inside tracks
Edges from connections
Inside tracks are positions of advantage.
In racing, the inside track is the lane closest to the center of an oval course—the shortest path around.
Figuratively, having an inside track means having privileged access or a competitive edge: She has an inside track on the promotion because she worked directly with the CEO.
Boundary or sharpness
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- upper handPosition of control
- head startBeginning advantage given
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
leg up · connection · access · favor · benefit · direct line · preferential treatment
Elongated rounded shape
- speedwayMotor racing venue
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- lapOne complete circuit
- pole positionFrontmost starting spot
qualifier · straightaway · finish line · chicane · drag · sprint · time trial · starting line
First-reported story
- tipEnd or gratuity
- leakEscape through a breach
- sourcePoint of origin
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
informant · intel · privileged information · advance notice · back channel · whisper · rumor · word
edge
Boundary or sharpness
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- upper handPosition of control
- head startBeginning advantage given
shortcut · leg up · connection · access · favor · benefit · direct line · preferential treatment
oval
Elongated rounded shape
pole position · qualifier · straightaway · finish line · chicane · drag · sprint · time trial · starting line · grandstand
scoop
First-reported story
confidant · informant · intel · privileged information · advance notice · back channel · whisper · rumor · word · lowdown
inside tracksdisadvantages
Unfavorable conditions or factors
handicaps · long shots · uphill battles · obstacles · behind the eight ball
inside trackspublic knowledge
Facts anyone can access
common knowledge · outsider perspective · open secrets · ignorance · cold calling
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