WHAT — THE LEAGUE
Grand Slam Track is the premier global professional track league featuring matchups between the fastest stars in the sport. The league will host four annual Slams taking place between April and June, with eight competitors racing in each of the 12 event groups. At the beginning of each season, four Racers per event group make the starting roster to contest all four Slams. The next four competitors in each event group are the Challengers, whose recent performances unlock a lane to the most compelling head-to-head clashes on Earth. Each competitor will race twice over the course of the weekend with the best combined placing determining the Slam champion for each event group.
WHO & HOW — THE RACERS & RACES
Six men’s event groups and six women’s event groups:
Short Sprints
Long Sprints
Short Hurdles
Long Hurdles
Short Distance
Long Distance
Eight competitors in each event group per Slam
Half of the competitors will be Racers
Half of the competitors will be Challengers, seeking a spot next season as a Racer
All competitors in each event group will compete in two events per Slam
The winner of the Slam for each event group will be the competitor with the highest point total across both events contested
| Event group | Event 1 event 2 |
|---|---|
Short Sprints | 100m 200m |
Long Sprints | 200m 400m |
Short Hurdles | 100m/110m Hurdles 100m flat |
Long Hurdles | 400m Hurdles 400m Flat |
Short Distance | 800m 1500m |
Long Distance | 3000m 5000m |
scoring
Competitors will receive points for their finishing position in each of their two races. From 1st to 8th place the points are distributed as: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1. The competitor who finishes with the highest total number of points after the completion of both events will be crowned Slam Champion for their event group with prize money being paid out to each corresponding place. In the case of a tie within an event group, the lowest combined time will be used to determine the winner of that event group for that Slam.
When — the season
Format & Time: Four premier competitions annually from April to June with an emphasis on racing earlier in the season.
Slam Locations: Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles.
Tickets for each Slam event are available for purchase now.
Why — the stakes
Season long stakes
Highest combined prize pool for a season of track racing ever.
Chance to win $400,000 in total prize money over the course of a season.
Every place matters – we will bring the highest prize pool in the history of track from 1st to 8th place.
PLACING PER SLAM | PRIZE MONEY PER SLAM |
|---|---|
1st | $ 100,000 |
2nd | $ 50,000 |
3rd | $ 30,000 |
4th | $ 25,000 |
5th | $ 20,000 |
6th | $ 15,000 |
7th | $ 12,500 |
8th | $ 10,000 |
COMPETITOR SELECTION CRITERIA
Grand Slam Track is dedicated to creating the best head-to-head matchups and rivalries for fans globally. Our Racers are selected from the best on the planet across each of our event groups. Challengers are rivals, motivated by intense competition, and are emerging athletes looking to break through. Our selection criteria celebrates every type of competitor in the field. Racers and Challengers are selected by the Grand Slam Track Racing Committee based on a combination of factors to include the fastest and most popular athletes in track, with a focus on fierce rivalries and thrilling racing.
ANNUAL Roster: RACERS
Each year, 48 competitors will be named to the Grand Slam Track League as Racers. These athletes are selected by the Grand Slam Track Racing Committee based on a combination of factors to include the fastest and best in each race group, with a focus on fierce rivalries and thrilling competitive racing. Racers commit to racing in all four Slams per year. They will receive an annual appearance fee as compensation for racing in each Slam and are eligible for full prize money.
Factors we consider
Four competitors in each race group will be selected as Racers
Global champions and medalists
Top 10 rankings
Global following and fandom
Existing Rivalries
Slam-by-Slam Challengers
In addition to the annual roster, 48 additional competitors are selected on a Slam-by-Slam basis to challenge Racers. Challengers are chosen by the Grand Slam Track Racing Committee based on a combination of factors including recent performances and the most intriguing athletes and matchups.
Selection factors
Global champions and medalists
Top 20 ranked racers
Global following and fandom
Rivals to Racers
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