race
way
Plural
raceways
1
a canal for a current of water
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2
a track or course specifically designed and used for racing events, such as automobile races or horse races
A raceway is a track or path specifically designed for racing events, where vehicles, animals, or people compete in a timed race. It can refer to a variety of racing types, such as car racing, horse racing, or even boat racing. Raceway designs vary depending on the type of race; for example, a car raceway may have a smooth, paved surface with turns, while a horse racing track is typically oval-shaped. The raceway is carefully built to ensure safety, fairness, and an exciting competition, with features like barriers, starting and finishing lines, and sometimes spectator seating.
- The raceway featured multiple turns and straightaways for competitive racing.
- Drivers adjusted their strategies based on the raceway's unique layout.
- The raceway circuit included challenging elevation changes.
- Spectators gathered at the raceway to witness high-speed racing action.
- The raceway hosted a series of qualifying heats to determine starting positions.
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