Why do certain drivers earn more money than other drivers at races? For example, this Sunday, Jeff Gordon made more money than Kyle Busch yet Kyle finished ahead of Jeff by two positions. What determines how much you earn?
2007-11-11 17:57:05 · 10 answers · asked by Balla 1 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ NASCAR
This question was asked about 1-2 weeks ago...this is the answer I provided for that person. Hope this helps. Below are 3 ways drivers are paid
1). The "base" payout for the race is in two parts. The racing purse is put up by the track and pays out on a straight declining scale, the winner gets more than second and so on down the line. On top of that is the television money which also paid out on a declining scale.
2).There are a number of different bonus payouts that drivers can be eligible for. For example the driver that leads the most laps wins the Gatorade Front Runner award and a $10,000 bonus regardless of where he finishes. Sometimes there are awards for drivers that lead specific laps, "hard charger" awards for gaining the most positions, headache awards for having bad luck, etc. These will all affect the final prize money.
3) In addition, NASCAR itself has the Winners Circle Program. This is a bonus award program that goes to the previous season's top ten winners, by number of races won plus the first two winners in the current season who aren't already in the program. This bonus helps ensure that the sport's big names go to every race.
NASCAR has an additional bonus paid out to any team currently in the top 30 in points which makes the race.
So depending on how you did last year, where you are in the points this year, which sponsor decals you have on your car and any number of other factors you could earn more or less than any other driver in the race. How you finished that day is only part of the total story.
2007-11-12 04:10:06 · answer #1 · answered by sierra_91_2000 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a set base for earnings.But the difference in money comes from the contengency sponsors.
These sponsors are the decals you see on the fenders or running panel or the "b" and "c" post of the cars.These sponsors give "X" amount in contengency money for the teams using their products.
Then there is the personal endorsement contracts.These contracts give their driver "X" amount of money for leading or being seen on the broadcast.
Then the lap money that drivers receive for leading certain laps or laps sponsored by a specific product.
2007-11-12 00:22:30 · answer #2 · answered by blakree 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
TV awards and sponsor awards can make a big difference. Some sponsors will give awards to the driver that was in 5th place on say the 55th lap or random things like that
2007-11-12 01:48:42 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are various special awards and sponsorship bonuses. Dupont, for example, may pay Gordon more than Kellogg's pays Busch, especially since the 24 car gets mentioned more often during the race than the 5 car. Special awards are like for best pit stop, best move, best save, avoiding contact, number of cars passed, etc.
2007-11-11 21:11:09 · answer #4 · answered by jgrevinjim 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
alot has to do with the sponsors each car has. some drivers want longer contracts,
2007-11-12 00:28:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
depends on the sponsors they have, primary, associates, sticker, primary sponsor is 10 million or more, associates are 100.000 or more and sticker do the products. hope this helps
2007-11-12 00:45:18 · answer #6 · answered by Nascarsis 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
good Earnings
2007-11-11 17:59:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
It depends on how fast you can drive
2007-11-11 18:01:02 · answer #8 · answered by ewdfch 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Depen's on how much 'shine y'all run b'tween races!!
2007-11-11 17:59:33 · answer #9 · answered by Lonnie P 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
WOW!!!!!
2007-11-12 01:53:04 · answer #10 · answered by Ed P 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