Last years feed was also sponsored by someone else (Pep Boys Speed Shop), so that may have something to do with it.

I believe Gear Vendors is sponsoring the live feed this year, they are also a major sponsor of the event. Maybe that extra day was too much extra?

Either way, as a person relegated to watching at home, I too miss it. I did however take the week off to watch it and maybe get a few tasks done around the house / garage at the same time---that's my story anyhow.