Pace Car (Noun)
Meaning
A high-performance car that leads a parade of competing cars through the pace lap and then pulls off the course.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pace car drove ahead of the pack, leading the way around the track before the green flag waved.
- A high-performance Corvette served as the pace car for the Indy 500, completing the pace lap in record time.
- As the pace car exited the track, the starting lights turned green and the competition roared to life.
- The driver of the pace car carefully monitored the field, making sure all the cars were in position before speeding up.
- The brightly colored pace car was a welcome sight for the crowd, its flashing lights and distinctive design adding to the pre-race excitement.