Race originator? (7)
I believe the answer is:
starter
This could be a double definition.
'race' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?
'originator?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for starter that I've seen before include "Hors d'oeuvre" , "Type of home" , "Beginner, or opening course of meal" , "One giving signal to begin race" , "Race gun firer" .)