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 12703
  • Gate 22709
  • Gate 32711
  • Gate 42704

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.

0.501.001.502.000.501.001.502.00Gates 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 11.551.401.501.55
Round 21.901.301.651.15
Round 31.701.601.331.30
Round 41.601.301.301.80
Round 51.951.481.051.13
Round 61.501.551.001.95
Round 72.401.250.951.35
Round 81.351.851.601.20
Round 91.651.651.201.50
Round 101.481.811.570.90
Round 111.751.001.751.50
Round 122.250.901.201.65

Sources, definitions and methods