# Grid (Starting Grid)

> Grid (Starting Grid) — motorsport glossary term on TRAACKS.

## Definition

The arrangement of cars at the start of a race, determined by qualifying results. Cars are positioned in a staggered formation, with the pole-sitter at the front. Grid penalties can move cars backward from their qualified position.

- **Category**: Racing
- **TRAACKS page**: [https://traacks.club/glossary/grid](https://traacks.club/glossary/grid)

## Related Terms

- [Pole Position](https://traacks.club/glossary/pole-position)
- [Qualifying](https://traacks.club/glossary/qualifying)
- [Formation Lap (Warm-Up Lap)](https://traacks.club/glossary/formation-lap)

## Links

- [Full glossary](https://traacks.club/glossary)
- [TRAACKS llms.txt](https://traacks.club/llms.txt)