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 11298
  • Gate 21298
  • Gate 31299
  • Gate 41298

Tracks where the inside pays most

Gates 1 + 2 minus gates 3 + 4 in average position points; tracks with at least 120 gated rides.

Tracks where the outside holds up best

Gates 1 + 2 minus gates 3 + 4 in average position points; tracks with at least 120 gated rides.

Inside and outside specialists

Points per ride from gates 1–2 against gates 3–4 (at least 20 rides from each side); above the line better outside.

1.001.502.000.600.801.001.201.401.601.802.002.202.40Gates 1–2Gates 3–4

Grand Prix: helmet colours by round

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

Round 11.951.201.051.80
Round 21.151.601.951.30
Round 31.601.101.701.60
Round 41.851.301.601.25
Round 51.301.151.801.75
Round 61.700.951.002.35
Round 72.451.251.600.70
Round 81.451.601.551.35
Round 92.251.701.200.85
Round 101.551.301.241.85
Round 111.751.450.851.95

Sources, definitions and methods