The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word MOTOR-RACING
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The straight part
We know that "speedy competition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case speedy competition = motor-racing.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MOTOR-RACING mean?
MOTOR-RACING noun- Racing in motor vehicles, such as cars, motorboats, or motorbikes.