From a press release issued by USGPRU:


The USGPRU announced initial sponsorship and contingency for the 2003 season today.

These include sponsorship renewals from 2002 sponsors GP Star Hollywood, Silkolene, VP Racing Fuels, Braking Italy, Motion Pro and CCS/F-USA.

New sponsors for the 2003 season include Bridgestone Tyres with committed payouts to 8th place at all USGPRU events and EBC Brakes.

Total payout and contingency for the 2003 16 race USGPRU 125GP National Championship has already passed US $30,000 with more sponsors being added every day.

The first race of the USGPRU 125GP National Championship is scheduled for February 1st & 2nd at Willow Springs International Raceway on the Streets of Willow Road Course.

Payouts for the 2003 season are as follows:

CCS/F-USA – Over $6000 in total cash awards Paying 1-3 at all US events

VP Racing Fuels – 1st – 10th All events

Bridgestone Tires – 1st-$75, 50, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 20 – All events

GPStar Hollywood – 4th-8th $50, 40, 30, 25, 15

Silkolene Lubricants – $30, 20, 10 ($100 Championship Bonus)

EBC Brakes – $30, 20, 10 ($100 Championship Bonus)

Braking Italy – Product Awards

Motion Pro – Product Awards

Additional information on the USGPRU and the US 125GP National Championship can be found on the official USGPRU web site at www.usgpru.org.