victory lane
Champion's celebration spot
Victory lane is the designated area at a racetrack where the winning driver pulls in after a race to celebrate.
The term comes from auto racing, particularly NASCAR, where the winner parks for photos, trophy presentations, and interviews: He pulled into victory lane for the third time this season.
Figuratively, it describes any triumphant achievement: After months of negotiations, they finally made it to victory lane.
- racecourseVenue for competitive running
- checkered flagRacing's final signal
- photo finishRace decided by camera
- winner's circleArea honoring first place
- successFavorable outcome attained
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- racetrackstarting line, starting gate, finish line, starting grid, grandstand
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- IndyCar RacingIndianapolis 500, Indy 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, oval track, pace car
- racing ritualscheckered flag, green flag, podium ceremony, pace lap, starting grid
- drag stripChristmas tree, starting lights, stage lights, finish line, starting line
victory lanecrash site
Location of impact
DNF · last place · defeat · garage · breakdown lane
victory lanestarting grid
Pre-race vehicle arrangement
starting line · pole position · grid position · staging area · race start
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