Dates for Desert Storm 09 or set....Going to be a HUGE event!

[Tank]

I know it's early, but never too early to start planning!

April 23rd through the 26th will be the dates for the 2009 Desert Storm Poker Run.

Arguably the biggest and best poker run in the nation with well over 200 applicants each year participating in four days of festivities including the block party, shoot-out, powerboat races and poker run, this years event will prove to be bigger and better than ever!

With participants representing many boating manufacturers and after market performance boating product companies, as well as entrants from across the nation including New York, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, Illinois, Washington, California, Arizona and many other states, this is once=2 0again a “must attend” event!

With this years event, as in years past, the promoters, organizers and sponsors will continue to value helping charities supporting our troops and local community youth charities Last years event successfully raised over $17,000.00 for local charities including Soldiers Angels, Havasu for Youth and the Patrick Tinnell Memorial Park.



Tentative schedule:


Thursday April 23rd 2009

The event will kick off with what many say to be the biggest block party of it’s kind. Several city blocks down town will be closed to traffic as numerous poker run contestants and sponsors move in to display their goods. This is the opportunity for all to get an up close and personal look at poker run boats including manufacturer’s newest products. While perusing the seemingly endless sea of eye candy, choose from one of the several venders on hand providing food, drinks and all the aftermarket goodies needed to insure your boat and crew are in top form.



Friday April 24th 2009

Beginning with a parade lap through the infamous Lake Havasu Channel and under the Famous London Bridge the 2009 Desert Storm Poker Run kicks off. Participants will then proceed to several pre-determined card stops collecting their poker run cards. At the south end of the lake, spectator boats line both sides of the lake at a safe distance, capturing their chance to see the poker run participants in action.

Host hotel The Nautical Inn will provide the location for the Friday night card turn-in party. . After which participants will be able to lounge at the Naked Turtle bar, located directly on Thompson Bay overlooking many of the docked and anchored participant boats.


Saturday April 25th 2009

With a course cleared and set, the 2009 Desert Storm Shoot-out will take place. Participants will be able to gain accurate reading of top speeds during this radar run while competing for “top gun” and bragging rights of fastest boat in the west.

Saturday night, participants of the poker run and the shootout will gather at the local convention hall, the Aquatic Center, to participate in the “All winners and awards banquet”. After the awards banquet participants can again venture back to the Nautical Inn and the Naked Turtle bar to drink their favorite cocktail and swap lies.


Sunday April 26th 2009

POPRA will be holding offshore races. Wet and dry pits will be accessible to spectators to view the numerous race boats on hand. More racing information to follow.



Host hotel The Nautical Inn is already filling up rapidly and will sure to sell out before the end of the year. Be sure to sign up for the west coast season opener and attend this four day extravaganza!

For more information please visit http://www.lakeracerllc.com/

[gatorone]

Already booked

[PBAM22]

Already booked

me 2:26:

[Tank]

I'll just post various pics from time to time to keep people pumped:sifone:

On the road & on the start!

[viperfitness1]

im there!!!

[DollaBill]

holy chit! '09 already?!

[Tank]

holy chit! '09 already?!

indeed...may be time for you to maje another guest appearance!:sifone:

[Spicy]

I really want to come this year I have never been.... I"m going to have to look into this when I get back from Key West.

Pat

[Bad Idea Baja]

Hmmmmmm, if fuel stays somewhere close to where it is, I think there will be a few of us from Texas headed that way.

[shueman]

Just reserved our accomodations today... :cool:

http://www.performanceboats.com/html/youBoat/data/547/medium/turtle-ladies_05.jpg

[x7734x]

I will be there hopefully with the new to me ride...

[Westcoast]

Looking fwd. to Desert Storm '09!!!!!!!! I went the last 2 years and I don't think I want to ever miss another. Good show.

[Baja Fresh]

Reserved my room at the London Bridge (with a boat slip) yesterday!

