Racing for money can create a large problem in the U.S. In many states and the NCAA, it is against league rules to accept prize money. We have enough problems getting youth involved, but by introducing prize money that completely eliminates them from competition. I am a college athlete and bought a formula 18 and race almost every race in the season. If prize money were offered, I would have to quit because racing for prize money would null my amateur status and I could no longer compete at the college level. The same goes for any high school athlete. The minute they compete for prize money, they lose their amateur status.
Leah