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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.

Speedway 2 American  
[speed-wey] / ˈspidˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a town in central Indiana.

speedway British  
/ ˈspiːdˌweɪ /

noun

    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

    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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