In 2015, the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires will have 12 races and pay out more than HALF A MILLION DOLLARS.
2015 Year-End Points Champion:
• $200,000 scholarship that can be used to:
· Drive a Mazda in a Mazda-approved series (e.g., Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge series and Cooper Tires Prototype Lites) or to
· Purchase 2016 MX-5 Cup vehicle(s) and, if there is residual, it can be used toward funding a drive in the 2016 Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup series.
Idemitsu “Hard Charger” Award – Per Race:
• Awarded to the driver and his or her crew chief who gained the most positions during the race. (Tie is awarded to the driver who had the highest starting position.)
• $500.00 paid to the driver / $500.00 paid to the crew chief
Sunoco Contingency Award – Per Race:
• 1st place = $200.00
• 2nd place = $100.00
• 3rd place = $50.00
Hawk Contingency Award (Hawk Product Payout) – Per Race:
• 1st place = $150.00
• 2nd place = $75.00
• 3rd place = $50.00
Mazda Contingency Award – Per Race
Pos. | Mazda Race Payout/Mazda Sunoco and Hawk Payout | Year-End Points Championship Payout |
---|---|---|
1st | $3750/$4100 | $4000 plus $200,000 scholarship |
2nd | $2750/$2925 | $3500 |
3rd | $2500/$2600 | $3000 |
4th | $2000 | $2500 |
5th | $1750 | $2000 |
6th | $1650 | $1500 |
7th | $1550 | $1400 |
8th | $1450 | $1300 |
9th | $1350 | $1200 |
10th | $1250 | $1100 |
11th-on | $500 | |
Hard Charger | $1000 |
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