You can start 22nd Sat pass 15 cars and make an additional $125. But, you will have 40 laps to do so. Why make this a USAC event and pay those bozo's a sanction fee? Dump that money back into the purse. I would guarantee you everyone will still show up if this was the structure

1) 10000 Whoever runs 5th would likely deserve $2500 instead of
2) 6000 $1175. $950 for 11th. $50 breakdown to 17th. $600 to
3) 4500 start. Reward the guys for running up front.
4) 3000
5) 2500
6) 2000
7) 1750
8) 1500
9) 1250
10) 1000