Well the economy has really taken a toll on the car hobby industry. You have Holley in bankruptcy and now Crane Cams will be liquidated.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/25/dead-after-all-liquidation-of-crane-cams-announced/

Pretty wild that established names fighting for survival

"Alcohol is for drinking, gas is for cleaning parts, and nitro is for racing!" original author unknown, used by Gene Adams and Don Garlits among others