backmarker

Noun

Meaning

backmarker (plural backmarkers)

A racer who holds a poor rank or is lapped in a race.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

dark horse straggler

Examples

At the Portuguese Grand Prix at Monsanto Park, Brabham was chasing race leader Moss when a backmarker moved over on him and launched the Cooper into the air. Source: Internet

Senna dominated 1989 while Prost was stuck behind backmarker has-been Rene Arnoux and others; the Brazilian also dominated 1990 and 1991. Source: Internet

In the 1965 race he took pole position and led from the start, but went up an escape road on lap 25 to avoid hitting a slow backmarker. Source: Internet

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