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speedway

[ speed-wey ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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.

Speedway

[ speed-wey ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a town in central Indiana.

speedway

/ ˈ��辱ː��ˌ�ɱ�ɪ /

noun

1. the sport of racing on light powerful motorcycles round cinder tracks
2. ( as modifier )
  a speedway track
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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Word History and Origins

Origin of speedway¹

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

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A motorcycle speedway world champion who was involved in a serious crash in Poland last month has said he is "on the mend".

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Before the race, the modified and reinforced presidential car took a couple of laps around the banked speedway.

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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.

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Sometime in the wee hours Sunday morning, the lights over the speedway went dark for the last time.

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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.

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