Event format
During 1997 the initial SGP scoring system was used for the final time. Each rider raced every other in the meeting with the top 4 qualifying for a final - the points for all other riders determined their finishing position in the meeting and therefore their championship Grand Prix points. The 4 finalists scored 25, 20, 18 and 16 points, with the remainder scoring 14, 13, 12, 11, 9, 8, 7, 6, 4, 3, 2, 1. == Qualification for Grand Prix ==
Qualification for Grand Prix
The 1997 season had 17 permanent riders and one wild card at each event. The permanent riders are highlighted in the results table below. == Calendar ==