Coffee, as they say, is for closers – but when it comes to the 2023 SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® contingency programs, benefits are to be had by way more than those on the podium. Need examples? Hawk Performance offers a Runoffs contingency program that pays deep into the field – 10 spots deep. And Hawk’s not alone – multiple brake manufacturers offer contingency programs that pay into double-digit finishing positions. In fact, glancing through the extensive Runoffs contingency offerings listed below, it quickly becomes apparent that everyone racing at the 2023 Runoffs needs to register – like, now.

That’s right, registration for Runoffs contingency programs is open – it’s also easy and (best of all) free! From requirements to payouts, every contingency program is unique, so be sure to check each program’s details thoroughly before signing up, which includes applying the correct (and free) stickers. Links for each program can be found below.

If you accidentally neglect to sign up for one of these contingency programs before heading to the Sept. 23-Oct. 1, 2023, SCCA Runoffs at VIRginia International Raceway, you can sign up on site – simply head to tech and look for the contingency desk, where you’ll find the necessary forms and stickers. But remember, you need to sign up prior to the applicable portion of the contingency offering – it’s no good registering for the Tire Rack Pole Award after you’ve found yourself on the top of the grid sheet, and to claim the Sunoco Hard Charger prize, you need to be registered prior to the race.

Also as a reminder, Runoffs contingency programs differ from those during the regular U.S. Majors Tour and Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour, meaning you need to sign up for the Runoffs programs even if you’ve registered for similar contingency programs earlier in the year.

Read on for the details, click the links to find out more (or head to the SCCA Contingency webpage), and then register by clicking this link.

Hawk Performance, Official Brake Products of SCCA (Select Classes)
1st: 5 Free Axle Sets; 2nd: 2 Free Axle Sets; 3rd: 1 Free Axle Set; 4th:  $125 Certificate; 5th: $100 Certificate; 6th: $90 Certificate; 7th: $80 Certificate; 8th: $70 Certificate; 9th: $60 Certificate; 10th: $50 Certificate
Track Record Breaker: $200 Certificate

Sunoco, Official Fuel of SCCA (All Classes)
Hard Charger Award: $100

Tire Rack, Official Tire Retailer of SCCA (All Classes)
Pole Qualifier: $500 TireRack.com Product Certificate
5th: $50 TireRack.com Product Certificate

Summit Racing Equipment (All Classes)
1st: $150 Certificate; 2nd: $100 Certificate; 3rd-6th: $50 Certificate
Hard Luck: $50 Certificate

Bell Helmets (All Classes)
1st: $100; 2nd: $75; 3rd: $50
15% Onsite Discount on all New Bell Helmets – See OG Racing in Vendor Area

Carbotech Performance Brakes (Select Classes)
1st: Product Sponsorship (6 Axel Sets with contract)
2nd: $300 Certificate; 3rd: $250 Certificate; 4th: $200 Certificate; 5th: $175 Certificate; 6th: $150 Certificate; 7th: $125 Certificate; 8th: $100 Certificate; 9th: $75 Certificate; 10th: $50 Certificate

EBC Brakes (Select Classes)
1st: $250; 2nd: $150; 3rd: $75

Eibach Springs (Select Classes)
1st: 4 Eibach Springs; 2nd: 3 Eibach Springs; 3rd: 2 Eibach Springs

Ford Performance (Select Cars & Classes)
T1, T2, T3, AS, FF – 1st: $2,000; 2nd: $1,000; 3rd: $750
SRF3 – 1st: $275; 2nd: $250; 3rd: $225

Goodyear Tire (Select Classes)
1st: 3 Tire Sets; 2nd: 2 Tire Sets; 3rd: 1 Tire Set

H Production Nationwide Points Championship (HP)
7th: $250

Hyperco Suspension Coils (Select Classes)
1st-2nd: 2 Free Hypercoils Certificate; 3rd: 1 Free Hypercoil Certificate

