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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Far from the roaring speedways, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt was an outdoorsman who liked to hunt and fish.
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Bracey Harris, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
For Bristol, Saturday brings additional proof that a speedway can host more than racing.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The speedway is close to downtown Indianapolis and comprises valuable real estate.
—Bill Koenig, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Grab some gear: The official IMS shop is attached to the speedway's museum, which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, though hours vary in May.
—Eric Larsen, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Bracey Harris, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
For Bristol, Saturday brings additional proof that a speedway can host more than racing.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The speedway is close to downtown Indianapolis and comprises valuable real estate.
—Bill Koenig, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Grab some gear: The official IMS shop is attached to the speedway's museum, which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, though hours vary in May.
—Eric Larsen, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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“Speedway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speedway. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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speedway
noun
speed·way
ˈspēd-ˌwā 
: a racetrack for racing cars or motorcycles
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