Sad news: USCC Ceases Operations
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Sad news: USCC Ceases Operations
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."
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."
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Re: Sad news: USCC Ceases Operations
Well, i guess i don't need to worry about building a race sled then.
DE
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Dustin Elder
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Midmounts.... Lots and lots of midmounts...
"Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege."
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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
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
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Thanks for keeping us in the loop Joe!
It would be awesome if someone stepped up and took charge of this great organization.
DE
It would be awesome if someone stepped up and took charge of this great organization.
DE
Dustin Elder
Salem, OH
Midmounts.... Lots and lots of midmounts...
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Salem, OH
Midmounts.... Lots and lots of midmounts...
"Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege."
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That is a bummer, but hopefully another organization can pick up where they left off.
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Re: Sad news: USCC Ceases Operations
Way too early to be crying in your beer. Just saying. Things are happening behind the scene. Let's see how it plays out.
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It's a long time till race season. Many things could happen, be optimistic.
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JoeRainville wrote: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?
Always remember-Any parts leftover is money in your pocket.
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1976 Liquidator - I 500 raced by Jim Zimmer
1980 Spitfire
1982 Liquifire-Last sled my son helped me work on. He did most of the motor work.
1984 Trailfire
2007 Ski Doo GSX 500SS
Re: Sad news: USCC Ceases Operations
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
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Re: Sad news: USCC Ceases Operations
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.
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Re: Sad news: USCC Ceases Operations
BU1 wrote:Way too early to be crying in your beer. Just saying. Things are happening behind the scene. Let's see how it plays out.
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In case you didn't already think that Brian Nelson is the man, this proves it.
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yuuup !! way to go brian . plan to be there this year ,THINK SNOW wadeMatt wrote:In case you didn't already think that Brian Nelson is the man, this proves it.
certificate recipiant of the 12 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifre 440,
certificate recipiant of the 13 vintage challenge !! on a 340/s
certificate recipient of the 14 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifire 440
joe forgot the certificates for the 2015 vintage challenge
crossed the start/finish line twice at the 2013 and 2014 I500 on a 78 liquifire 440
certificate recipiant of the 13 vintage challenge !! on a 340/s
certificate recipient of the 14 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifire 440
joe forgot the certificates for the 2015 vintage challenge
crossed the start/finish line twice at the 2013 and 2014 I500 on a 78 liquifire 440