[HolyMoses]

:)Tank, thanks for being proactive about pumping everyone up. Looks like Al already booked the rooms. I'm there even if I can't find a new boat!!!:)

[Baja Fresh]

When is their site going to start taking PR reservations? Everything on there is for '08.

[PARTY MARTY]

3 years in a row this "is" the best period cant wait

[Tank]

When is their site going to start taking PR reservations? Everything on there is for '08.

They're still getting things together (pulling permits, orgainizing the details etc). Once everything is good to go they'll start taking PR reservations.

There is going to be some tweaks to the above listed schedule. It looks like the Coast Guard isn't going to let the races happen the same weekend as the PR like last year. If you were there you may understand their concern. 1000's of spectator boats makes the CG nervous. But they're still hammering out details and it may just turn into the Desert Storm Boating extravagana week! We'll see what happens.


Tank, thanks for being proactive about pumping everyone up. Looks like Al already booked the rooms. I'm there even if I can't find a new boat!!!

With or with out a boat, it's a must attend event as you know. I'm sure someone can find room for you. As of right now I actually might miss it for the first time in over 10 years! Baby's due in Feb. We'll see what happens.

(gotta add pics with my post!:sifone:)

[Baja Fresh]

As of right now I actually might miss it for the first time in over 10 years! Baby's due in Feb. We'll see what happens.

(gotta add pics with my post!:sifone:)


I was wondering about that. How's Kelly doing?

Still trying to make it up there. Getting a house in Corona with a huge backyard so I can keep the boat at the house. Should be in by the end of the month then I'll have some time to visit.

Pics: :)

[Lucididee]

It's official, I won't be going again this year. I luv when family plans things and doesn't have any consideration to ask about dates if they are unavailable.

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

If you only do one event, this is the one.

It is so far over the top

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[DollaBill]

I was told I had a blast

[ToMorrow44]

Here's a few from the lunch run of 07. I had a blast as usual, I'm sure 09 is going to be crazy.
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14253

Unfortunately 07 was the last DS I was able to go to. School kind of gets in the way..:mad:

[Fossil Fuel]

Beware....Beware....Beware
The bar serves s**t grade alcohol in cocktails. When you are sick the next day every time you party there is not because you drank too much... its the crap booze they serve in the drinks. Dont say you were not warned....Beer only

[safa 1]

Here's a few from the lunch run of 07. I had a blast as usual, I'm sure 09 is going to be crazy.
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14253

Unfortunately 07 was the last DS I was able to go to. School kind of gets in the way..:mad: hey tom long no talk , are you going to make it to DS this year?

[safa 1]

Beware....Beware....Beware
The bar serves s**t grade alcohol in cocktails. When you are sick the next day every time you party there is not because you drank too much... its the crap booze they serve in the drinks. Dont say you were not warned....Beer only i heard the same thing from someone else

[Tank]

*************UPDATED INFO:

A collection of the most significant performance boats across the nation are once again planning to converge on Lake Havasu this coming spring! The word is already out and reservations at the Nautical Inn, our host hotel are selling fast!

The 2008 event exceeded everyone’s expectations in the number and quality of the poker run teams and boats. We pulled out all the stops to make it a top notch event in safety and quality. Adding the west coast version of the Lake of the Ozarks Radar Shootout brought over 2000 spectator boats lining the course. Please help us continue this as one of the premier west coast performance boat events! Thursday will start off the excitement with a down town Street Party, all of our participants and Sponsors are invited to display their boats on McCulloch Boulevard which will be closed off for the event. Display and vendor booth areas can be purchased by our sponsors and the public. Last years Street Party was spectacular and over 10,000 people turned out from all over the area, so of course we have to make it even bigger this year. Registration and check in for the poker run and shootout will open Thursday night at the street party.

Friday morning back at the Nautical Inn, the Poker Run takes off with registration, drivers meeting and a parade thru the London Bridge Channel beginning the run. With 3 card stations in the morning, 2 card stations and a helicopter photo station in the afternoon, there is lots of fun boating action! A card turn in party that night in the Nautical Inn Cove completes the day!

