Several bonuses have been announced to encourage more local participation and a larger fan base to Friday's Watsonville and Saturday's Santa Maria point races with USAC/CRA and the USAC Western Classic Racing Series.
The United States Auto Club (USAC) will award a bonus to the three highest finishing drivers that register with the Western Classic Series. $500 will go to the top finishing driver, with $300 to second, and $200 awarded to third.
In addition, Chris Kearns has announced a $200 bonus to the highest finishing entry from the USAC West Coast 360s.
Local cars are also eligible to participate in USAC/CRA's contingency program that awards sponsor certificates to fast time, heat race winners, semi-main winner, hard charger, and more.
The incentives will be paid in addition to the regular USAC/CRA purse of $2500-to-win and $300-to-start the main event.