Qualification For Grand Prix
For the 2007 season, there were 15 permanent riders joined at each Grand Prix by one wild card. The top eight riders from the 2006 championship qualified as of right, although as Hans Andersen had already qualified the 9th placed rider was also included. These eight qualifiers were, in championship order:-
- (1) Jason Crump
- (2) Greg Hancock
- (3) Nicki Pedersen
- (4) Andreas Jonsson
- (5) Leigh Adams
- (7) Matej Žagar
- (8) Tomasz Gollob
- (9) Jarosław Hampel
They were joined by three riders who qualified via the Grand Prix Qualifying final. These riders were, in order by qualifying position:-
- (13) Wiesław Jaguś
- (14) Rune Holta
- (6) Hans Andersen
The final four riders were nominated by series promoters, Benfield Sports International, following the completion of the 2006 Grand Prix season.
- (10) Antonio Lindbäck
- (11) Scott Nicholls
- (12) Bjarne Pedersen
- (15) Chris Harris
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