[Adger Smith]

Don,
You didn't get it... You said [I can beat myself more than they can beat me in most cases lol]
I was trying to say;
That is exactly what they allow you to do. You change your game and make mistakes to beat yourself.
No doubt they make more runs and have more time to hone their skills than a non touring racer. That is one reason I like the IHRA's new Championship series. It takes one of the reasons to be a touring pro out. (another thread there)
It doesn't matter how the systems (rules, too) are changed. The person using or participating in the system long term will usually adapt and use it better/more effectively than a part timer.
I see no way NHRA or any other organization can can adapt rules to "level the field" as you have suggested in your posts.
It's left up to you to level the field on the track.

Go bracket racing and get some seat time and get a run rythm... then learn to adapt to the conditions, even in a run.