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 15290
  • Gate 25305
  • Gate 35299
  • Gate 45316

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 11.901.951.600.55
Round 21.351.301.202.15
Round 32.001.550.751.70
Round 41.851.750.851.55
Round 52.001.651.500.85
Round 61.601.251.851.24
Round 71.851.301.151.70
Round 82.001.450.801.75
Round 91.351.351.401.90
Round 102.051.900.901.15
Round 111.401.951.351.30

Sources, definitions and methods