Compete (3)
'compete' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for vie that I've seen before include "contest" , "I've got to compete" , "Compete (with others)" , "Contend, compete" , "Strive in French way?" .)
'compete' is the definition.
(racing is a kind of competing)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for race that I've seen before include "Participate in speed contest" , "Breed" , "Rush" , "Run quickly" , "See 22" .)