I love the Nat's format. It lets you see your skill level against the best. Who says that Joe Blow cant make the big show? New car, old car, it does not matter. 8th scale is pretty even. Billy Easton drove his old Thunder Tiger and almost made the show. There are a lot of good drivers out there who are unheard of. I really dont think the latest greatest motor/car makes too much of a difference. But I understand your gripe.It's all skill baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now electric, thats another story....................