The problem here is that this is NOT just about you. It affects everyone in the drag racing community.
At some point, tracks will not even be able to get liability insurance if they don't meet certain safety standards.
Adding to that, if there are several accidents at a track where the riders weren't wearing proper safety gear at a minimum, it's going to end in a lawsuit. That's just how it is these days.
We are no longer living in the age of personal responsibility. Today it's, "blame someone else first and see if you can cash in on it."
As far as I am concerned, these tracks should FORCE people to wear the proper safety gear or do not race.
If the riders are passionate about the sport, it will not be an issue.
If the riders care about anyone, other than themselves, it will not be an issue.