Why was the 24 Hours of Big Bear canceled in 2010?

a fun shot of Tinker racing SOLO at the 24 hours of Big Bear a few years back
I love that insect in the shot!

CYCLING NEWS has an interview with Laird Knight on why the 24 Hours of Big Bear has been canceled in 2010
http://www.cyclingnews.com

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GWADZILLA mention of BIG BEAR
GWADZILLA mention of Laird Knight