GLENPOOL, Okla. — Over $10,000 in added money will be paid out to Ortco Inc. United Sprint League presented by Same Day Auto Repair competitors this year according to information released by series owner Michael Tyre.
Tow money will be paid to the top-10 drivers with perfect attendance starting with the third race of the season. The top five in points will receive $100 each, while 6-10 will earn $50 apiece.
The May 4 event at Caney Valley Speedway in Kansas will be the first event paying tow money due to the the season-opening Hero 100 is a points-only event with the first regular points races is April 13 at Creek County Speedway.
The tow money program will be paid out in lieu of a traditional end-of-season points fund. Tyre feels this is a way to better support racers financially at each race rather than waiting until the winter to pay out a points fund. The cost of traveling to the track continues to rise and this tow money program exceeds the amount of money paid out previously for a points fund with the series.
In addition to tow money, heat race winners will earn $100 at each event while the feature hard charger also earns $100. With tow money, heat race pay and hard charger pay, a driver could potentially earn up to $300 in extra money during most races this season.