"Spingate" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: spin + -gate Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|spin|gate}} spin + -gate Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Spingate
  1. (US, slang) A 2013 controversy around the manipulation of the finish of the Federated Auto Parts 400 stock car race, during which one driver went into a deliberate spin. Wikipedia link: 2013 Federated Auto Parts 400 Tags: US, slang

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