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 1120
  • Gate 2119
  • Gate 3120
  • Gate 4119

Grand Prix: helmet colours by round

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

Round 11.701.201.651.45
Round 22.101.401.600.90
Round 31.801.321.850.89
Round 41.500.902.101.45
Round 51.751.401.201.65
Round 62.101.751.051.10

Sources, definitions and methods