The orange leather jacket is the most prestigious award earned at the Maxxis National Championship race. There is no other jacket like it and it is awarded to the driver who crosses the finsh line first when the checkered flag drops; that driver is also known as the class Champion. Of course, the champions receive a championship ring, a trophy, and some tires but the orange jacket is the item most desired.

Drivers say they had rather win the orange leather instead of money. Money tends to disappear quick and it can’t be worn to the grid, but the orange leather jacket…well it will be showing up on the starting grid over and over for many years to come.