Crossword Clue:

Early race

Answer	Crossword Clue
HEAT	Early race
PRIMARY	Early political race
PRELIM	Early race or round

PRIMARY	Early part of a race?
PACERS	Early leaders in a race.
PACESETTER	Early leader in a race
OFFTOAGOODSTART	Leading early in the race
PRIMARY	Early part of a big race?
IOWA	Early stop in a presidential race
MRSDOLE	Early dropout in the 2000 presidential race, politely
DOYPFX	Poland's premier runner makes a comeback in early race (6)