sˌʌm kəmpˈɛɾɪɾɚz tˈeɪk ðə ɹˈeɪsɪŋ vˈɛɹi sˈɪɹiəsli ænd pɹˈæktɪs ɛkstˈɛnsɪvli bᵻfˌoːɹ ðə ɹˈeɪs ænd dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt ɐ hˈaɪ lˈɛvəl ʌv skˈɪl.
Some competitors take the racing very seriously and practise extensively before the race and demonstrate a high level of skill.