Pole position

Tom Braider | 16:48 Sat 27th Sep 2008 | Phrases & Sayings

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Just watching the Formula 1 qualifying and my son asked me why the best starting point is called "pole position". I couldn't answer - why "pole"?

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The term "pole position" comes from the horse racing term where the number one starter starts on the inside next to the inside pole.

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