[Mark Yacavone]

I hope this doesn't sound like I'm sticking up for NHRA management.
I would say the decline in contingency awards has more to do with the economy in general, than NHRA.
The economy is not well and not getting better.
Some would make the case that it's terminal.
Take a look at the most recent Divisional entries in Div 2.
Those who still have money left will continue to race until they too, run out, or the dollar collapses completely.
Again ,there's a good case being made that it is inevitable.
But that brings us into political discussion,...and the bottom of the main page.