"Gotten the track" is a phrase that might confuse some people as it seems to use unconventional spelling. However, this is actually a correct way to write the phrase. The word "gotten" is mainly used in American English and is the past participle of "get". It is pronounced as /ˈɡɑːtn/ according to the IPA phonetic transcription. The phrase "the track" refers to a fixed path or route used for racing, training or transportation. Thus, "gotten the track" means to have arrived at the track or to have obtained access to it.