1
: a public road on which fast driving is allowed
specifically
: expressway
2
: a racecourse for automobiles or motorcycles
3
: a sprint race for motorcycles
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The Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 Weekend will take place at the oldest continuously operating motor speedway in the world and welcome fans from across the globe to experience the best of IndyCar racing and unmatched Wisconsin energy.
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Bruce Martin, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
On Presidents’ Day weekend, the crowd at the Daytona 500 cheered as Trump took a lap of the speedway in his motorcade.
—Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2025
His average running position (11th) was fourth best Sunday and surpasses seven of the past eight winners — including two of Hamlin’s three wins, which came before the advent of the Next Gen car that is often cited for better allowing great speedway racers to shine.
—Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The speedway offers a diverse range of experiences, including several ticket options, camping spots, and hospitality packages.
—Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Bruce Martin, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
On Presidents’ Day weekend, the crowd at the Daytona 500 cheered as Trump took a lap of the speedway in his motorcade.
—Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2025
His average running position (11th) was fourth best Sunday and surpasses seven of the past eight winners — including two of Hamlin’s three wins, which came before the advent of the Next Gen car that is often cited for better allowing great speedway racers to shine.
—Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The speedway offers a diverse range of experiences, including several ticket options, camping spots, and hospitality packages.
—Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Speedway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speedway. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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speedway
noun
speed·way
ˈspēd-ˌwā 
: a racetrack for racing cars or motorcycles
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