Winston Gives to award more $$: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and its Winston brand have increased the annual Winston Cup points fund by more than $2 million for the 2001 season. Last season, went to $10 million, with $3 million going to the series champion, Bobby Labonte. The 2001 points fund now amounts to $13,020,000, with $3.6 million being paid to the series champion and $1.35 million to the second-place finisher. An additional $360,000 is available to drivers this season through the Winston Cup leader bonus, which pays $10,000 each race to a driver who wins and leads the points race as a result. If the bonus is not paid during a weekend, it rolls over to the next race(That’s Racin’)(2-10-2001)
