Fluids of all types are essential for a race car, and world-class companies are participating in this year’s Runoffs contingency program.

Sunoco, the Official Fuel of SCCA, will offer a $100 cash prize to the top finisher in every class, along with a $50 prize to the Sunoco Hard Charger for the driver who gains the most positions from the beginning of the race to the finish. Drivers in the GT-3 race are eligible for up to $1,000 for a top-six finish from the fuel company.

Mobil 1 and Red Line Synthetic Oil also offer top packages for racers using the premium oil brands.

Recently named the Official Oil of SCCA, Mobil 1 offers $500 cash and a Mobil 1 Racer Travel Kit that includes a suitcase, backpack, jacket, shirt and hat, among other prizes. Runners-up will receive a $400 product certificate, while third-place finishers will earn a $250 certificate.

Red Line matches the cash and product certificate amount for podium finishers, and includes a custom Red Line Oil driver’s suit for winners.

Throughout the week of qualifying, Gumout, the Preferred Fuel System Additive of SCCA, is supporting racers with the Gumout Pole Award, rewarding fast qualifiers with a $350 cash bonus. GT-2 competitors can earn cash from Gumout for finishing in the top six, including a $1,000 prize for winning the race. Likewise, Black Magic, the Preferred Automotive Detailing Products of SCCA, is rewarding the top six finishers in the Touring 2 class with an identical payout.

Technology has become a racer’s friend, both before, during and after the on-track sessions.

To encourage drivers to use the Official Racing Simulation of SCCA, iRacing.com is offering a free one-year subscription for a win, and a one-month subscription for podium finishers.

Most drivers are using some type of in-car video and data systems to help improve lap times. Race Technology USA is offering significant discounts on their DL1, DL2 or AX22 systems and accessories to podium finishers not already using their products and gift certificates for parts and upgrades to those who are.

Race-Keeper is offering $250 cash to winners and $150 product credit to podium finishers for supporting their video and data logger, while Chasecam offers $150 to all race winners. AiM Sports is offering an AiM SmartyCam for a Runoffs race win at Road America in select classes.

Racing service providers are also supporting customers with contingencies. Williams Racing Developments rewards eligible class winners, fifth, and 10th place finishers $300, $200, and $100 product credit. Meanwhile, Taylor Racing Engineering is rewarding fourth-place finishers with a $250 product certificate, while Tilton Engineering offers product certificates up to $100 for first through fifth place.

Several retail outlets for accessories also offer contingencies. Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies offers fourth, fifth and sixth-place finishers gift certificates worth up to $75 in each race. Summit Racing Equipment offers top-four finishers in eligible classes up to $100 in select classes, and Chassistools.com offers sixth-place finishers a Longacre digital tire pressure gauge and all program participants a 10% discount on Longacre products. Third place finishers can receive a $150 G-Force product certificate from Racer Wholesale, while Bald Spot Sports offers a free Creafoam Seat Kit for winners in eligible classes.

Pace American, the Official Trailer of SCCA, is offering cash to the top-six finishers in the E Production class, including $1,000 to the race winner. All classes can earn contingency from Holliday Canopies, whose program offers a $300 Custom Road Racing Canopy product certificate for a podium finish. Current owners can claim a $150 cash price in lieu of the product discount. Grassroots Motorsports Magazine is awarding subscribers who win in any class a $100 prize.

Spec Racer Ford and Formula Enterprises competitors can win $800, $400 or $200 from SCCA Enterprises for finishing on the podium. Staubli is offering the same classes $150 product certificates for drivers finishing first, fifth, 10th, and 15th. Touring car category National Champions, under a program offered by World Challenge, will receive free entries for the 2011 season if the winner chooses to make the leap to SCCA Pro Racing. Other podium finishers will receive a single-event entry if they choose to extend their racing career to the Pro Racing ranks.

More than 630 participants have already registered to fight for Championships in 28 different classes, following four days of qualifying in the days leading up to the races.

All 24 races will be aired live through SpeedcastTV.com beginning Friday, Sept. 24 and concluding Sunday, Sept. 26.

For more information on these contingency programs and how to register to participate, visit http://www.scca.com/contingencies.aspx?hub=1&cid=14. Drivers must register for contingency programs prior to competing and are encouraged to do so online before Sept. 8. Following that date, participants can register at the track. Program descriptions should be read carefully to ensure all requirements are met. Failure to meet any listed requirements will result in forfeiting of awards.

More information on the SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by Subway is available at www.scca.com/runoffs.