speedway

¹

[ speed-wey ]

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.

Speedway

²

[ speed-wey ]

noun

1. a town in central Indiana.

speedway

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of speedway¹

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

Example Sentences

The series will stage 17 events next year, six on oval speedways, seven on road courses and four on the streets, making it the most eclectic racing series in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

The video boards inside the speedway flashed that a severe thunderstorm warning was in effect as the band of rain, along with dangerous wind and lightning, approached from the west.

From Seattle Times