Cryptic crossword clue
What does racing driver want? Answer: the short, purpose-built track 6-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TOWING

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The straight part
We know that "purpose-built track" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case purpose-built track = towing.
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 TOWING mean?

TOWING noun
  1. The act by which something is towed.

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