A track or road designed for high-speed racing, especially where cars or motorcycles compete at very fast speeds.
Compound of 'speed' (Old English 'sped,' related to 'succeed') + 'way' (Old English 'weg,' path). The term emerged in early 20th century when motor racing became popular and dedicated race tracks were built.
The first speedway opened in 1908 at Brooklands in England, and it was so revolutionary that it inspired a global racing culture—now there are speedways on every continent.
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