I know I've known for making long posts and this one I believe is going to be one of those posts because I have a lot of things I believe I need to say in order to properly handle this newfound necessity.
And here we go...

For just under a year now, I have been active in various Knight Rider communities, keeping my identity concealed in the shadows. At the time it was a necessity given certain competition between interested parties.
I began this journey with a singular goal…to gather support for Glen A. Larson and for him to recognize the importance of the fans who support his vision of Knight Rider…a vision that one man (and his car) can make a difference.
I began my time here as an outsider, a man who does not exist amongst a fan base who existed primarily as text on a screen. When I provided the Knightcon 07 video, I proved that whether or not people believed me at the time, I had accomplished something that had never happened before. I did it originally as a form of apology for misjudging my good friend Steve Fawcett but I believe things also happen for a reason...the video took on a greater purpose.
I started a spark that revived the belief that Knight Rider was not extinct and energized faith in its resurrection. Aside from the fact NBC went and made a backdoor pilot, I had already started this rally of support with the debut of the Knightcon Video…it was the proof people were waiting to see and Glen’s first public address to his fans in over a decade. I posted the video with the help of Merrick from AICN and I showed the world that Glen A. Larson is still a creative force that was not yet ready to retire.
I’ve made enemies due to certain people I’ve decided to align myself with who I know well enough to trust or call my brother. Because of these enemies I have tried to keep my personal life separate from my “internet” life.
Not out of fear of exposing who I am, but at the time I had different stances I had to take with conflicts of interest and revealing who I was could damage my professional reputation later down the line. Everyone who has sought to “expose” me has only proved one solid undeniable fact…I have told the truth.
I have made no delusions about my professional status, nor have I exaggerated my involvement with certain projects. I am not some high profile studio exec, nor am I a celebrity by any means…what I am is a fan who uses his talent to inspire people across the world.
I stand by the people I believe in and I ignore or avoid those I do not. I don’t have many personal friends but the ones that I do have, I can trust in.
Now enemies and studio conflicts are no longer an issue. I have reached a point in this Knight Rider based journey where neither matter anymore. Who I am is no longer as important as what I am doing and I am doing great things that will change the landscape of Knight Rider fandom forever….
Is that a bold statement to make? Is that arrogance?
No…
Because my name is Nick Nugent and I am everything that I have said I am from the beginning.
I am a digital artist. I know and am good friends with Glen Larson and I protect and greatly value his trust. I have disclosed no details of what information he has trusted me with because I believe in the motto, “In Glen Larson We Trust.”. My seal isn’t just an image it’s a symbol of commitment to proclaiming how inspirational of a man I think Glen is from experience…not just reputation.
I have often wondered if making my presence online would somehow jeopardize his trust in me and some people sought to challenge that trust... they failed.
My actions speak volumes and in this world, you value those people you can trust. I am not trying to change the world and my meager accomplishments probably don’t hold a candle to others out there more successful then I am but what I have is faith and determination.
I believe in Glen’s vision of a modern day re-imaging of Knight Rider and I want to be a part of his legacy even if it doesn’t involve a Trans Am. As a kid I grew up watching Knight Rider like so many others and it has inspired who I have become today. Michael Knight taught me that by making the right choices, you can make a positive difference in people’s lives….
If I can influence how Knight Rider will be seen from one generation to the next, then that is what I will do to the best of my ability. To see that the ideals and concepts that made the show so memorable, a show about a nearly invincible car of tomorrow are not forgotten or swept under the rug in exchange for “new directions”.
Knight Rider will always at its core be about one man making a difference and about capturing that “wow” factor from both a story and design standpoint that captured the imagination of children and adults alike.
I know this because I have a 680 page “resume” to prove it.
I believe in the power of recognizing and involving the fans in whatever evolution Knight Rider is going to take in the future. I believe in preserving the original mythology and making people aware of where everything started…with one man’s dream.
I value the series I grew up watching on tv, for better or worse. It wasn’t perfect and yes some of the effects were cheesy but you know what? I was a kid, I didn’t care…all I wanted was a Trans Am to be my “buddy” and to be Michael Knight.
When people sit there and try to point out how ridiculous and campy the original series was, they seem to forget that no matter how hard we try we’ve all grown up. We can no longer see these things with childlike innocence. We know about production, plot, effects, etc.
