What do you call someone who does racing?
Term for Someone Who Does Racing
A person who participates in racing is generally called a racer or a racing driver. Depending on the specific type of racing, more specific terms may apply. For example:
- Race car driver – for automobile racing
- Jockey – for horse racing
- Cyclist or bike racer – for bicycle racing
- Runner – for foot races
In general, 'racer' is the most universal term.