MotoGP CONTEST – Pick the Podium

Welcome to our 2010 MotoGP contest – Pick the Podium! This is your chance to show off your MotoGP knowledge (and face it, gut feelings) and compete with other fans to earn points and prizes.

Simply enter your selections for the race results on our selection form and then enjoy the races. Not only will your selections earn points and compete for the grand prizes (listed below) but you will also be eligible to win prizes every race! The “Podium” of prizes is as follows:

Prize #1 – A copy of the new MotoGP 09/10 video game for XBox 360 or Playstation 3

Prize #2 - A Hi-Res Video Event Pass on MotoGP.com for the upcoming race [A one-off event pass covering individual Grands Prix, including the 2010 MotoGP race in Hi-Res. This package is active from the day before the opening practice until two days after raceday, and also provides access to the motogp.com Video Library.]

Prize #3 – A “gadget” from Fiat Yamaha Team (hat, shirt, poster, etc.)

At the end of the 2010 season, the top three points finishers will win the following prizes:

First Place – XBox 360 Game Console & a copy of MotoGP 09/10

Second Place – A High-Resolution account on MotoGP.com for the 2011 Season

Third Place – A team pit jersey from the MotoGP team of your choice

Official Rules and Procedures:

The contest will be run every race week – points & prizes will be awarded for your picks.

1. Pick the top 3 finishers of the race. You must pick a rider to finish in each position.

2. Supply the margin of victory in seconds. You can use tenths of a second also. For example, you can enter 0.4, 1.1 or 2.0 seconds. The margin of victory will be used for bonus points and/or as a tie-breaker. OPTIONAL BONUS POINTS: Choose a winner of the 125cc and Moto2 races and earn extra bonus points. (It is not required to choose, but it might help you!) Only one guess per entry, and only one entry per individual.

3. Click on this link for the Pick the Podium form or mail your entries to contest@motoracereports.com. The subject of your email should include the Round of the Race and the track (example: “Hey – I’m a Bloody Genius! – Round 1 – Qatar”) Your email address will not be stored online for any purpose; you will only be contacted via email for the sole purpose of the Pick the Podium contest. Supply a name, nickname, or a team name so that we can post scores here and on our Twitter feed (http://twitter.com/motoracereports). Stats will be posted every week.

As an option, if you must, you can Tweet us your predictions, but everyone will see what a genius you are and steal your picks!

You can change your mind and submit a new selection if you want to; we will take the *last* submission that you make, as long as it is received by the deadline.

4. Points awarded – Points will be awarded each week toward the competition for the Grand Prizes.

Points System:

Pick Race Winner and correct Podium Order: 100 points

Pick Top three (3) finishers on the Podium: 75 points

Pick Two out of three finishers on the Podium: 50 points

Pick One out of three finishers on the Podium: 25 points

Pick the EXACT margin of victory: 25 bonus points (using tenths of a second as the smallest unit)

OPTIONAL BONUS POINTS: Pick the 125cc race winner: 20 points

OPTIONAL BONUS POINTS: Pick the Moto2 race winner: 20 points

5. Moto Race Reports reserves the right to alter contest rules and all decisions are final. (We have to say that.)

Sample Entry:

Name: Joe Fanboy

(Optional) Team Name: Broken Collarbones

1. Valentino Rossi

2. James Bond

3. Bruce Wayne

4. Margin of victory: 4.2 seconds

6. 125cc winner: Clark Kent

7. Moto2 winner: Al Simmons

(Remember, choosing a 125cc and/or Moto2 race winner is optional, you don’t have to do it if you do not wish to)

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THE START OF 125cc QUALIFYING PRACTICE. USE THE CLOCK AT MOTOGP.COM AS THE OFFICIAL TIME.

The Grand Prizes will be awarded at the end of the season. Good luck!