Kankakee OPC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Never again!!!!!

**B VALACHOVIC** · 10-11-2005

Originally Posted by spn#43

Sorry it’s me again,

Since you mentioned Soccer, I just remembered that your son is playing Water Polo, can you believe that Pro players in Europe are actually making really good money in that sport????

In every sport there are people who are in it because they want to become Pro players one day, there are Pros, and there are Hobbyist, people who love the game but unfortunately they are not good enough to be Professionals.
My brain is on fire....

SPN please say to me how much you can win cash money in Champ at a race and do they pay down at a percentage or what is it.
What are the points worth in cash value at the end of the year per point.
How much tow money do you get if you complete everything and make the final, and is this based on actual miles to travel to the race site.
Thank you. Bob

**Mark75H** · 10-11-2005

In every sport there are people who are in it because they want to become Pro players one day, there are Pros, and there are Hobbyist, people who love the game but unfortunately they are not good enough to be Professionals.

So ... go with the flow instead of against it ... quit your job, sell your house, move to Japan, go to pro driver's school and be a pro ... prove yourself and make the big bucks!

**Miss BK** · 10-11-2005

Thankfully he doesn't have to do that just yet. There are still a few boat racing organizations who are willing to ply their vision here in the US. If only we can just figure out how to end the five year restarts with Formula One/Champ, and learn not attack those with the visions, then boat racing in the USA really can prosper beyond hobby-level, like it has in Japan, Canada and the Emirates.

For those who want to see it, let's start using that Blue Fish truck for sponsor benefit. And PLEASE bring back the Calcutta - that way both fans and drivers can make more $$$$$.

**Miss BK** · 10-11-2005

Mercury Racing usually handles the payouts for Champboat Points. I probably can find that on the Mercury site.

I don't know what Champ pays the regular racers, but here are the details on the Rookie Program:

Champ Boat Series Rookie Program Renewed
Executive Director Wayne Worthy also announced the renewal of the Champ Boat Series Hydro Tec Marine Rookie Program for 2005. The program will offer up to five rookie drivers the opportunity to race in the Champ class without paying membership or entry fees and compete for prize money bonuses.

The top three rookie finishers at each Champ race will receive bonuses of $800, $400 and $300 in addition to winnings paid from the basic prize money schedule. The top-finishing rookies in the series standings will receive special recognition at the end of the season. To qualify for the program and receive all available prizes, rookie drivers must attend all scheduled Champ races.

The program defines a rookie as a driver who has not raced in more than three events in any one Champ Boat Series season.

**B VALACHOVIC** · 10-11-2005

Originally Posted by Miss BK

Thankfully he doesn't have to do that just yet. There are still a few boat racing organizations who are willing to ply their vision here in the US. If only we can just figure out how to end the five year restarts with Formula One/Champ, and learn not attack those with the visions, then boat racing in the USA really can prosper beyond hobby-level, like it has in Japan, Canada and the Emirates.

For those who want to see it, let's start using that Blue Fish truck for sponsor benefit. And PLEASE bring back the Calcutta - that way both fans and drivers can make more $$$$$.

BK how much can you win at the champ races Cash Money and do they pay down as a percentage or what is it.
How much are the points worth ,cash value at the end of the season per point.
How much tow money do you receive if you complete everything and start the final . Thank You Bob

**Miss BK** · 10-11-2005

Most teams rely on sponsorship dollars to keep their teams afloat, they aren't living on prize money. This is the case with all major motor sport teams - Even NASCAR teams are funded by sponsors, but a good sponsor is impossible to secure without a productive Series.

But a healthy series which offers television, media attention and sponsor perks is what keeps the team sponsors happy, and keeps the teams funded.

As far as prizes, I don't know what they pay out for each race. I think it differs per event ---- For instance, Terry Rinker won money PLUS a $25,000 Girard-Perregaux watch at the Pittsburgh race. (See http://www.champboatracing.com/home/read.asp?ID=2 )

Here is the Series and Mercury year-end Points payout for ChampBoat in 2004:

2004 CHAMPBOAT SERIES FUND PAYOUT
Mercury Contingency Fund*
POSITION
CHAMP - SST-120 ________ ROOKIE
1 $6,000 - $3,000 ________ 1 $4,000
2 3,900 -- 2,600 ________ 2 2,500
3 3,000 -- 2,400
4 2,650 -- 2,100
5 2,150 -- 1,900
6 1,900 -- 1800
7 1,650 -- 1500
8 1,400 -- 1200
9 1,250 -- 1000
10 1,100 -- 1000

Series Point Fund**
CHAMP_____SST-120
15% -- 8%
11% -- 6%
9% -- 5%
7% -- 4%
6% -- 3%
5% -- 2%
4% -- 2%
3% -- 2%
2% -- 2%
2% -- 2%

*Payout of total $50,000 based on retail value of goods.
**Estimated points fund payout $25,000 cash. Amounts listed are percentages of whatever the final total cash payout might be.

**B VALACHOVIC** · 10-11-2005

Originally Posted by Miss BK

Most ChampBoat teams rely on sponsorship dollars to keep their teams afloat, they aren't living on prize money. This is the case with all major motor sport teams.

But a healthy series which offers television, media attention and sponsor perks is what keeps the team sponsors happy, and keeps the teams funded.

As far as prizes,
Here is the Series and Mercury Points payout for ChampBoat in 2004:

2004 CHAMPBOAT SERIES FUND PAYOUT
Mercury Contingency Fund* Series Point Fund**

POSITION
CHAMP SST-120 ROOKIE CHAMP SST-120
1 $6,000 $3,000 1 $4,000 15% 8%
2 3,900 2,600 2 2,500 11% 6%
3 3,000 2,400 9% 5%
4 2,650 2,100 7% 4%
5 2,150 1,900 6% 3%
6 1,900 1800 5% 2%
7 1,650 1500 4% 2%
8 1,400 1200 3% 2%
9 1,250 1000 2% 2%
10 1,100 1000 2% 2%

*Payout of total $50,000 based on retail value of goods.
**Estimated points fund payout $25,000 cash. Amounts listed are percentages of whatever the final total cash payout might be.

BK Thank You. Now everyone can see this for the Champ Series at least.

**Miss BK** · 10-11-2005

You are welcome Bob.

keep in mind this was for last season. I don't have the info for 2005.

**spn#43** · 10-12-2005

Here is 2005 Champ Boat prize money payout

Champ

Pole position- $500.00
1. $4.000.00
2. $2.500.00
3. $2.100.00
4. $1.800.00
5. $1.600.00
6. $1.400.00
7. $1.300.00
8. $1.200.00
9. $1.100.00
10. $1.000.00
11. $1.000.00
12. $1.000.00
13. $1.000.00
14. $1.000.00
15. $1.000.00

Rookie

1. $800.00
2. $400.00
3. $300.00

SST-120

1. $1.500.00
2. $1.000.00
3. $800.00
4. $700.00
5. $600.00
6. $500.00
7. $400.00
8. $300.00
9. $300.00
10. $300.00

SST-45

1. $600.00
2. $475.00
3. $350.00
4. $225.00
5. $100.00
6. $100.00
7. $100.00
8. $100.00
9. $100.00
10. $100.00

Plus end of the season Series Point Fund like Val posted already and Mercury Contingency Fund.