Saturday morning starts with registration and check in for the Desert Storm Shootout. The Shootout Course starts off in Thompson Bay and runs two miles south on the Arizona side. Set to run all day with a break for lunch, we’ll see who have the fastest boats in the west and the King of the Desert!!! Spectators have a great view from Rotary Park Beach and we have display and vendor areas available there as well.
Saturday night we’ll celebrate with an awards banquet and party at the Lake Havasu City Aquatic Center.

For the Desert Storm participants, sponsors and spectators, Lakeracer is producing a 60 page event magazine with over 5000 issues; advertising in this publication is our sponsors, participating advertisers. And for the first time, each participant team can have their own team page! A ½ page or full page photo of your team in full color will be seen by all your friends and event spectators! We invite you to support this great event by showing your team colors in the Desert Storm Poker Run Magazine!

We can also showcase your business, several levels ads are available, 1/4 page, ½ page, full page or two page facing ads. Please contact Jim if you would like to advertise as well. To receive the full benefits of your participation please make sure we have your team photo no later than February 1, 2009. Make checks payable to LakeRacer, L.L.C. Emails can be sent to Jim Nichols (jimn@lakeracerllc.com) If you have any questions please contact us immediately.

April 23, 2009 Thursday – DESERT STORM STEET PARTY
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Park the boats on Main Street – Vendor booth setup. Contact (602)863- 3713 to display your boat, Must be a registered participant or sponsor. (Limited # of Boats, call for your spot)
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Main Street Boat Show and Street Party. Open to everyone.
EVENT REGISTRATION for Poker Run and Shootout at Schlotzsky's Deli (downtown Street Party) 2144 McCulloch Blvd

April 24, 2009 Friday – DESERT STORM POKER RUN
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM – Poker Run sign in and Shootout Registration - Nautical Inn cove area.
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Poker Run Captains meeting - Nautical Inn cove. Mandatory Attendance for all Captains!!
10:30 AM - Fleet gathering for the channel parade - Thompson Bay off Nautical Inn beachfront.
A Group Leader boat will gather each group and lead them through the London Bridge Channel. Upon exiting the channel, each group with follow their group leader until the caution flag is dropped.
Groups will leave in two to five minute intervals. Groups 1 thru 5 head south to Havasu Springs. Groups 6 thru 10 head north to Havasu Landing Station.
Group leaders will release the boats when conditions are clear. Boaters please be aware of right hand rule when crossing the lake. Follow the California shoreline when heading south. Participants shall maintain a safe and prudent speed including not to exceed 50 mph in the following locations: Spectator Point to Grass Island, and Pilot Rock to Steamboat Cove.

10:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Havasu Springs Station (Sleekcraft Boats) opens for first card.
Havasu Landing Station (Wozencraft Ins.) opens for second card.
Thompson Bay Station (Streamline Boats) opens for third card.
11:00 PM - 2:30 PM Lunch!
Lunch is on your own this year, unless we have a sponsor step up to help us stage it again. Last year was great and we thank Vista Del Lago for hosting such a special occasion!

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM – Afternoon Run, no official start due to permit rules, take your time and enjoy the cruise!
Photo Station (Ultra Custom Boats) – Unlike other events, you helicopter photo is included in your package, BUT, you must visit the photo station and line up for helicopter photos. Boats are released one at a time, and you’ll get 2 to 3 great photos! Suggestion – maximum 60 MPH!
Black Meadow Landing Station
(Nordic Boats) open for fourth card.
Crazy Horse Station (Evolution Boats) opens for fifth card.
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Poker Run Outdoor Party
Music, Pizza and Budweiser at the Nautical Inn Cove,
Poker Hand turn in will be at the event registration tables. Visit with your friends and our sponsors! Enjoy the evening don’t just stand in a huge line, come back when the line in smaller!

