I've not read all the back story leading up to this post, but I applaud your attitude and the effort the event promoters went through to make it what it is.
If events aren't family friendly the sport and hobby we love will die out.
I kinda think the Dana 80 deal is somewhat overrated
You lose ground clearance going with the 80 chunk and it isn't that much smaller on the 'top' side as far as building around. The cool kids may be doing em but I think the Rock is a better route. IMHO