Ya know I can`t tell you how many different kinds of racing I have either been a spectator at or been involved in. I have seen them all, interesting enough the only race I have never had the priviledge of seeing is Winston/Nextel cup, which I am a huge TV fan of. This boat drag thing is hands down the best bang for you buck. Where else for $25 bucks can you stand right next to 5,000 horses put your hand over the exhaust, blow your ears out. The adrenalin rush you get from attending one of these events is second to none. Yes because of the lack of money the safety and boat technoly may be a little behind, but there is hardly a run in any class where the driver is not hanging it out for all it is worth. If you ever have the chance you simply have to attend on of these events.