Its happened to me twice. I ran Quaker City a few times a year They had a N/SS race. There was low turn out. After winning they offered $100. I asked to talk to the track owner and negotiated 50% of th epayout and free entry to Sundays race. Then they cancelled Sundays race. Said I could run the Gamblers race. Went 5 rds to the last 3 cars. I was told they only pay out W & R/U, so no cash. That was the last time I ever made the 4 1/2 hr trip (one way) to Quaker. Also happened at Kentucky Dragway. It was a two day event. Many racers left Saturday night. The owner brought the remaining racers together and told us he had to reduce the purse. He had the racers vote on racing for reduced purse or cancelling. We voted to run. I won that event as well.
Doug