I consider "beating" a car driving it hard and also ignoring the fact that it'll need more rigorous maintenance due to increased wear and tear because of your driving style. Think "beater car". Generally these are driven into the ground with as little and cheapest maintenance as possible.
I don't consider tracking/spirited driving/high revs beating if it's accompanied by proper maintenance and care. I just call that driving the car hard. I drive all my cars hard, but I am a maintenance freak and keep them in as close to tip top shape as I can.
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