I hate the direction racing is heading

This sounds like tracks are attempting a double elimination format? This is common in like softball and pool tournaments. The problem of course with drag racing is mechanical failures. By expanding the field thus adding more runs. Chances of car failure increases.

I'm not totally against the idea of buy back. If a fair portion of proceeds goes into prize monies. But from what I'm hearing it's not the case? (As you can tell. I haven't been to the track post Covid time. Sounds like changes have been made?)