Cecil I may be wrong I thought it was 500.00 to start. Yes prelim shows will pay less to start and to win. Like Sandy posted 3,000.00 to win at Ocala prelims. Like USAC prelims were I think 1,500.00 to win at Perris I may be wrong on that. I am not putting USAC down I am just stating facts that non wing racers are paid less than wing. From local tracks to MSCS, Sprint Bandit and USAC they all pay less than wing. As a fan or a racer I would much rather go to a non wing show because I think you see better racing. I just wish someday that non wing sprint car drivers could make a living doing it like Outlaw drivers can. I am basically retired but I hate the fact that a drivers like Dave Darland, Jerry Coons, Shane Cottle, Jon Stanbrough and the list goes on and on can not make a good living. Yes they love it and would do it for a trophy but I think these guys earn it more than a NFL, NBA, or Major league player does. Times are tough so I do not see it changing anytime soon and you may see the wing purses change. Personally I can not wait for the warm weather and racing to begin. Everyone have a great 2 months and see you this spring.