April 25, 2009 Saturday – DESERT STORM SHOOTOUT!
Run the two mile course from Thompson Bay to Copper Canyon along the Arizona shoreline. With over 30 different classes available, you’ll compete against boats like yours! Safety equipment is required, see rules in the registration packet.
7:30 AM - 11:00 PM – Final Shootout Registration, Nautical Inn
8:00 AM – Drivers Meeting for Shootout
8:30 AM - Tech inspection begin at starting line houseboat.
9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon - Shootout – Thompson Bay
12:00 Noon – 1:30 Pm Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 4:00 pm Shootout Continues – Thompson Bay
Dinner and Awards Banquet
6:30 PM Cocktails - Lake Havasu Aquatic Center
7:00 PM - Dinner - Lake Havasu Aquatic Center – Wrist Bands Required!
8:00 PM - Awards and Prize Raffles - Lake Havasu Aquatic Center.
April 26, 2009 - Sunday
To be announced - POPRA Races may compete, depending on Coast Guard permit. Possibly races may be April 19th instead.

[Tank]

The races for Sunday are still tentative. We hope POPRA can come through for more exciting race action as last year, however if they are unable to make it, this is still THE EVENT OF THE YEAR!! :sifone:

The participation list is starting to build as are the sponsors. As expected with these difficult economic times, many sponsors have been forced to back out. The show will go on and promises to be better than ever, however it is all the great sponsors (like title sponsor Teague Custom marine) that insure the best possible event. If you or someone you know would enjoy being apart of what is arguably the best poker run in the country, please contact Jim Nichols @ jimn@lakeracerllc.com

Be aware; the Nautical Inn is sold out. The London Bridge is also filling up fast (however, still has rooms available at this time). There are many other hotels in the area to choose from as well. Book your rooms fast!!

T-Shirts are looking good for this year too!!

[Tank]

I was told I had a blast

You did...And you should be back this year....Kelly told me two days ago we're going!:sifone::sifone:

[glassdave]

had a great time there last year! Hope popra can pull the race together it was a fantastic race site. On saturday it was one of the biggest crowds i think i have ever seen for a race. We would make the dogleg turn at lighthouse point (is that right?) and you could see there were hundreds (thousands?) of people tied off all along there. I am pretty sure i could hear them cheering over the engines, we buzzed as close as we could. they loved it and so did we! :D

[DollaBill]

Beware....Beware....Beware
The bar serves s**t grade alcohol in cocktails. When you are sick the next day every time you party there is not because you drank too much... its the crap booze they serve in the drinks. Dont say you were not warned....Beer only

It's the fact that your liver isn't conditioned ;). I drank there (alot) and never got hangover.

[waterboy222]

Ill be there too! WOOOOT.. First trip!

[waterboy222]

What other hotels are in the Area? Nautical Inn and London Bridge are both booked now.

[Tank]

What other hotels are in the Area? Nautical Inn and London Bridge are both booked now.

There's a new hotel across from the London Bridge that is water front, very few rooms and expensive but supposed to be nice. I forget the name though.

There's the Island Inn Hotel that is on the Island in between the Nautical and the London Bridge. Not water front but close.

There's the also the "kings view condos" and "Queens Bay condos" which are water front and right next to the London Bridge

http://www.havasuvacationrentals.com/listings/condos/londonbridge_94_306.htm


http://www.havasuvacationrentals.com/listings/condos/queensbay_221.htm

If you're looking for just a cheap place to put your head down for the night you can try the Ramada Inn, Super 8 and Motel 6. They are both less than a mile from the London Bridge and have easy access to everything.

If you're looking to come out with a group of people a good way to go is rent a house. the market out there if flooded with vacation rentals. Try VRBO's website and search around. When you locate a house/condo you like, google search the address to get a proximity to the London bridge/Nautical/lake. We've done this many times and it's really a nice way to go.


Hope that helps.

[Tank]

The POPRA races are confirmed for Sunday! Going to be a great 4 day weekend!!:drool5:

[Tank]

Looking good so far, only 20 boats down from same time last year!!

