I made my first 1/4 mile pass at the Chrysler Classic in about '97. I started going in' 95 and I think in its heyday it was every bit as good as the Nats(didn't reappear there for a couple more years).
I only raced that one year, but I sold some stuff and always at least walked around and watched some racing. It sucked to see it become what it was on the swap meet/everything - but - racing side of things. Hate to see it leave completely. Now what the heck do I look forward to spending all my money at in May?