MTC GRAND PRIX
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WHAT IS THE MTC GRAND PRIX?
The MTC Grand Prix is a series of MTC-sponsored or directed races in which members earn points by competing in these categories for males and females: For Runners: Open (39 & Under); Masters (40-49); Grand Masters (50-59); Senior Masters (60-69): and Golden Masters (70 & Over). For Walkers: Open, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Masters and Golden Masters.  
HOW CAN I KNOW WHICH RACES ARE ON THE CIRCUIT?
Grand Prix races are identified on the MTC Webpage Grand Prix page.
DO I HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO EARN GRAND PRIX POINTS?
Yes. Your membership must be active on race day to earn GP points for that race.
HOW ARE GRAND PRIX POINTS EARNED?
GP points are assigned to the first ten MTC finishers in each division as follows: 1st- 100 pts; 2nd-85 pts; 3rd-75 pts; 4th-65 pts; 5th-55 pts; 6th-45 pts; 7th-35 pts; 8th-25 pts; 9th-15 pts; 10th-5 pts.
DO I HAVE TO RUN OR WALK ALL GRAND PRIX RACES TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PLACE?
No. You may run as many or as few as you wish. Awards are given according to total number of GP points earned in all 6 races.
DO ALL THE GRAND PRIX RACES I RUN OR WALK COUNT?
No.  Awards are given according to total number of GP points earned in all 6 races.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I CHANGE DIVISIONS DUE TO A BIRTHDAY?
Nothing. You stay in the division in which you first earn GP points. You will not transfer to another division until the next year.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT MY GRAND PRIX STANDINGS?
The MTC web page contains a Grand Prix update. Contact Jack Ward (601-201-1629) (mstrackclub@aol.com) with questions or comments concerning your point total as soon as possible. Results are considered final 30 days after publication in the Magnolia Runner.