I tend to agree with Jeff in the fact it is about the money. Most people just simply cannot travel like years past, myself i am unemployed, there is no way i can make the long distance trips any more. Not that i don't enjoy getting out and driving, that is not the issue. I too have done the long drives out west, Dallas, Kansas City, etc. But sure couldn't do it today. The largest attendance for Scale Masters has always in been in the Midwest. That is not to say it should not be on the East or West coast. I think going to different sites gives more of an opportunity for others to compete that otherwise could not or would not make the trip. As far as the numbers being down at Top Gun, yes, i agree the economy has an effect on it but IMHO there are others factors that have brought the numbers down. I too have competed at TG, but not likely will i make that trip again either and for more reasons than money. That is another discussion altogether.