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pace lap

(pās)

The initial lap of a motor vehicle race in which the racers warm up their engines and prepare for a fast start.

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pace lap - the first lap of a car race that prepares the cars for a fast start

circle, lap, circuit - movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance"

auto racing, car racing - the sport of racing automobiles

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pace lap

n (Motor sport) → Aufwärmrunde f

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