A local show in PA pays 275 or 300 to start. Let's face it, a RR tire (or even both rears) is one of the cheapest investments you can make in one of these cars. I understand not everyone can afford new tires every week, but if you plan at the beginning of the season to run a race like this, I think you could save enough money ($700?? for 3 new RR's) until the end of august.