The swap meet in Martin wasn't much, it was really based on the racing, so I see your point, I doubt that the MSA is going to move their show to Martin, so Hastings will probably live on, which is fine by me. Any chance I get to be around snowmobiles, and I'm there.
The story I get is this, last years racers weren't happy with YZRP (racing promoter) Many of them vowed not to race at Hastings again, they called for a change to be made. PSGDRA backed the racers request, thus Martin was created. It would be nice to see all the big racers at one place again, BUT, having grass and asphalt at the same place is really cool. Most of the big names will not return to Hastings to race, and are very happy with the Martin turnout, so I believe it will continue to grow from here on out. It will be interesting to see where the chips fall. This is what happens when people driven by $$$ instead of the love of the sport are put in charge, it's sad really.