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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-wey] / 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-wey] / 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

Example Sentences

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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

Mr Midgely said one of his biggest achievements was reading his 40-year-old copy of Speedway Star and he was overjoyed recently to finally read a column about former Halifax speedway rider Kenny Carter.

From BBC ● Feb. 9, 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

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