I agree pay outs aren't what they once were. In the 90s we could win 4-5K in N/SS for $75 entry, and that included a crew pass. But those days are gone. Anybody trying to get back their investment is living in a fairy tale land. Face it, this is a hobby. Something we do for fun. As long as the promoter is honest up front I'm good with it. that being said I can't travel like I did back in the day. You have to pick and chose.
Doug