Pole position?

Question

Why in formula 1 is it called pole position

Answer 1

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David is correct, but it is a little known fact that the other aspirants to the Pole Position are called "Ocks."

Hence the expression, "Hamilton is on Pole and the others are Pole Ocks!!"

I jest of course....  :)  

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Answer 2

cause it is who ever is first, lol, i dont know really

Answer 3

The term actually comes from horse racing, but the meaning of the phrase is, "the best place to be".  The word "pole" is also used on its own to mean the "centre of attention".

Answer 4

the origin of the word pole position is from horse racing...now a days we have chequered flag waved by a person but in olden times the chequered flag was hoisted on an pole which and was positioned at the begning of the grid....hence the person starting closest to the chequered flag or the start finish line was called to be on the pole...or in proper english he is actually near the pole....hence the phrase pole position....

Answer 5

Horse racing origination, true. But the "pole" is on the inside next to the rail I think.