I think the days of paying for your racing with winnings (with the exception of special shows)is gone. in Aztec in the hobby class if you finish (the main) out of the top 4 you get $25, that doesn't even cover 1 pit pass. I started out the year with a budget,9 sponsors and the attitude that I am going to have fun this year despite having an evil car last year. it worked for me-had fun all year, didn't tear up too much stuff and had $16 left in my account! hope 2104 is the same.