I am not sure this news will necessarily draw cars back but it might be a step in the right direction. It is what should have been done in the first place.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 15, 2012
DICK JORDAN
$125,000 IGNITE 2013 CONTINGENCY ANNOUNCED
The largest contingency program in recent USAC racing history has been announced for participants utilizing Ignite high-performance Ethanol racing fuels in 2013. A total of more than $125,000 in year-end prizes and series race postings will be up for grabs in various USAC racing series.
Starting with the TRAXXAS Silver Crown Championship, participants will be rewarded with the preferred fuel option afforded by Ignite, with a $5,000 “powered by Ignite” bonus posted for each car entrant winning a Silver Crown feature. If the “powered by Ignite” option is not utilized in victory lane, a $2,500 bonus will be awarded to the highest finishing “powered by Ignite” competitor. With the new contingency postings for 2013, Ignite Racing Ethanol will be the preferred fuel of the TRAXXAS Silver Crown series, but not mandated. Competitors may use Ignite Ethanol or traditional methanol fuels in the series.
Other USAC racing series will also offer rewards for “powered by Ignite” usage. A $500 bonus is posted for a feature victory in the Ignite Midget series and Mopar .25 Midget Series competitors will also receive a $1,000 savings certificate for achieving a National Championship at season’s end.
“We are extremely pleased with the partnership Ignite has provided for these USAC incentives for 2013 and we look forward to the bonuses our participants will receive,” says USAC President/CEO Kevin Miller. “This is a significant step and one we embrace as we continue into USAC’s racing future.”
Originally Posted by Wallsracing:
Scrap the crown cars and put more money towards the usac sprint car series jmo
Not a smart move. USAC needs all of the divisions intact in order to be "successful." Losing one of the "Big 3" series (Silver Crown, Midget, and Sprinters) would be a huge hit to USAC.
This contingency deal should have been put in place from day one of the USAC/Ignite partnership, especially in the first season of the ethanol fuel. I believe there will be teams using both Ignite Ethanol and methanol.
Yeah Walls, that's it, all divisions. There would be no USAC if they tried that move. Remember, when Ignite first jumped in blindly, 2013 all divisions were supposed to make the switch. After the near slaughter of the Silver Crown division, USAC now knows they can't run ignite in the sprints or the midgets. Too bad they didn't think of that before the 2012 Silver Crown season started.
Glad to see they have the option now. I believe the guys who made it actually work a win this season may stick it out for the bonus $. Don't think many single car teams will use it. Ignite says it's the official fuel of USAC, when it's only used in 1 open wheel division and that's partial now? Ignite website brags its a much cooler burning and higher torque producing fuel. How are guys overheating engines if it burns cooler? Does it produce more torque? On another note, with the drought this year and the corn shortage what will it cost next season?
