I hate the direction racing is heading

That’s not racing that’s driving to a track, making a pass, and driving again to another track. Most of the time it’s technically a test n tune with an engine you bought from a builder a state away from you. Since this has nothing to do with real racing it should have its own post.
Just commenting on some of the cost and risk involved in “real racing”.
I rarely post at all, let alone in your posts.
I do however keep up on your adventures.