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 2120
  • Gate 3120
  • Gate 4120

Grand Prix: helmet colours by round

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

Round 11.451.551.401.60
Round 21.902.001.350.70
Round 31.252.401.550.75
Round 41.201.551.901.35
Round 51.851.851.350.95
Round 61.801.051.651.50

Sources, definitions and methods