PAGID Racing (Select Classes)
1st: 1 full-car set of brake pads; 2nd: 1 axle set of brake pads

Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies (All Classes)
4th: $100 Certificate; 5th: $75 Certificate; 6th: $50 Certificate
Super Sweep Winner: $250 Certificate

Penske Racing Shocks (All Classes)
1st: $150 Certificate; 2nd: $75 Certificate; 3rd: $50 Certificate

Pirelli Tire (Select Classes)
1st: 3 Tires; 2nd: 2 Tires

SCCA Enterprises (Select Classes)
1st: $700; 2nd: $500; 3rd: $300

SPA Technique (All Classes)
1st: $150 Certificate; 2nd: $100 Certificate; 3rd: $75 Certificate; 4th: $50 Certificate; 5th: $25 Certificate

Tilton Engineering (Select Classes)
1st: $250 Certificate; 3rd: $150 Certificate; 5th: $75 Certificate

Toyota/TRD (Select Cars & Classes)
GT2-GT3 – 1st: $2,500
Other Eligible Classes: 1st: $1,500
Tow Money: $1/mile ($1,000 max)

Function + Form (Bronze – All Classes)
1st: $300 Product Certificate; 2nd: $200 Product Certificate; 3rd: $100 Product Certificate

G-LOC Brakes (Select Classes)
1st: $500 Certificate; 2nd: $400 Certificate; 3rd: $350 Certificate; 4th: $250 Certificate; 5th: $200 Certificate; 6th: $150 Certificate; 7th: $125 Certificate; 8th: $100 Certificate; 9th: $75 Certificate; 10th: $50 Certificate

Hankook Tire (Select Classes)
(10+ Starters)
B-Spec – 1st: 8 Tires; 2nd: 6 Tires; 3rd: 4 Tires; 4 th-6th: 2 Tires; 7th-18th: 1 tire
Eligible Classes on F200 Tires – 1st: 8 Tires; 2nd: 4 Tires; 3rd: 2 Tires
Eligible Classes on Z214 Tires – 1st: 4 Tires; 2nd: 2 Tires; 3rd: $200 Certificate
(5-9 Starters)
B-Spec – 1st: 6 Tires; 2nd: 4 Tires; 3rd-5th: 2 Tires; 6th-7th: 1 tire
Eligible Classes on F200 Tires – 1st: 4 Tires; 2nd: 2 Tires; 3rd: 1 Tires
Eligible Classes on Z214 Tires – 1st: 2 Tires; 2nd: 1 Tires; 3rd: $100 Certificate
(3-4 Starters)
B-Spec – 1st: 4 Tires; 2nd: 2 Tires; 3rd: 1 Tires

Hoosier Racing Tire (Select Classes)
Spec Miata – 1st: 8 Tires; 2nd: 4 Tires; 3rd-4th: 2 Tires; 5th: 1 Tire
Other Eligible Classes – 1st: 4 Tires for each ‘24 Majors Tour events (10); 2nd: 4 Tires; 3rd: 2 Tires

Mazda North American Operations (Select Classes)
GT-1, G-T2, GT-3, GT-L, EP, FP, HP, T1, T2, T3, T4, STU, STL, SM, B-Spec – 1st: $4,000; 2nd: $2,000; 3rd: $1,500; 4th: $1,250; 5th: $1,000
FX, FE2, FA, P1, P2 – 1st: $3,000; 2nd: $1,500; 3rd: $1,000
Super Sweep: $1,000
Tow Fund: Up to $500

Nissan Motorsports (Select Cars & Classes)
(GT-R, 370Z 2009-’19, Sentra 2014-’23, Versa Note 2014-’19)
1st: $3,000; 2nd: $1,500; 3rd: $1,000
(Non-current Nissan/Datsun models)
1st: $1,000; 2nd: $500; 3rd: $250

Racekeeper (All Classes)
1st: $300; 2nd: $150; 3rd: $75

Speed Sport Engineering (FV)
1st: $100
Pole Qualifier: $50

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