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[Alex Denysenko]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

OK, I guess I'll ask again. Why can't something like this be done?

It can be done Billy.

How do I know?

Because we did it!

USCN was broadcast on ESPN2 and it was not that expensive to produce.

Granted Ted Jones and Bret Kepner gave us a huge break, but in the grand scheme of things a monthly show can be done for peanuts by MEG with a couple of paying sponsors.

[Alan Roehrich]

Alex, the important questions are:

Could it be done again?

Would you do it again?

Would you help someone else?

Would enough racers show up?

Could it be done as a series?

[Alex Denysenko]

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

Alex, the important questions are:

Could it be done again?

Would you do it again?

Would you help someone else?

Would enough racers show up?

Could it be done as a series?

1) Yes, 2011 would be the 10th anniversary

2) Maybe, with enough racer support, a major sponsor or two, and no whining.

3) Probably not. Everyone has their own oppinions of how to do it and knows better than me and our little troupe. At least that's what they all told me afterwards LOL. Many have tried since and I don't recall one as successful.

4) Why not? We had over 500 the first time and most of the IHRA regulars dogged us even though we had IHRA's full support.
Some bull**** about a points race and too far to travel as I recall. More LOL
Touring pro's snubbed us as well. I think they didn't believe we could pull it off. Maybe they would show up this time?

5) Maybe, but I would not want to be in charge of a entire series. A annual event I would consider.

[Michael Beard]

Then the time to start planning is ASAP. I feel that one of the ingredients that helped make the event a success was the fact that you worked it out way in advance, which not only helped people plan, but also gave it time to spread the word among those not on the internet.

Let me know what you need. I have a race purse calculator spreadsheet, and I can do flyers, decals, race coverage, etc.

Several times over the years I've thought about putting on such an event, but the bottom line is: I'm not Alex Denysenko, and I feel that's another major ingredient that made it what it was. I don't think you could make a even a carbon-copy of the original work without it.

Proud to have been a part of The Original!

[Nitro Joe Jackson]

Proud to have been a part of The Original!

"I'm game"

[Mike Carr]

I'd be in for any help, also.

I drove past that points meet (25 miles from home) and a chance to race, and went 400+ miles just to spectate, and glad that I did. One of the most fun races I have ever been to.

[Adger Smith]

Proud to have been a part of the first USCN & ready to be a part of the second. We had better do it again before we are all too old to remember the MAGIC of the first.... Alex, I'm ready, anytime! Let me know. I can bring Ronnie for backup. :~)

[art leong]

I'll be there. I hope?

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Alex Denysenko

It can be done Billy.

How do I know?

Because we did it!

USCN was broadcast on ESPN2 and it was not that expensive to produce.

Granted Ted Jones and Bret Kepner gave us a huge break, but in the grand scheme of things a monthly show can be done for peanuts by MEG with a couple of paying sponsors.

And Alex, Thank you again for doing it I'll never forget it.