race out of the traps

caucus race

The competitive process in which a political party selects their candidate, especially presidential; a primary election via caucus.

fly out of the traps

to start quickly.

no horse in this race

No vested interest in the outcome of a contest or debate.

one-horse race

An election campaign or other competitive situation in which only one competitor is entered or in which only one competitor has a realistic chance of winning.

play the race card

To assert that race or racism is involved in a situation, especially in order to exploit racist or antiracist attitudes.

race against time

A situation in which something must be done hurriedly, before a deadline.

race of truth

A time trial.

race queen

A glamorous model accompanying the pit crew in Japanese motor racing.