Forty poles in a furlong. A pole is a very old measure - five and a half yards. A furlong is one-eighth of a mile - 220 yards. (as a pole was also known as a 'perch', it might also be Forty perches in a furlong)
The distance poles are set up at fractions 1 furlong (1/8 of a mile) also called the 1/8th pole is closest to the finish line. Then you have a 1/4 pole and a 3/4 pole. Many tracks have more poles than this.
In 2011, Sebastian Vettel had 15 pole positions.
An eighth pole is one of a series of vertical wooden markers located on the inside of the rail at horse racing tracks to tell jockeys how far they are from the finish line. The eighth pole is one-eighth of a mile (also called 1 furlong) approximately 220 yards, from the finish. Poles are placed at intervals of sixteenths of a mile. The number 8 pole is a mark of one mile (8 furlongs). Races are run at various distances. In thoroughbred racing in the United States, races can be run at two furlongs (two eighths) and up to 1 1/2 miles (12 furlongs).
The pole vault.
Either on a track outside or in a gym/indoor track.
The cast of Pole Positions - 2008 includes: Drew Gerbik as Guy Playing Game Jason Hull as Jason Marie Madison as Marie
5¼ yards. It is also known as a pole and a perch. The reason for this odd measurement appears to be that it is a quarter of a chain, itself a tenth of a furlong.
track is when you run around a track certain distances in the shortest time. Since some of the lanes are shorter than others, start positions are placed accordingly. The field part is where you throw javelins, discuses, and do other activities.
gravity
jeff gordon
Michael was on pole 68 times during his 308 race career. He is the record holder in the category.