Purse Increased For 2003 Daytona 500

[kat2220]

From knowyournascar.com

Track News - Daytona 500 Purse Richest In History: The richest race
purse in the history of NASCAR Winston Cup Series competition will be at
stake when the green flag waves on the 45th annual Daytona 500 on Feb.
16 at Daytona International Speedway. The posted awards for this year's
Daytona 500 are $13,816,240, an increase of $1.5 million from last
year's posted awards. The posted awards for last year's Daytona 500, won
by Ward Burton, were $12,314,505. "The Daytona 500 is the most
prestigious race in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series and this year's
competitors will be rewarded handsomely for their efforts," Speedway
President Robin Braig said. The driver that takes the checkered flag in
the Daytona 500 will pocket a minimum of $1,352,080. The second, third,
fourth and fifth-place finishers will receive $949,550, $654,850,
$503,175 and $375,075, respectively.

 

[buckaroo]

I just wonder how far this is going to go. Eventually, something is going to give. I guess this is probably the best time to be involved in this sport if you are wanting to get wealthy. Of course, unless you are really lucky, the only way to get into the sport is if you are already wealthy. I just hate where it's all going. BUT, I guess I'd be singing a different song if I were involved in it.