In a nutshell, the NHRA itself is what's wrong with the NHRA National Events.

As many have said I WILL NOT spend $200+ to go a National Event again (Free tix and parking? MAYBE). I'd rather go to Antioch Speedway and see a 410 or 360 sprinter show in the Dirt. Last time I did that, we spent $75 all told for parking, beer, dinner AND A t-shirt. GREAT racing, too!