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racing car

Unicode: 1F3CE

Description

A dark, stylized silhouette of a racing car, typically seen from the side, with a sleek design suggesting speed and competition. It often features details like a spoiler and wheels.

Group:

Travel & Places > transport-ground

Status:

unqualified

Emotion:

Typically represents speed, excitement, competition, racing, or the thrill of motorsports. It can also imply a fast pace or progress.

Backstory

This emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 7.0 in 2014. It represents the broader category of motor sports and high-speed vehicles, providing a visual cue for topics related to racing and automotive performance.

Usage Examples

  • Talking about a race: 'Who is going to win the F1 race today? 🏎️'
  • Playing a racing game: 'Just beat my record on this track! 🏎️💨'
  • Describing something fast: 'This new computer is so fast! 🏎️'
  • Expressing excitement for cars: 'Dreaming of my next sports car 🏎️'

Cultural Differences

Western culture:

Commonly used in contexts of motorsports (Formula 1, NASCAR), racing games, or to denote something fast or high-performance.

East Asian culture:

Similar usage to Western culture, often associated with sports cars, car racing, or competitive gaming where speed is a factor.