Barrel Futurities of America developed a new program during the 2002 season through which its top point earning members would be eligible to receive bonus money at the conclusion of the season. According to B.F.A. director and spokesperson Charles Brock, the concept was developed at the suggestion of members Bo Hill and Jim Warner. Brock said the B.F.A.'s board of directors opted to hold off on issuance of the bonus checks until after its final event of the season, the World Championship Futurity, so they would know exactly how much they could afford to spend on the new program.

"Our members suggested they would rather receive cash than commerative awards for their achievements," stated Brock. "We listened. The checks were issued to the current owners of the top point earning horses from the 2002 season. $21,500 was paid out to the futurity horses and $11,500 was paid out to the derby horses.

"This is our way of saying Thank You to those who supported the BFA throughout the year," continued Brock. "Lance Graves is a perfect example of the members who deserve these bonus checks. Lance attended every B.F.A. approved event this year and one of his horses ended up the #2 High Point horse of the season."