From what i understand,with this new format called the 50,000 dollar shootout,any driver that competes in it from any of the 3 divisions has a chance of doubling what was paid out last year,plus drivers not winning have a chance of winning more than they did previous too,plus more purse monies being offered for each individual race in the shootout.Should be one heck of a race season for all racers win or lose,because come the end of the race season,it sounds to me that any and all racers will all be winners.

can any car from any track run the specials and be eligible for the "special" cash?

Please run on a different night. Thursday like thayne said or even friday. Dont let your pride get in the way.

It's 2500 to win mini's.  3500 to win super stock, and 13000 to win llm.  the 'bonus cash' is if you win the mini race series that we will learn about in december.  Mark stated the the payouts are not top heavy, and a lot of money was invested throughout the field, not just the top car.

can any car from any track run the specials and be eligible for the "special" cash?

I don't see how, you'd have to run (register) for the season at Sunset... which means you're really committing to running for that tracks Championship in addition to the Sunset Invitationals and Stefko / McColl Series...