I'm sure that USAC puts some money in their coffers from FLO, just like they put money in their coffers for making only one brand of tire legal for those who race. This is nothing new and this has been going on for years, it's the way the World operates. Most everything going on is decided with kickbacks, like if you use my product, I'll give you some of the cost back. Remember the Green stamps of years ago. I don't think this has much effect on who shows up to watch a race as most people think this is normal.