I blame the economy more for making jobs unstable, people are just kind of scared to spend their money because they are uneasy about their job situation. Its simple really. I hate to break it to everyone but prices are always raising on everything so get used to it. I know we have never worried about the cost of gas here. like already said its really only a couple more dollars...

Also Im not really sure how people can bash an NHRA event... Have you ever been to one? they had to not run all of their classes at once at some events because of soo many cars. They are probably the reason a lot of people even knows drag racing exists. A lot of what they do is make this sport safer and if you cant afford to pay for the safety equipment, slow the car down.. 140 bucks for a seat belt every two years is nothing on what we spend on these cars...

Race within your means.. simple.

Casey