I honestly think people just need to step back and let the show take you for a ride, instead of trying to tell it where to take you. In some ways we have certain expectations but even so you’re either going to like where you’re taken or you’re going to come back for more.
Be it a motion picture or a tv series…let them both take you for a ride and see where the experience takes you before you decide not to get in the passenger seat.
As far as how I portray myself on the boards as “=VK=”…
I think Michael said it best in Knight of the Juggernaut (altered to make my point)
"One man can make a difference, that’s what being a fan is all about…that’s what I’m about and whether or not you people approve of my methods, it gets the job done."
I believe in reaching for the stars and capturing my dreams. I believe fear is the only thing that can stop me and I no longer fear hiding who I am because now I know that the friendships I’ve made both professionally and personally are stronger then whatever opposition I may face from internet bullies who sit there with nothing better to do then blog about how much they hate everything they’re not a part of.
I have associated with and have made friendships with cast and crew from this wondrous show that I could only dream about. I have had the distinct honor to speak to what I consider one of the most influential automotive designers of our generation, the always humble Michael Scheffe.
I have stood by his work and supported his mastery of his craft. I see his art recreated by fans who love his designs so much…they have to take it right off the screen and own it for themselves. Hobbyists and replica builders alike…to me I see people wanting to capture their dreams of owning their own K.I.T.T. or K.A.R.R. just so they can sit in their talking car and pretend they too are Michael Knight, just to know what that feels like to be in his shoes.
I don’t care who makes better parts, I care about the people behind their craft. I believe Don Colie’s craftsmanship speaks for itself. I believe in people and what they stand for. Don is not just my friend, he’s practically my brother.
I proudly support Don Colie and the talent he’s known for not just because of his craftsmanship but because of who he is…because of the heart and undying passion he has to make a difference in people’s lives.
I appreciate what Neil and Mike have done here (even if I haven’t always agreed with it) and I after meeting them at SDCC I can say that I do support knightrideronline. I don’t always approve of their methods but it gets the job done.
I am a proud member of Knights of the West Coast and I greatly admire every member within it. Dave Doggit and Daniel Trujillo (Cal Jedi Knight) are truly passionate people who are still excited in expressing what Knight Rider is all about. To share that appreciation with the world and spend money out of their own pocket to hold these events like the the Saugus Car Show in September. They give their proceeds to Make a Wish, a charity recognized worldwide for their efforts to make dreams come true.
I stand by my friends and I will overcome my enemies because like the molecular bonded shell my willpower and my integrity is virtually indestructible.
I admire the friendships I have made and those people who email or PM me their gratitude for what I am doing to expand the fandom of Knight Rider. It is because of those people who I can’t even list, because of that passion and support that I have decided to add another facet to my creative resume…
Co-author…
I believe what I have done will change the landscape of Knight Rider forever and I believe what started with a video greeting for Knightcon 07 for a friend, will be the first step towards a greater future and that future now begins with the release of…
The Knight Rider Companion.
(see another thread for more detailed info about it)
I’m not going to sit here and list all of my accomplishments or tell you my life story. Instead I am going to take a different approach and let you discover what I’m all about for yourselves.
I am Victor Kros and this is what I do
http://www.valaryc.com
http://valaryc.deviantart.com/
http://www.myspace.com/valaryc
http://www.myspace.com/vkros (if you wish to be added to my friend’s list, use this account)
http://www.youtube.com/user/victorkros
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2201043/
Great things are coming for Knight Rider fans. Not just a book, not just a motion picture, not just a television series but I dare say a Knight Rider based revolution has started. I believe that Saugus is going to ignite a spark that will capture the attention of generations young and old…
I believe that Paul Casey will create an event of such epic importance it will demand to be repeated year after year. I believe he is everything that he says he is and that he can do everything he sets his mind to. I can’t wait to see what he has in store for us fans in Vegas and am extremely pleased to be a part of it.
I am proud to be a part of The Knight Registries, KRUK, and Knight Rider Online communities and now as a man who no longer has to hide in the shadows. My name may be Nick but here in the internet world I am happy as Victor Kros, =VK=, Vic, and that will not change. People can call me whatever they like and I’ll still be a man making a positive difference that people can believe in.
I believe in the passion of you fans, I believe in the vision of Glen A. Larson, and I thank those of you who continue to believe in me.
Not because I’ve made a book, not because I know Glen Larson, not because I want you to like me but because in my life…
You fans make the difference.

=VK=
