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American Honda Motor Co. will post road racing contingency money for riders on Honda CBR600RR, CBR600F4i, CBR954RR and RC51 models in the 2003 season.

According to WERA Operations Manager Sean Clarke, “They called me about 1:00 this afternoon, and they’re going to be paying in our National Challenge Series. The big news is the payouts: $2000 for a win, $1500 for 2nd, $1000 for 3rd, $750 for 4th, and $500 for 5th. Also a $2500 bonus for the Championship in each class.”

Clarke said he couldn’t remember when Honda last paid road racing contingency money, but it’s been a long while.