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
The 34-year-old was born in Scunthorpe, the son of speedway rider Rob Woffinden, but grew up partly in Australia before returning to the town to race for the Scunthorpe Scorpions.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2025
Sometime in the wee hours Sunday morning, the lights over the speedway went dark for the last time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2024
Jay, who played for Whitehaven Miners Social Football Club, had been following in his father’s footsteps by taking up speedway at Workington Comets and was said to have loved being outdoors.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 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
She and their children were among those who appeared at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24 to honor Busch’s memory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Busch was scheduled to compete at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway over the upcoming holiday weekend in the United States.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Borage – The breakfast menu at Borage Cafe, Bakery, and Market in Speedway is lovely and extensive.
From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2026
“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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