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Answer» What is Did Not Finish mean? In racing, Did Not Finish (DNF) denotes a participant who does not finish a given race, either because of a mechanical failure, negative thoughts or mental distress, injury, or involvement in an accident. The term is used in: Automotive racing such as NASCAR; IndyCar; off-road racing, including buggy, trucks, kart, and UTVs, both desert and short-track ; Motocross and quad racing, both desert and short-track; Horse racing;Competitive cycling; Competitive track and distance running; and Competitive snow skiing and snowboarding; among other types of racing.
Race participants try to avoid receiving a DNF, as some associate it with a negative stigma. reference
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