ParticipantName City State Make Length Model BoatName
Andrade, Vince Carlsbad CA Advantage 28 Victory
Apodaca, Arnold Glendale AZ DCB 32 F32
Ashton, Stephen Thousand Oaks CA Spectre 30 Cat
Baur, Brett Ogden UT Hustler 38 388 Slingshot Show Stopper
Belda, Greg Lake Havasu City AZ Eliminator 25 Daytona Bad Dog
Besch, Frank Omaha NE Eliminator 17 Eagle
Blount, Brian Portland OR Donzi 38 ZR
Bobbitt, Mike Huntington Beach CA Douglas Marine 40 Skater Flat Deck Risky Business
Bolinger, Terry and Patricia Yakima WA Outerlimits 42 Legacy ABRA CA DAB RA
Bourdeau, Zachary Kirkland WA Eliminator 28 Daytona
Canepa, Scott Las Vegas NV Douglas Marine 40 Skater Bad
Cannan, Matt Wildomar CA DCB 29 F-29 Eve Of Distruction
Cody, Cheyenne Langley BC Sunsation 28 MCOB All Niter
College, Gary Lincoln CA Colledgewood 42 42 Colledgewood
Crow, David Farmington NM Howard 28 Bullet
Dawson, David Moreno Valley CA DCB 32 F-32
DeFrees, Michael and Cristi Vancouver WA MTI 42 CAT Team CRC
Downey, Scott Sapulpa OK MTI 44 Cat
Dugan, Allen Pinedale WY Eliminator 33 Daytona Don't Panic
Durham, Chip Rancho Santa Margarita CA DCB 26 F26
Fardig, Rick Lake Tapps WA Eliminator 28 Daytona High Roller
Finlayson, Duncan Cameron Park CA Laveycraft 29 NuEra
Freick, Ken Lake Havasu AZ Wellcraft 38 Scarab Smoke on the Water
Gallegos, Russell Espanola NM Laser 25 Vee Hull
Garcia, Adam Glendale AZ DCB 32 F32 Garcia Express
Gazda, Scott M. Glendale AZ Claiber 24 Intercepter No 7 Out
Hill, James & Heather Wellborn Lake Havasu City AZ Sleekcraft 30 Heratige Who's Your Daddy
Hoekstra, David Roswell NM DCB 32 F32
Housel, Darren Farr West UT Fountain 42 Lightning Speedy Delivery
Ingalls, Bill Harrah OK Advantage 25 Citation
Irvine, Will Peoria AZ Warlock 24 World Class
Juve, Troy and Kristin Temecula CA Wellcraft 38 Scarab In The Red
Kahn, David West Hills CA Fountain 35 Lightning Kahn Job
Katz, Larry P. Simi Valley CA Kachina 30 Drone Optional Neccessity
Kowalski, Tim Kalamazoo MI Cigarette 35 Café Racer
Kraiss, Kelly Lake Havasu city AZ Douglas Marine 32 Skater Full Blown
Kramer, Mike Boise ID Other 27 Vee Hull
Kruniski, Roger Peoria AZ DCB 32 F32
Lamb, Jeffrey and April Phoenix AZ DCB 29 F29
Laney, Greg Gilbert AZ Other 26 Tunnel
Lee \ Chris Camire (laveycraft), Ray Rancho Cucamonga CA Laveycraft 39 NuEra
Lombardi, Anthony and Michelle Acton CA DCB 32 F-32
Low, Rick Golden CO Eliminator 30 Daytona
Maher, Charlie Las Vegas NV Nordic 28 Heat
McDonald, Todd Carona Del Mar CA Wellcraft 33 Scarab Unaccountable
Mitchell, Ron Phoenix AZ HTM 24 SR
Naranjo, Fidel Los Alamos NM HTM 24 Cat
Nixon, Bob Hermosa Beach CA Outerlimits 42 Legacy Long Gone
Onken, Mike Chino Valley AZ Sleekcraft 27 Heritage
Oxuzidis, Raymon Surpise AZ Kachina 30 Drone
Pariseau, Brien Anahiem CA Douglas Marine 36 Skater 36 Classic No Cat Nap
Pivonka, Tim Loveland CO Eliminator 34 Daytona Rumors
Pyburn, Bill Jacksonville FL Douglas Marine 38 Skater Pure Platnum
Ramirez, Adam Huntington Beach CA Douglas Marine 32 Skater
Reed, Clay Aztec NM Nor-Tec 36 Super Cat
Rees, Tim and Carolyn Loyalton CA Velocity 28 280 Keeper
Reese, Caleb and Vicki Silverdale WA Spectre 30 30 Warped
Reichman, Gregg Scottsdale AZ Douglas Marine 32 Skater Never Content
Rezaei, Frederick Phoenix AZ Wellcraft 38 Scarab
Riley, Mike Upland CA Eliminator 34 Daytona Life of Riley
Romer, Chip Lake Havasu City AZ Douglas Marine 36 Skater
Rowan, William Las Vegas NV Wellcraft 38 Scarab
Ryckebosch, Steve Reno NV MTI 39 39RP Fenom
Santana, Nick and Lana Palmdale CA DCB 32 F32 Katastrophic
Schaffer, Jeff Vallejo CA Fountain 35 Lightning
Shank, Scott Norco CA Shockwave 35 magnitude Mad Props
Shearburn, Jim Pittsburg CA Fountain 29 Lightning
Siciliano, Nicholas West Jordan UT Formula 27 SR
Smith, Gary and Cookie Tucson AZ Douglas Marine 40 Skater Predator
Stockwell, Kenneth Scott Phoenix AZ Nordic 25 Scandia Wetter the Better
Strauch, Toby Folsom CA Formula 35 353 Fastec
Sykes, Dennis Tulsa OK Fountain 42 Lightning
Terracciano, Kenneth Lancaster CA DCB 30 Deck Boat
Thumser, Douglas Newcastle CA Cat 35
Wallace, Richard Huntington Beach CA Laveycraft 28 NuEra
Warren, Joe and Lisa Farmington NM Eliminator 26 Daytona
Weiser, Roy Folsom CA Fountain 35 Lightning Rocker Down
Welborn, Heather Lake Havasu City AZ Sleekcraft 30 Heritage
Westphal, Jessica Anaheim AZ American Offshore 31 3100 Stay Sweet
Winter, Chris Yucaipa CA Eliminator 27 Daytona

