EWC: running 24 hours just for glory…

Money is a generally taboo subject in motorcycle racing. When it is mentioned, they are often approximations and estimates more or less close to reality, and very rarely confirmed.

About ten days ago, we revealed to you the amount of finish bonuses for the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race, which is scheduled to take place on November 1 in Japan under a modified procedure (see here).

With 85 euros promised to the winning team, the event is financially attractive, even if that is not enough to explain the interest of the Japanese manufacturers, especially as the income drops quickly as the places go by.

But what about in France, for 24-hour races? We may race for glory, but certainly not for money, because even the team that wins the 24 Heures Motos or the Bol d'Or will not cover its entry costs.

24 Heures Motos August 29/30, 2020 :

The participation fee amounts to €5 per motorcycle:
– An entry fee of €2
– An advance of €3 on technical costs, supplies and fuel

Bonuses:
1st General Ranking: €1

EWC ranking:
1st: € 1
2nd: €700
3nd: €500

Superstock ranking:
1st: € 1
2nd: €700
3nd: €500

Bol d’Or September 19/20, 2020 :

Entry fee of €2