Racing

Racing is a competition of speed, against an objective criterion, usually a clock or to a specific point. The competitors in a race 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.

A race may be run continuously from start to finish or may be made of several segments called heats, stages or legs. A heat is usually run over the same course at different times. A stage is a shorter section of a much longer course or a time trial.

Early records of races are evident on pottery from ancient Greece, which depicted running men vying for first place. A chariot race is described in Homer's Iliad.

Types of racing

Racing can occur on land, in the air, on water, and in some cases, even in virtual environments. The most common types of racing include:

• Auto racing
• Motorcycle racing
• Bicycle racing
• Air racing
• Animal racing
• Boat racing
• Foot racing
• Swimming
• Cross-country skiing
• Virtual racing

Racing strategies

In many types of racing, certain tactics are used to gain an advantage over opponents. These tactics can involve the timing of attempts to overtake, the selection of the best route or line through a turn, deciding when to brake or accelerate, and so on.

See also

• List of forms of racing
• Outline of auto racing
• Outline of motorcycles and motorcycling

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