grand prix

English - Turkish

Definition of grand prix in English Turkish dictionary

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GP

(Askeri) genel amaç; grup (general purpose; group)

English - English

Definition of grand prix in English English dictionary

any of several international races, especially one of a series for Formula One racing cars

A Grand Prix is one of a series of races for very powerful racing cars; also used sometimes in the names of competitions in other sports. He never won the British Grand Prix. one of a set of international races, especially a car race

one of several international races

The highest stage of dressage, which is used to determine world and Olympic champions

Grand Prix is the international level of showjumping The best of the best compete in Grand Prix The shows in the grand prix level are called "The So and So Grand Prix" usually

great prize (French); international horse race; international car race

A special contest sponsored by the USCF All USCF players are eligible to participate Throughout the year, "points" are awarded to those players who win Open sections of tournaments that qualify as Grand Prix events To qualify as a Grand Prix event, the tournament must offer a prize fund of more than $500 (The amount of Grand Prix Points available for each tournament is determined by the amount of prize money offered) At the end of the year, the points are tallied and the winner is awarded a large cash prize

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Grand Prix racing

Automobile racing in which formula cars are run on closed highways or courses that simulate road conditions. Formula cars are open-wheel, open-cockpit, rear-engine vehicles and are generally smaller than those used in speedway races such as the Indianapolis 500. Grand Prix racing began in 1906 and today comprises more than 15 major international events. Its popularity grew particularly from the 1950s, when world championships were established

Grand Prix racing

{i} type of international car race

Grand Prix.

GP

Le Mans Grand Prix d'Endurance

Automobile race. It is perhaps the best-known automobile race in the world, run annually (with few exceptions) since 1923 at the Sarthe road-racing circuit, near Le Mans, France. The winner is the car that travels the greatest distance in a 24-hour period. The racing circuit is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) long, and the race is open only to sports cars (see sports-car racing)

Turkish pronunciation

gränd pri

Pronunciation

/ˈgrand ˈprē/ /ˈɡrænd ˈpriː/

Etymology

() French, from Grand Prix de Paris ("Grand Prize of Paris"), an international horserace at Longchamps