Car used in competition (5)

I believe the answer is:

racer

(Other definitions for racer that I've seen before include "Fast driver" , "fast-moving vehicle" , "Athlete" , "Fast-moving snake" , "someone driving very fast?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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