a road or course for fast driving, motoring, or the like, or on which more than ordinary speed is allowed.
a track on which automobile or motorcycle races are held.
the sport of racing on light powerful motorcycles round cinder tracks
( as modifier )
a speedway track
the track or stadium where such races are held
a racetrack for cars
a road on which fast driving is allowed
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Coming out of “Gasoline Alley,” visitors are ushered into the “Starting Line Experience,” a loud, immersive gallery featuring an 80-by-20-foot LED screen and 10-minute film that takes visitors through a day at the speedway.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Three-time speedway world champion Tai Woffinden has admitted he "does not know" if he will return to the sport.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2025
Before the race, the modified and reinforced presidential car took a couple of laps around the banked speedway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2025
They said he was an avid motorcycle speedway fan, a passion he had shared with his dad since first being taken to Workington Speedway when he was one.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2024
Today is it a speedway for black-and-yellow taxis taking advantage of limited pedestrian access.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
Riley, a top engineering executive at the company, will serve as chief design judge for a race at Michigan International Speedway, according to Chris Ciuca, a vice president at the nonprofit that organizes the event.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
He had two victories in that series this season, including one last week at Dover Motor Speedway in Delaware.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
Borage – The breakfast menu at Borage Cafe, Bakery, and Market in Speedway is lovely and extensive.
From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2026
And, if you have the need for speed, Concord is home to the Charlotte Motor Speedway, attracting fans and making the city a major player in the auto racing industry.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2025
“The Speedway at Eighty-sixth and Ditch. I did something wrong with the G-tube and I can’t figure it out and—” “I’m calling nine-one-one,” I said.
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
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