What is .racing?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .racing on April 3, 2015. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on December 4, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .racing, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .racing haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.racing).
.racing FAQ
What does .racing mean?
.racing is a generic top-level domain named for the word "racing", and it's aimed at sports & games. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .racing used for?
.racing is mostly used for sports & games. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .racing?
None. .racing is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .racing domain extension?
Premier Registry Limited operates .racing as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .racing created?
.racing was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 3, 2015.
Is .racing a valid domain?
Yes. .racing is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .racing addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .racing domain?
.racing names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Premier Registry Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .racing DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .racing.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 11, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
