What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mystery vehicle lifts skyward mid-race (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a reversal. RAC (synonym="CAR=vehicle; “lifts skyward” indicates vertical reversal") in MILE (synonym="=race, i.e. one mile in length") = MIRACLE The answer is MIRACLE.

Mystery vehicle lifts skyward mid-race (7)

Independent Cryptic #11845 | 10 Down | 2024-09-26 flower

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