Sad news: USCC Ceases Operations

[JoeRainville]

Copied off Facebook this morning:

Minto, ND (June 9, 2012) - It is with both pride and heavy hearts that the United States Cross-Country Snowmobile Racing Association (USCC) will cease operations effective today.

Formed in 2002, the USCC literally put cross-country snowmobile racing back on the map and for the past decade has guided the sport's resurgence. The circuit and it's family of racers and crews suffered a tragedy in February 2011 when USCC founder and driving force, Pat Mach, passed away. Since then, the circuit has been run by the Mach family in Pat's memory. Today, the Mach family is announcing that it will no longer continue to run the USCC.

"We're so happy that cross-country snowmobile racing was able to grow and flourish under the USCC name," said Lisa Mach, owner of USCC. "This was a realization of Pat's dream, to have cross-country become strong again."

"There are so many people we could thank," said Lisa, "Especially our crew, the racers our sponsors and our fans. We're forever grateful for the friendships we've made and good times we've shared. It truly means a lot to us and we will never forget the time we spent at the races with everyone. We thank everyone for all their contributions and hard work to make it all happen, and we wish everyone the best of luck going forward."

[JD600]

Well, i guess i don't need to worry about building a race sled then.

DE

[JoeRainville]

Hi Guys,

I have been told to "stand buy" for more developing news on this story. I was also told to keep wrenching, so stay tuned!

-Joe

[JD600]

Thanks for keeping us in the loop Joe!

It would be awesome if someone stepped up and took charge of this great organization.

DE

[Matt]

That is a bummer, but hopefully another organization can pick up where they left off.

[BU1]

Way too early to be crying in your beer. Just saying. Things are happening behind the scene. Let's see how it plays out.

[WinnipegStPaul9]

It's a long time till race season. Many things could happen, be optimistic.

DA

[DeereKid9]

Hi Guys,

I have been told to "stand buy" for more developing news on this story. I was also told to keep wrenching, so stay tuned!

-Joe

Or did they mean in your case - Start Wrenching?

[lwb140]

FOR SALE 3 JD CC RACE SLEDS COMPLETE WITH 8 BRAND NEW NEVER USED FUEL JUGS just kidding everyone lets hope someone steps up to the plate . i cant imagine the work it would take to put on a 500 mile cc race . lets remain hopeful wade

[greenblood]

Well, that didn't take long...

http://www.arcticinsider.com/Article/Ne ... ian-Nelson

[SKNOWCAT]

I thought Mr. Rainbird was going to jump into the fire and take over. All kidding aside, it is very good news that someone like Brian is making the effort to keep the rich tradition of terrain racing alive. It will be a heck of a lot of work but he's probabably one of very few that would be up to the challenge. Good luck Brian. Oh, and Rainbird get back to work on your cross country liquifire you're down to 7 months to get ready. Also, double check those coolant plugs.
Steve T.

[BU1]

Way too early to be crying in your beer. Just saying. Things are happening behind the scene. Let's see how it plays out.

[Matt]

In case you didn't already think that Brian Nelson is the man, this proves it.

[lwb140]

In case you didn't already think that Brian Nelson is the man, this proves it.

yuuup !! way to go brian . plan to be there this year ,THINK SNOW wade