Paul Wright of Marietta Motorsports has announced a nationwide contingency program for riders who buy Kobe leathers. Marietta Motorsports is the U.S. importer and distributor of Kobe leathers.

A press release announcing the program read:

“Kobe World Class Leathers has expanded their national contingency program to include all WERA, all CCS/Pace, and all CRA road race events. Paul Wright at Marietta Motorsports says they are negotiating additional contingency deals with more racing organizations, and expects more announcements soon. The program pays back 8 places in each sponsored sprint class.

“Payout for WERA, CRA, and Pace Pro-Am classes: First place $50, then $40-$30-$25-$20-$15-$10-$10 for second through eighth place.

“Payout for WERA National Series sprints and Pace Pro classes: First place $75, then $50-$40-$30-$25-$20-$15-$10 for second through eighth place.

“Total contingency posted by Kobe for the 2001 season totals is an astonishing $496,930. Kobe contingency certificates are good towards purchases of anything in the Marietta Motorsports 1-888-FASTLAP Racers Catalog, making the Kobe program unique and very racer-friendly.

“Marietta Motorsports can be reached at 1-888-FASTLAP, or more information can be found at www.1888fastlap.com, or www.kobeusa.com.”