Millions to be paid out in Atlantic Series 2009
01/31/09 Following what was a day-long meeting between Atlantic Championship officials and the series' team owners, eFormulaCarNews.com rumors that over $3.5-million in prize funds is scheduled to be awarded in 2009.
While an official announcement likely won't come until early next week, sources within the Atlantic Championship community have informed the staff at eFormulaCarNews.com that the prize fund for the upcoming 2009 season will feature both an extensive per race fund and a hefty champion's bonus. It is believed that the winner of each 2009 Atlantic Championship race will receive $50,000 in prize money, with further money paid down to 10th place. In total, $1.5 million will be paid out in race prize money. Perhaps more importantly, the 2009 Atlantic Champion bonus will return with the series champion being presented with a check for $2 million at the conclusion of the season. Unlike the previous champion's bonus, this is prize may be used by the driver to help fund his 2010 campaign in any race series worldwide.