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
He also trained as a speedway mechanic, travelling around the world for races, and now works for Joe Hughes International in Allenton, Derby, which makes speedway parts.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2025
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
Today is it a speedway for black-and-yellow taxis taking advantage of limited pedestrian access.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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