pole positions
Race's front spots
Pole position is the front starting spot in a motor race, awarded to the fastest qualifier.
The term comes from horse racing, where the inside position nearest the boundary pole offered the shortest path around the track.
Figuratively, pole position means any advantageous starting point: The early funding put us in pole position to dominate the market.
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- startTo set going
- green flagSignal meaning proceed
- race dayScheduled competition event
- speedwayMotor racing venue
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