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Quotes About Races

They expected that inevitable war would allow the master races, united and self-confident, to prevail, while the divided, "mongrelized," and irresolute peoples would become their handmaidens. Fascism had become conceivable, as we will soon
~ Robert O. Paxton
Good ideas are like Nike sports shoes. They may facilitate success for an athlete who possesses them, but on their own they are nothing but an overpriced pair of sneakers. Sports shoes don't win races. Athletes do.
~ Felix Dennis
Most major races, including the New York City Marathon, require runners to provide photo identification when picking up a bib. Most provide bibs only a few days before the race, shortening the window in which someone could copy a bib.
~ Mary Pilon
Overtaking is nearly as fun as winning races. The rush you get from it is awesome.
~ Daniel Ricciardo
The mind is absolutely instrumental in achieving results, even for athletes. Sports psychology is a very small part, but it's extremely important when you're winning and losing races by hundredths and even thousandths of a second.
~ Michael Johnson
Realistically, we could aim for the top three in the constructors championship. Realistically, we could look at winning more races. Three race wins would be very satisfying.
~ Damon Hill
I have precious little sympathy for the selfish propriety of civilized man, and if aware of races should occur between the wild beasts and Lord Man, I would be tempted to sympathise with the bears.
~ John Muir
Everything can change pretty quickly in Formula One in two or three races.
~ Felipe Massa
I want to find a team that can give me a competitive car to win many more races and challenge for the championship.
~ Felipe Massa
Many Formula One races last two hours, are really boring and nothing happens.
~ Felipe Massa
How nations and races of men are to be so governed as may be most conducive to the improvement and happiness of all is one of the most interesting questions that can be offered to our consideration.
~ William Godwin
But I'm good to go through my contract with Childress, and my determination is to win races and try to win that other championship.
~ Dale Earnhardt
Ayrton and I shared a lot of incredible races, where he was first and I was second and vice-versa. I think it's fair to say I am the only racer in Grand Prix history who wasn't intimidated by him, and I think that was great for the fans - it did make us have a few close calls, though!
~ Nigel Mansell
To be completely honest, I am obsessed with Formula 1 so in the off-season I would like to have just a few more races to still race in F1.
~ Charles Leclerc
I was sure after the accident when in hospital in Hungary that I was not in the position not to lose any races.
~ Felipe Massa
I want to be a champion, and win races as much as I can and elevate my platforms and become an icon in the sport. It's going to take a lot of hard work and determination from my camp and for myself to get to where we need to be. I'm excited about the journey.
~ Bubba Wallace
Mummy always wanted the five children, and she knew she couldn't look after them all because she was this absolutely glorious woman who loved going to parties and going to the races, and she just didn't have time.
~ Celia Imrie
Having the chance to be able to fight for something really meaningful - races, championships - that's the absolute priority.
~ Daniel Ricciardo
There's truth in comedy, and that resonates with people of all races.
~ Jessica Williams
If we dismiss from our minds the prejudice we may have against the Indians we shall be able to more clearly understand the impulses that govern both races.
~ Nelson A. Miles
I put a lot of pressure on myself to perform, go out and win races.
~ Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
One thing is having skated five of the best races I've probably could have skated. It was nice to peak at the right time and to do it in an important time in somebody's career.
~ Eric Heiden
Accordingly the Northern races of Europe found their inspiration in the Bible; and the enthusiasm for it has not yet quite faded away.
~ Lafcadio Hearn
I have quite a lot of fans in Holland because that is where my mother is from, in fact I have a fan club there, and the fans don't always get the chance to see us drive the cars because getting to races across Europe isn't always possible for them.
~ Nelson Piquet