yes, it is obvious by your eloquent and concise responses that you have been, and most likely still are a card carrying member of the nhra cognoscenti. a associate (sic).
Not hardly ..... I bailed-out of the NHRA in the late 80's ...as did many other people.
WE were not treated much better than the typical sportsman racer.
I don't have a problem with the NHRA, if you decide to race, don't complain about the cost or the competition. It's a dog eat dog world out there especially in racing. Who cares how your treated? Racing about winning not a social thing. The 80s huh? Wasn't that like a long time ago?? lol
Just because you were a sponsor don't make you chitt. Go do it and then tell me about it.