2025 Drift Competition – Payout Rule Book

Below are the official guidelines for entry fees, how prize funds are allocated each round, and the end-of-season payout structure for the 2025 Cash Comp Drift Series.


1. Entry Fees

  1. Standard Entry Fee
    • Each driver pays a $50 entry fee per round.
    • There are 16 spots available per round.
  2. Total Per-Round Revenue
    • With 16 drivers, total revenue per round = $50 × 16 = $800.
  3. Adjustments to Entry Fee
    • Drivers may vote to adjust the entry fee (e.g., $60, $100) if there is unanimous or majority agreement.
    • Any change must be announced during the drivers meeting before the round begins.

2. Season Points Fund

  1. Allocation Percentage
    • A portion of each round’s total revenue is set aside for the Season Points Fund.
    • Two common allocation options:
      • 25% of $800 = $200 per round
      • 50% of $800 = $400 per round
  2. Accumulated Total
    • The total Season Points Fund = (Allocation per Round) × (Number of Rounds).
    • Example (8-round season):
      • At 25%: $200 × 8 = $1,600 total
      • At 50%: $400 × 8 = $3,200 total
  3. Additional Contributions
    • Any driver or sponsor may add to the Season Points Fund at any time.
    • Sponsors may also offer additional cash or prizes to expand the pool or create additional reward tiers.

3. Round Payouts

  1. Per-Round Prize Structure
    • From the remaining revenue (after setting aside the Season Points Fund), the top 3 finishers each round may receive a payout.
    • A common breakdown for the per-round payout is:
      • 1st Place: 50% of the designated round payout
      • 2nd Place: 30%
      • 3rd Place: 20%
  2. Announcement of Payouts
    • The exact payout amount per round should be confirmed at the drivers meeting, depending on the final entry fee and participation.

4. Season-End Payout

  1. Top 3 Drivers
    • At the end of the season, the total Season Points Fund is distributed to the top 3 drivers in overall points.
    • Standard breakdown:
      • 1st Place: 50%
      • 2nd Place: 30%
      • 3rd Place: 20%
  2. Expansion of Payout Spots
    • If sponsor contributions or additional funds increase the Season Points Fund, additional places (e.g., 4th or 5th) may also receive a share.
  3. Points System
    • A separate points system will determine final standings. Drivers must compete in multiple rounds to maximize their points.

5. Rule Amendments

  1. Voting
    • Any modifications to entry fees or payout structures require a vote or organizer approval.
    • Final decisions must be announced clearly before the next round begins.
  2. Sponsor & Driver Contributions
    • Any new sponsorship deals or driver donations will be clearly communicated.
    • Changes to the fund are recorded and announced so drivers understand how payouts may be affected.

6. Summary

  • Transparency: A fixed percentage of each round’s revenue builds the Season Points Fund.
  • Incentive: Round and season-end payouts encourage consistent attendance and performance.
  • Flexibility: The entry fee can be adjusted if drivers collectively agree, keeping the competition accessible yet rewarding.