can't wait to sign up!

I could live with that!  any way its done I'd really like to do a KTR

Another good question: how do we get some early season races in CA?  The coast is ridable all year round, and the past two Januarys have been clear, blue skies almost the entire month.

The Enduros are mighty fine, but I wouldn't mind getting my multiday, Grand Depart whistle wet while half of the continent is buried in snow.

check out http://www.socalendurance.com/ Jason puts on a great race in january ea year! after that its March or April till VQ or JDM

I'm really looking for a multi day stage race to do in 2012.... I was looking at trans rockies or trans-sivania but I'd rather do a CTR style race less supported more adventure!

I'm in! just show me the logistics/route and a date

FWIW, I think the space exists for a revived, public KTR.  I think you'd find a lot of people willing to pay a $30 fee for the privilege of racing as a community (which is the major appeal anyway).  Have an official start, a sign in sheet at the finish, and reserve space at an establishment the next day for brunch, chatting, and an "official" presentation of finishing times. 

Hell for $100 (the avg going rate for an 1 day ultramarathon race) add in a couple of water stops and I think you'll have a whole lot more then 100 people try and sign up!