If they rely on ticket sales to keep these events going, then they need to figure out what will bring folks in. I think ( don't know for sure) Lucas relied on the Top Fuel boats to bring the crowds in. That seems to be what they promoted the most. I suspect they paid these teams to show up. Again I don't know for sure! But Top fuel has gotten to the point they can't sustain what it costs to have them. I have read other articles talking about the Top fuel programs in the car world, and the parts availability at their power levels are starting to decline. So there doesn't appear to be a good outlook for them. The other problem they have is how many bracket classes they have. True racing fans can understand bracket racing, but the general public as a whole don't get it. That also makes it difficult for people to watch and know who won. I did notice at the finals, the announcer was doing his best to explain bracket racing to the fans so they would understand what they were watching. I know the boat guys will hate my next suggestion, but they need to build the PWC class. Let's see some modified PWC's instead of all this slow stock crap. I wouldn't mind watching a PWC that gets after it. They have a large following, that could help pack seats. I know they don't draw them in now, because it's just stock PWC that we are all annoyed by. But to grow a sport, it takes an open mind. I think an after hours grudge match would also be cool! Let some of these racers put their money where their mouth is. I understand it would have to have some rules so they didn't get too stupid, but the Outlaw events are growing. The crowd would love that, and it would be cool to see a mix of boats out their doing their thing. There are a few things I think sanctioning bodies can or will have to do to keep the sport alive. It would be real easy to let it die, it will be hard work for those who are willing to keep it alive and going! As performance boating enthusiasts, we have to support these sanctioning bodies, and participate where we can. The arm chair quarterback approach is not going to help out here guys! :smile30: