Latest update... The European Ford Event 2012 has been canceled.

http://www.europeanfordevent.nl/en/

in short:
Bankrupcy of the Owner of the showground.

Why not to Landgraaf, this has probably to do with the strict (near absurd) rules the owner of the Langraaf showground has put down, including insane fines.
- dog on the showground: fine
- oil leakage on the tarmac (just a small drop):fine (if it was there already or not.. that's not for you to decide) That's also the reason why there was a need to park up on the grass in stead of on the neat tarmac
- Donut or burnout on the end of the sprint/slalom:fine

(p.s. it's the same showground the well known Pinkpop festival is being held every year)

So it's unlikely they'll return to that showground, unless nothing else is there to be found.

The main issue with venues like that in Holland is the licenses needed to organise such a venue, apart from the additional licenses needed for track action. (the reason why 2010 was a disaster.. the track license was eventually canceled just the day or 2 before)

Unlike venues like Ford Fair, it's being organised by the volenteers of the XR/RS club Holland, and not by a commercial organisor. The budget is tight and the time is often short (after work hours and/or weekend for most people) It's been a miracle every year they got it all up and running.

Personally i find it sad this year has been canceled, but they had no choice. Time is to short to try and find another showground, incl licenses and advertising/PR around it.

It will be a blow to the event in all.. and hopefully the venue will get a new location for next year.