Analyzing ML2026 E6: Funnel Endurance, A Chaotic Event
While watching this years Funnel Endurance race, I thought that there were lots of crazy lead changes throughout the funnels, so I decided to go through the video slowly and make some data to analyze it. If anyone wants to take my data and make some nice visual infographs from them please feel free to use the data!
Methodology:
For the starting blocks I measured when the marbles crossed the plastic divider to the first funnel. For subsequent funnels I measured when the marble dropped through the funnels hole. There may be a few (especially late on in the event) where the marbles transitioned off-screen, for these I guessed a time.
Graphs shown:
Position of each marble 1-16 as they exit the numbered funnel
Time spent in each funnel
Raw Time Data (for anyone who wants to make nicer looking graphics)
Interesting "Awards":
Funnel Hog (awarded to the marble who stayed in a single funnel for the longest amount of time)
3rd Tied: Oceanics Funnel 7 and Solar Flares Funnel 13 at 19.40 seconds
2nd: Crazy Cats Eyes Funnel 11 at 19.97 seconds
1st: Green Ducks Funnel 8 at 22.18 seconds
Speed Demon (awarded to the marble who stayed in a single funnel for the shortest amount of time)
3rd: Bumblebees Funnel 4 at 2.08 seconds
2nd: Savage Speeders Funnel 4 at 1.86 seconds
1st: Hazers Funnel 2 at 1.44 seconds
Best Funnel (awarded to the marble who gained the most positions in one funnel)
2nd Tied: Kobalts Funnel 8 (14->3), Raspberry Racers Funnel 5 (12->1), Green Ducks Funnel 8 (12->1), Oceanics Funnel 7 (12->1)
1st: Black Jacks Funnel 6 (14->1)