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Originally Posted by GTOLou

I wonder if it is a sign of the times a little bit.

I am just a hobbyist - raced my 69gto grudge match's w/ a 474 and then a 535 (that I later sold 6-7 years ago). Raced from maybe 2003-2013. I went back to watch my local track and had a blast - did notice that the fans had switched from coolers/beers to weed. Was everywhere.

I've got a son in early 20's - he loves cars, but no interest in drag racing.

Idk you guys - maybe the hobby is slacking off a bit. I'd love to hear what other folks are seeing at their respective track.

Speaking of local tracks I've been at mine since the mid 80's. Raced every week from mid 80's to 2011. Sold the race car and just kept the gto street car but still love drag racing. I've seen my track go from great times to thin times and the last couple of years back to having good turnout s I'm happy to say. Been through going to be Sold for multiple reasons to just closing down but because of some dedicated locals that won't let go they manage to keep things going and do the best they can,,,at least for now. It first opened in the 60's I believe. And I see all ages,,,watched a woman in her late 70's bracket racing her black late model challenger...I thought it was great. There definitely was alot of drama here with some of the old racers,made for some good reading, like Lil jack defending his visner heads and even big chief would pop in some times but I always enjoyed reading the progress each one of them was making on their particular race car.