Exactly right.I'm 64 yrs old so I've seen a lot of what you said happen thru the years.I've been to lots of National events,Spring Nationals(6times),US Nationals(2),Gator Nationals,lots of local tracks.I rarely watch tv coverage now.To add a little food for thought...looks like there's plenty of open seats.I don't want to sound like I dogging on the NHRA,but I DO think they are completed out of touch with what people want to see.JMO
On a positive note....great pictures & thanks for sharing