I know the prize money isn't the main source of income for these riders, but it almost seems insulting to make them stand up there holding a giant $700 check. No wonder Sam has that look on his face.
My vote is until the checks are at least 5 figures, give them the prize money but don't make them stand up there holding giant $700 checks.
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada 
My vote is until the checks are at least 5 figures, give them the prize money but don't make them stand up there holding giant $700 checks.
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