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A race is a Competition of Speed . 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. Running a distance is the most basic form of racing, but races are often conducted in Vehicle s, such as Boat s, Car s and Aircraft , or with Animal s such as Horse s. A race may be run continuously from start to finish or may be made of several segments called heats or Stage s (stages are also known as 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 Unassisted human racing Using only the Human Body 's own Muscle s:
Cycle racing Bicycle Racing :
Ski racing Skiing with Ski s, on Snow : Animal racing racing]]Animals alone, or with human riders on the animal's back or in a conveyance:
Aircraft racing Motorized racing (motorsport) Machine s powered by Motor s, on Land :
Boat racing Boat s on Water :
Other types Some races involve multiple modes of transport: ETYMOLOGY The word ''race'' comes from a Viking word. This Viking word arrived in France during the invading of Normandy and gave the word ''raz'' which means "swift water" in Brittany , as in a Mill Race ; it can be found in " Pointe Du Raz " (the most western point of France, in Brittany), and "''raz-de-marée''" ( Tsunami ). A race and its name are often associated with the place of origin, the means of transport and the distance of the race. As a couple of examples, see the Dakar Rally or the Athens Marathon . SEE ALSO |
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