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| August 12, 2002 | Spencer, Lee | COPYRIGHT 2002 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Imagine how NASCAR would change if owners compensated drivers solely for performance.

No base salary mind you, strictly a percentage of the purse, plus any bonus a driver might receive from Winston at the end of the season. Didn't finish in the top 25 in points? Too bad. No Christmas bonus for you.

That type of pay scale is commonplace through corporate America. Anyone who has worked in sales understands the commission system: If you don't sell anything, you aren't compensated for the effort. Why not employ that method in NASCAR? One thing is certain: If drivers were compensated for where they finished, they would be more apt to get up on the wheel.

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