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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For a few years in the 1930s, a speedway motor was constructed in the middle of the lake — consisting of a dirt ring with water both inside and out, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources noted.
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Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Understanding what makes Charlotte tick means exploring the places that define its identity, from the roar of engines at the speedway to the quiet galleries of its arts districts.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
The speedway is about 20 miles west of Arrowhead Stadium.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2025
The only driver to exceed 180 mph at the 1.5-mile intermediate speedway, Briscoe turned a lap in 29.987 seconds (180.078 mph) to edge Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin (179.474 mph) for the top starting spot in the second Round of 12 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race by 0.101 seconds.
—Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
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Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Understanding what makes Charlotte tick means exploring the places that define its identity, from the roar of engines at the speedway to the quiet galleries of its arts districts.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
The speedway is about 20 miles west of Arrowhead Stadium.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2025
The only driver to exceed 180 mph at the 1.5-mile intermediate speedway, Briscoe turned a lap in 29.987 seconds (180.078 mph) to edge Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin (179.474 mph) for the top starting spot in the second Round of 12 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race by 0.101 seconds.
—Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
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speedway
noun
speed·way
ˈspēd-ˌwā 
: a racetrack for racing cars or motorcycles
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