For those of you like myself who hate the new format. I got and email back from Rich's assistant. That said the following:
"Rich thanks you for the email and the input. The SPEED network has had total control of producing and editing the show this season. Rich passes on all input to them and they continue to make changes. We'll have to see what 2010 brings. Rich thanks you for the time to write and hopes you'll continue to watch next season."

Pinks is cool so don,t break your own rules

You can tell the network has taken over...The new format is mos def all Hollywood. What a bunch of sell out's! No grass root racing here anymore...I hate it. I never watch anymore. I've been in the D/R game for 23 years and when the first "Pinks" aired I was hooked. I was so pumped, then along came the fast and the furious format. Who the hell is Willie B and what the hell does he have to do with Drag Racing..? Bring back Ken and Nate! You know, the difference in a drag racing crowd and just your everyday Joe is we take Drag Racing serious and all the hoopla is a smack in the face to a REAL Racer. I enjoyed watching Nate form a field and I thought he was a prick, but fair as well. Give NAPA a call, couldn't hurt. Mike Saylor / Harlan, Ky

I agree really wish it was the old crew. What happened to Nate and Ken?