I started going to drag races in 1962, and have been a rabid fan for all of my life. I see several problems.

The average guy can't race at a pro level any more, even if he combines his desire with others... so the "dream" is over.

The brand identity has disappeared in Funny Car. Force can sing "Ford" 20 times at each event, but there isn't a Ford part in the car.

Fuel classes have become a fine science, and the 3-4 big teams that can do development, and share info and resources can overwhelm the smaller teams.

The cars aren't as wild & wooly as the old stick shift cars, and altereds.

Brackets don't allow cars to actually race headsup any more... which seems like a basic requirement for fast cars. WHO IS FASTEST???

The cars all look like a bottle or box of some product, and lack that glint from glamorous paint, chrome and polish. It used to be like going to a car show. Noe they are all mostly quicky paint, with vinyl stick-ons.

The Pro Stocks and Gassers (which used to be headliners) were built from real production cars!

...and many more reasons I don't care if I miss a race on TV any more. The only time I actually go to the track now is for nostalgia events.