It was the first under the promotion of IMG, who had purchased series organisers Benfield Sports International (BSI).

All rides counted towards Grand Prix points totals, including the semi-final and final, which counted as double (6-4-2-0) and therefore the maximum points for a single Grand Prix was 24 (5x heat wins, semi final win and final win).

This scoring revision was introduced as a result of comments made during 2006 that the four finalists received too many points compared to the losing semi-finalists who received little benefit compared to the 9th placed non-qualifier.

For the 2007 season, there were 15 permanent riders joined at each Grand Prix by one wild card.

These riders were, in order by qualifying position:- The final four riders were nominated by series promoters, Benfield Sports International, following the completion of the 2006 Grand Prix season.