I am from AZ, but have lived in KC for 1.5 years. I don't ride often due to time constraints. I usually only have time during the summer. Then I usually ride with Brad Jones, it seems as though everyone knows him. If you want some info on west coast stuff, give me an e-mail (I don't have a vast knowledge of the west coast races though). I can hook you up with some people that do all of the big races out west.