Besenwagen

English translation: broom wagon

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German term or phrase:Besenwagen
English translation:broom wagon
Entered by: Jan Liebelt

13:42 Aug 28, 2004
German to English translations [PRO]
Sports / Fitness / Recreation
German term or phrase: Besenwagen
The vehicle that drives along behind the last competitor in a race, picking up any participants that drop out.
Jan Liebelt
France
Local time: 12:38
broom wagon
Explanation:
(auf frz.: voiture balai)
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Sonja Schuberth-Kreutzer
Local time: 12:38
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Many thanks.
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1broom wagon
Sonja Schuberth-Kreutzer
4sweeper car
JohnGBell
4SAG vehicle
ozbos


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sweeper car


Explanation:
see


    Reference: http://www.motorsportireland.com/RIAC_Green_Book_2004_R.pdf
JohnGBell
Local time: 13:38
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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broom wagon


Explanation:
(auf frz.: voiture balai)


    Reference: http://www.google.de/search?hl=de&ie=UTF-8&as_qdr=all&q=mara...
Sonja Schuberth-Kreutzer
Local time: 12:38
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 4
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Many thanks.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Kim Metzger: Or SAG wagon http://www.tourdefrancenews.com/tourdefrance/facts/glossary/...
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SAG vehicle


Explanation:
Support and gear vehicle. At least that is the term used in cycling

ozbos
Local time: 18:38
Native speaker of: Native in BosnianBosnian, Native in Serbo-CroatSerbo-Croat
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