Starting gates

Which gate pays off, in every league and at every track.

Average position points per gate

3/2/1/0 for 1st–4th in the scoring heats, so leagues compare; a fair share is 1.5.

Gate 1Gate 2Gate 3Gate 4 fair share (1.5)

Finishing places by gate

All competitions of the season together.

  • 1st
  • 2nd
  • 3rd
  • 4th
  • no finish
  • Gate 1121
  • Gate 2121
  • Gate 3120
  • Gate 4121

Grand Prix: helmet colours by round

Average position points per helmet colour in heats 1–20 (red = gate 1 … yellow = gate 4).

Round 11.571.101.601.52
Round 21.801.251.301.65
Round 31.701.201.451.60
Round 41.101.701.551.65
Round 51.501.701.251.55
Round 61.101.251.452.15

Sources, definitions and methods