Pure conjecture, random memories and thoughts-
- That money sounds a bit high...
- Lime Rock has been under different managements. Not too many years ago, regions were paying, what, about $22K for a race weekend? Now, I think it's in the $53k or so range.
- There have been a number of "Pro IT" support races over the years. Peter Roberts was instrumental in running one series.
- The name "OMP Import Challenge" rings a bell.
- We've done the NASCAR support race a few times, and it's always pin and needles to see if we even race, as they run long with all the cautions, and we've been up against Lime Rocks hard engine off time.
- One year it rained, and we sat around, and around, and...... and i was amazed that NASCAR, having a hillside full of people twiddling their thumbs waiting for the course to dry, didn't contact SCCA and have us out there racing, and, wow, what an idea, drying the course. Nope, we waited until it was nearly dark!
With today's management and the philosophies that Lime Rock operates with, I'd be shocked if an arrangement could be reached that would allow such a generous prize payout.