"racing line" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: racing lines [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} racing line (plural racing lines)
  1. (motor racing) The most optimal (fastest) line or course on a racetrack. Categories (topical): Motor racing Related terms: inside track, pole position Translations (fastest course on racetrack): optimaalinen ajolinja (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-racing_line-en-noun-xvTI9Hyl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, motor-racing, racing, sports

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