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inside lane

British

noun

athletics the inside, and therefore the shortest, route around a circular or oval multi-lane running track

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Robotaxis weave through traffic alongside ordinary cars, while autonomous delivery vans glide along the inside lane as they carry packages to collection points.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

On the restart, Hamlin got a good jump from the inside lane, withstood a challenge from the outside from Truex and held off Truex and two other challengers for the surprise victory.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 31, 2024

He was on the inside lane, with one child in the front passenger seat and a baby in the back, when he was suddenly struck from behind by Fortune's vehicle.

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2023

LaJoie led the field from the inside lane and did everything he could to hold off Elliott.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 10, 2022

Both vehicles stopped as Haskins lay on the inside lane of the highway.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 2022

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