NASCAR Racing: monetary awards, jayski thatsracin, prize moneys

Question
how does nascar determine how much prize moneys the drivers and crew, owners get. it seems as thou some drivers who finish in the 20's, get more $ than those in top 10.

Answer
This is one of my top 5 asked questions. I've explained it many times here but for a complete detailed explanation (and since he has it posted permanently) please go to Jayski's FAQ page at: http://jayski.thatsracin.com/pages/faqrace.htm
and read question #4. Jayski and his other links explain it in much more detail than I could.
Thanks for the question and if you still have another, ask, and I'll do my best to explain it.
"Keep the shiny side up!"