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Because American Honda is paying in both the Supersport/Superstock classes and the Superbike classes at many club races, at first glance it sounds like a racer with a CBR600RR could win $3000 a weekend in just 600cc classes. However, there is a catch, (actually a couple of catches, if you’re not a U.S. citizen or don’t have a green card), as explained in the fine print for the Honda contingency program:

“Contingency awards will be paid based on the rider’s best overall finish in one class, per registered unit, per event. Contingency will not be paid for multiple classes at the same event with the same machine. A minimum of five (5) riders in a class (in any event) must race for contingency to be paid. Contingency payouts will only be issued to riders with a valid U.S. social security number, a valid U.S. mailing address and a completed W-9 form.”