For the 2002 - 2003 season, the amount of money posted from all contingency sponsors doubled last year's total. This year a total of $2.2 million was posted for the National and Regional Series from a record number of sponsors, paying out over $431,885 to amateur and professional riders. Record high payouts were made by two of the largest motorcycle manufacturers. Kawasaki paid out a total of $106,000, while Suzuki paid out an astonishing $124,180 to both professional and amateur riders on the season.

"This is the highest amount of contingency money posted and paid out in arenacross history," said Mike Kidd, founder and vice president of arenacross for Clear Channel Entertainment - Motor Sports. "Within the industry, this program is getting a lot of attention for being a great way to reach out to riders from coast to coast." Included in the 2002 - 2003 contingency program were five major motorcycle manufactures paying out contingency prizes: Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, and Husqvarna. Fourteen other motorcycle industry contingency sponsors posted money to the program as well: Barnett Dirt Digger Clutch, Boyeson Racing Products, Maxxis Tires, Niks Pro-X Pistons/ LA Sleeve, Pirelli Tires, Shoei Helmets, Scott Goggles, Sidi Boots, Spy Goggles, Thor, and Wiseco Pistons.

In addition to contingency payouts, riders competed for purse money and performance based bonuses each weekend as well as an astounding $115,000 series end points fund for the National and Regional Series'.

At each round, riders that participated in the National Series competed for a weekend purse of $25,000 that was distributed amongst to the top 15 riders in each of the four main events. The regional series paid out a $10,000 weekend purse each weekend, also paying out to the top 15 riders in the 125cc and 250cc main events.

Riders also had the opportunity to pick up some extra money each weekend in the audience-interacted intermission: the Dash-for-Cash and the Extreme Jump Contest. After the completion of 42 total events this season, over $30,000 was paid out to participants of these contests.

As Arenacross made its way across the country, interest in the sport has increased greatly. In addition to the record high amount posted for this season's events, arenacross will continue to add more events, more sponsors, and more money to benefit the riders during the 2003 - 2004 season and beyond.