Autodrome

/ˈɔːtoʊdroʊm/ noun

A racetrack or arena designed specifically for automobile racing and testing, especially a high-speed test track or racing circuit.

Combines auto- (automobile) + -drome (from Greek dromos, meaning running/race track). A term used since the early 1900s as automobiles became sport-worthy, similar to 'aerodrome' for aircraft.

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