starting grid
Drivers' initial arrangement
The starting grid is the arrangement of vehicles at the beginning of a race, typically determined by qualifying times.
Faster qualifiers earn positions at the front: She qualified on pole position at the front of the starting grid.
The term extends to any initial lineup or configuration before competition begins.
- poleCylindrical shaft or extremity
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- pole positionFrontmost starting spot
- racerSpeed competition participant
- race dayScheduled competition event
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starting gridfinish line
Race completion marker
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