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No Monster Cup
No Redbull Straight Rhythm
Instead, have different race formats (currently being done) and major payouts through out the season (possibly at the triple crown rounds). Plus, possibly have a round of straight rhythm type racing with another large payout.
Unless Monster Cup is already scrapped for 2018, which wouldn't surprise me. I can't find anything on it.
The reason I bring this up is because I know I'm not the only one to get bored after the first 6 rounds and then tune in towards the last few.