel of such a current.

An artificial channel built to transport water and use its energy. Also called raceway.

A groovelike part of a machine in which a moving part slides or rolls.

See slipstream.

(Sports) To compete in a contest of speed.

To move rapidly or at top speed

To run too rapidly due to decreased resistance or unnecessary provision of fuel

To compete against in a race.

To cause to compete in a race

To transport rapidly or at top speed; rush

To cause (an engine with the gears disengaged, for example) to run swiftly or too swiftly.

The sport of competing in races.

Present participle of race

The sport of engaging in contests of speed