[urq] UPG 2008 Planning

[DGraber460 at aol.com]

OK-  wanting to help UPG some traction, I  have read most of the posts and 
tried to filter most of the input relating to  majority preferences and desires. 
Following is my input and opinions, hopefully  well thought-out, and very 
intentional regarding objectivity, and making every  attempt to be impartial. 
The important  components for most responders seem to be: 
1)      Race track 
2)      Scenic and challenging day  trip/road trip availability 
3)      Coordinating event (i.e. professional race series or other  major 
function) 
4)      Attractions/Amenities/Infrastructure 
5)       West Coast  accessibility 
6)      East Coast  accessibility 
My main  interest, which I think is shared by everyone, is to gather as many 
URQs as  possible. A recurring annual event would be fantastic! 
I  believe that trying to gather from both coasts with a central location to 
both  will achieve neither. While the suggestions of Kansas City & Omaha are 
very  central and would be on my “go” list (1 day trip), I think we would not 
get much  attendance from either coast. The recent Park City Utah event saw 
only 10 cars,  most of which were from Colorado. Planning an event 800 miles 
farther East (i.e. K.C.) and I feel the participation  will be even less. I have 
also not to date seen much East coast interest. Any  interest in K.C from 
eastern listers? 
After  much map searching and numerical evaluation, Colorado Springs meets 
the top 4 of  the above components with an “A” rating, and #5 with a B or C 
(admittedly F on  6). 
The  general consensus, which I share is, seems to be that the travel limit 
is a “one  day one way” distance. While Colorado Springs is not a day trip 
from the West  coast, K.C is not a day trip from either coast.  
Another point to  consider is that there are by conservative estimates, 
approximately 25+ URQs in  the Colorado front-range area. 
I’m  willing to compromise and contribute whatever resources of time and 
effort I can  to bring this to fruition. 
Dennis 
Denver 
Have  URQ – will travel (1 day one way)



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