In the Mo./Ks. area it is a combination of lack of cars and lack of people in the stands. Most classes don't have enough cars for 2 heats. And the casual fan is almost non existent. Almost everyone in the stand is tied to a racecar or crew in some way.
There is a mutiny if there is any moisture in the track by the times heats start. so they throw water on hardpan so it will blow off in hot laps. So you end up watching cars slow roll the bottom or rubber race both in single file.
I gave up taking new non race fans because they usually end up bored and upset with me.
I have always been an open wheel diehard but honestly I watch Marshalltown , California, or Indiana online most of the time. Either that or drive to Indiana.
I used to be the I'm gonna find a track to go to every night somewhere but for me those days are gone. I've switched to quality over quantity.