| SPEEDSKATING | A form of racing on ice, usually on an oval course, against other competitors or the clock (5,7) |
| SPEEDWAY | Form of racing on a short oval cinder track with motorcycles that have no brakes (8) |
| BURNTOFFERING | A sacrificial offering burnt, usually on an altar (5,8) |
| NUTGALL | Abnormal growth produced by a wasp, usually on an oak tree (7) |
| FIELD | Competitors or entrants collectively; or, a place removed from a classroom, lab or office where practical experience is gained (5) |
| TACK | Lightly stitch a course against the wind (4) |
| TAKEAUTURNFORTHEWORSE | Reverse course against one's better judgment? |
| ONTARGET | Following correct course against sailor, win |
| RUNNERS | Marathon competitors or what they wear |
| NATIONALHUNT | Former Formula One driver supports grand event in this form of racing |
| SCOREKEEPERS | Those holding grudges against others in the game involved with The Count (12) |
| FTR | Sporty model from Indian based on a form of racing that would only give it away by the initials if we told you... (3) |
| FLAT | The Dubai World Cup is an example of racing "on the ___" |
| STOCKCAR | A vehicle strengthened and modified for a form of racing in which participants often collide (5,3) |
| PINCER | A ___ is the part of an arthropod that enables it to carry loads, to defend against other creatures, or to attack prey |
| SNAILS | Terrestrial gastropod molluscs used in a form of racing (6) |
| STOCKCARS | Ordinary vehicles strengthened for a form of racing with collisions (5,4) |
| SPEWALKING | Form of racing that requires one foot on the ground at all times |
| STEEPLECHASING | Stiff leg chains created a difficult form of racing (14) |
| LEAD | Be ahead of the other competitors |
