This just in from former racer Dennis Smith of Sport Tire Services:

Just a short note to let your readers know that Dunlop has posted $1.95 MILLION in contingencies for this year. (Almost doubled from 2002.)

Here is some data for you and your readers. (The individual organizations have the data or you could have the racers referred to us for further information.)

Organization/POSTED CONTINGENCIES
AMA Nationals = $105,950
FUSA National = $88,550
CCS/LRRS = $723,365
WSMC = $126,000
AFM = $46,330
WERA = $534,075
CRA = $69,900
CMRA/ENDURANCE = $45,000
WMRRA = $52,650
OMRRA = $59,925
MRA = $68,350
SMRI = $31,710

TOTAL POSTED = $1,956,110

For more information:

West of Mississippi, Sport Tire Services 800-776-8473

East of Mississippi, Race Tire Services 800-772-8473