WMRA Grand Prix 2009

The withdrawal ,by Puchberg (AUT) of their Schneeberg race from the 2009 Grand Prix series prompted a re-think of plans for series. The WMRA Council, at its meeting in January, decided to replace this race with the 2009 World Championship, thus keeping the same number of races (7) and considerably increasing the profile of the Grand Prix. With their heavy expenses load the World Championship LOC will not be asked to contribute to the overall GP prize money. A small increase in the amount contributed by each race and a larger amount by the final Smarna Gora race will ensure that the total prize money remains the same as last year.

The World Championship will remain open only to those selected to compete for their country. Examination of previous results leads us to the conclusion that it is unlikely that many in a position of potentially winning Grand Prix prize money would fail to be selected for their country.

In recognition that it will be more difficult to acquire Grand Prix points in the World Championship, that race will attract enhanced points the same as the final Grand Prix race.

The 2009 Grand Prix regulations now appear under &lsquo,Grand Prix' on the &lsquo,Regulations' page