Harley-Davidson Motor Company has doubled its contingency payouts to racers in the AMA Pro Grand National Twins class from $5,500 to $11,000 per race for the upcoming racing season.
For 2013, Harley-Davidson Motor Company will provide a $143,000 contingency fund for Twins riders competing on Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the series’ thirteen scheduled Twins events.
The Twins contingency program will pay out up to $11,000 in contingency per event to the First through Eighth place finishing positions to riders on Harley-Davidson motorcycles per the following schedule:
First place:Â Â Â Â Â Â $4,000
Second place:Â $2,000
Third place:Â Â Â Â $1,800
Fourth place:Â Â Â $1,200
Fifth place:Â Â Â Â Â $1,000
Sixth place:Â Â Â Â Â $400
Seventh place: $400
Eighth place:Â Â Â $200
To be eligible for Harley-Davidson contingency awards, riders must display the Harley-Davidson Bar & Shield logo prominently on their leathers either on the front chest or right ribcage area.
Kris Schoonover (Harley-Davidson Racing Manager) says: “Harley-Davidson’s support for dirt track racing goes deep into the roots of the sport and we are pleased to increase the financial reward for racers who proudly carry the Bar & Shield in AMA Pro Flat Track competition.”
Dan Johnsen (AMA Pro Flat Track) says: “AMA Pro Racing would like to thank the Harley-Davidson Motor Company for all of its support. By increasing support for the riders that are bringing fans across the country such thrilling entertainment, Harley-Davidson is helping to ensure the future success of the sport. We are thankful and proud to have them as a partner.”
For more information on AMA Pro Racing Flat Track series, visit amaproracing.com.
Submitted by AMA Pro Racing
