I doubt very much Pinks is gone for good.The high production costs most likely pushed the show into restructure.

Like the show or not Pinks brought grassroots drag-racing back to the forefront.500+ drivers fighting it out to run heads
up.
A few members here were fortunate enough to snag a Pinks all out win.That's Gotta be a big rush!

Maybe Nate and the old crew will back,who knows.
I'm hoping Pinks will be back in 2012 or sooner.