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Standard machine for racing? (5,3)

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I believe the answer is:

stock car

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'racing?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

'standard machine' is the wordplay.
'standard' becomes 'stock' (synonyms).
'machine' becomes 'car' (synonyms).
'stock'+'car'='STOCK-CAR'

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for stock car that I've seen before include "Type of racing" , "Modified motor for racing and ramming" , "production saloon" , "Vehicle adapted for bumping races" , "Production-line vehicle modified for racing" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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