Unfortunately, I am a 46 year old late comer to racing, though I've ridden in some form or fashion most of my life. I must say, this is the most damn depressing/disheartening thread I've read and after reading Rob's post from Feb 6, it's a wonder that any crits get put on at all. Nothing like getting all excited and revved up about a passion only to find out that it's in its death throes.