Mario Kart contestant (5)

I believe the answer is:

racer

(Other definitions for racer that I've seen before include "Fast-moving snake" , "Runner" , "Fast competitive car or animal" , "One car" , "Athlete" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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