I would think that an underfunded team in 8th or better wouldn't take any amount of pay off to drop out. Think about it - if you have run good enough to get top 8 acter 17 races, then you are a legitimate threat to go rounds and maybe win a race. With only 6 races to determine the championship, would you take $50k to lose out on the chance? Winning a championship is worth WAY more than a one time payout. Besides, I don't know too many racers that would give up a chance to fight it out for the championship. A little luck and some good timing can get a #8 team a championship.

I'll throw this in for debate.When George Howard had the $101 K to win T/F race in Huntsville last year,he barely had a 8 car field.You would think they would have flocked to the race,but they didn't. The biggest names there were Millican/Zizzo/Virgil Hartman etc. When George asked one of the most famous car owners why they were not coming,he was told "we don't race for money,we race for fun". At least he was honest and told George he appreciated him having the race but they were not going to come. The point being,the money don't make a hill of beans.

Well..the money don't mean nuthin..IF YOU ALREADY HAVE IT!! hehe

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