Alan...you should definetly go to NRP. They don't call it the "NRP Experience" for nothin'. Yes, true, I am a bit biased with that assessment given the facts that it is the track where I first raced way back in 1985 (looks quite a bit different now), that I had two terms of employment there, and our family's long time friendship with the Bader family. I learned most of what I know about the business end (and entertainment end) of drag racing from Bill, Deb, and Bill, Jr. along with Jim Weinert. However, there is simply no facility nicer or better run. What they could bring to the table for NHRA could allow that company to make the next step in its growth, popularity, and business success. The Halloween Classic at the end of October would be a fantastic example of their expertise. Over 1200 bracket racers of all shapes and sizes, 5 days of killer racing, a costume contest like no other, and all the NRP hospitality you can handle.
There is a nice bit of land adjacent to the west side of the facility that could be added to the NRP acerage. At one time there were plans to build a tower/suite structure that straddled the track over the burn-out area that would effectively connect both side of the "stadium" to offer increased suite capacity and, yes, Larry, a press center. The hurdles to overcome to hold a full-blown NHRA national event are mere inconveniences as compared to the negotiations to make a final agreement between the two parties...
The World Nationals were once a favorite event for Ford, GM, and Chrysler being just and hour and a half away from Detroit...something to think about.