I`ve been racing since `62 and raced numerous brands of cars. NHRA has become sponsor or more correctly lobbyist oriented. It is not driver/car against driver/car. It is about money. Bracket started in the late 60`s and early 70`s, and you could race on the weekends and not strap your family budget. Then the index came along and nearly every car could have a place to race. It is not only the economy. NHRA is big business and only cares about selling media coverage. Race when you have the money and greed will take care of NHRA.