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  speedway

  noun

  a road or course for fast driving, motoring, or the like, or on which more than ordinary speed is allowed.
• Speedway
  Speedway

  noun

  a town in central Indiana.

speedway

¹ American  

[speed-way] / ˈspidˌweɪ /

noun

1. a road or course for fast driving, motoring, or the like, or on which more than ordinary speed is allowed.

2. a track on which automobile or motorcycle races are held.

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Speedway ² American  

[speed-way] / ˈspidˌweɪ /

noun

1. a town in central Indiana.

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speedway British  

/ ˈspiːdˌweɪ /

noun

1. 1. the sport of racing on light powerful motorcycles round cinder tracks

   2. ( as modifier )

      a speedway track

2. the track or stadium where such races are held

3. 1. a racetrack for cars

   2. a road on which fast driving is allowed

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Etymology

Origin of speedway

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; speed + way ¹

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Example Sentences

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The Arena Essex Raceway announced in 2018 that it would stop hosting speedway fixtures for the Lakeside Hammers team.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

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

Huddleston did not specify in the announcement why the speedway is set to close after a quarter-century of racing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2024

For 25 years the speedway has been a gathering spot for car enthusiasts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2024

Today is it a speedway for black-and-yellow taxis taking advantage of limited pedestrian access.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro

Then, after a yearlong drought, he finally notched his sixth victory for 23XI at Daytona Motor Speedway, by putting his improvisational skills on full display.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026

Borage – The breakfast menu at Borage Cafe, Bakery, and Market in Speedway is lovely and extensive.

From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2026

Although he scaled back on racing after 2016, he seemingly came out of retirement in 2019 for a one-off race at Texas Motor Speedway, which he won.

From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025

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

And he is an honored guest at Talladega, at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, and at various other race sites around the southeast.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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