racers
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈɹeɪsɝz// UK //ɹˈeɪsəz// rac·ers
n. people or vehicles that take part in a competition of speed. You use this for anyone from runners to professional car drivers.
n. individuals or vehicles that participate in a contest of speed. Refers to both the human competitors and the machines they operate in a competitive context.
The racers lined up at the starting line.
Thousands of amateur racers gathered in the city center for the annual charity marathon.
The professional racers spent months fine-tuning their engines to ensure every component could withstand the extreme heat and pressure of the desert rally.
Usage
Usually plural when referring to the field of competitors in a specific event.