TOPEKA, Kan. (March 25, 2016) – The 2016 Tire Rack® SCCA ProSolo season is right around the corner, and again this year top finishers at each event can gather contingency awards from multiple manufacturers and racing-related companies. A list of this year’s offers can be found online at the SCCA Contingencies webpage. Be aware that competitors must register for some contingency programs before March 31 to be eligible.
Mazda is back in 2016 with a $300 award for a win and $175 for second. Challenge drivers can take home $400 for a win or $250 for second. Year-end Class winners earn $1,000, with $600 for second and $300 for third. And those finishing first, second or third in year-end Challenge points can get $600, $400 and $200 respectively.
Drivers competing in a 2002 or newer MINI vehicle with original MINI powertrain, MINI USA offers a cash prize of $250 for a win, $100 for second and $50 for third. An additional $1,000 goes to year-end points leaders in various Classes.
Honda Performance Development is again involved with ProSolo where winners in multiple Classes can earn $100, with $50 going to second and $25 for third. Additionally, $200 in HPD Bucks goes to year-end Class and Challenge champs.
Subaru of America is also a manufacturer supporting its 2016 competitors. Class winners at each event can grab $250, with $125 going to second and $50 for the final podium spot. And for year-end points leaders in Class or Challenge, $1,000 is awarded. Second place gets $750 and $500 for third.
Toyota/TRD brings to the table $200 for Class winners at each ProSolo event. Year-end Class and Champion points leaders can also claim $1,000 at season’s end. Scion FR-S competitors are eligible to claim $200 for first or $100 for second from Scion. Those driving any Scion model can gather up $200 for a win, as well as $1,000 for year-end Class and Challenge leads.
Several tire manufacturers are also supporting Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo with cash for top competitors. Falken Tire is offering prizes of $300, $200 and $100 to podium finishers, in that order, running on Falken products. Those using Toyo Proxes R1R tires can earn $300 for wins, $200 for second and $100 for the final podium position in Classes at each event. For Challenges, Toyo will provide $500 to top finishers. Year-end Class leaders can claim $1,000, with $500 awarded to those finishing second. And $1,000 will go to year-end Challenge points champions.
Kumho Tires is aboard this year with product credits in the amount of $300, $200 or $150 for in-class podium finishes. That amount doubles for any Street or Street Touring category. And those that arrive on the Challenge podium can also win $300, $200 or $150 in product credits; as well as four free tires for year-end leaders in Class or Challenge.
BFGoodrich Tires in 2016 offers up two free tires for Class and Challenge winners, and one free tire for second-place finishers. Year-end Class and Challenge winners can receive four tires, and second-place Class champions can claim two tires. Hoosier Racing Tire has a similar contingency award schedule, but also offers four free tires for ProSolo Finale Class and Challenge winners, and two tires for runners-up.
And finally, OS Giken this year will produce product certificates in the amount of $200, $100 or $50 for those finishing in first, second or third.
Again, many contingency opportunities require pre-registration. Details and instructions to register for each of these programs are available at the SCCA Contingency webpage. For additional information about Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo, visit http://www.scca.com/pages/prosolo.
Image: SCCA ProSolo Competitor at Crows Landing
Credit: Mary Pozzi
