随着选举日临近，州长竞选正变得白热化。

The ___race for governor is heating up as election day approaches.

在职业自行车运动中，争夺赞助和播出时间的竞争已经开始。

In professional cycling, the ___race for sponsors and airtime has already begun.

争夺电动汽车市场主导权的激烈竞争正在重塑整个汽车行业。

The intense ___race to dominate the electric car market is reshaping the entire automotive industry.