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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. |