[Teague Custom Marine]

LakeRacer LLC Desert Storm Event Information.

Below is our event Schedule.

April 23, 2009 Thursday – DESERT STORM STEET PARTY

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Park the boats on Main Street – Vendor booth setup. Contact (602)863- 3713 to display your boat, Must be a registered participant or sponsor. (Limited # of Boats, call for your spot)

5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Main Street Boat Show and Street Party. Open to everyone. EVENT REGISTRATION for Poker Run and Shootout on McCullock across from Mad Dogs saloon. Look for the LakeRacer Motor home.

April 24, 2009 Friday – DESERT STORM POKER RUN

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM – Poker Run sign in and Shootout Registration - Nautical Inn cove area.
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Poker Run Captains meeting - Nautical Inn cove. Mandatory Attendance for all Captains!!
10:30 AM - Fleet gathering for the channel parade - Thompson Bay off Nautical Inn beachfront. A Group Leader boat will gather each group and lead them through the London Bridge Channel. Upon exiting the channel, each group with follow their group leader until the caution flag is dropped.
Groups will leave in two to five minute intervals. Groups 1 thru 5 head south to Havasu Springs. Groups 6 thru 10 head north to Havasu Landing Station.
Group leaders will release the boats when conditions are clear. Boaters please be aware of right hand rule when crossing the lake. Follow the California shoreline when heading south. Participants shall maintain a safe and prudent
speed including not to exceed 50 mph in the following locations: Spectator Point to Grass Island, and Pilot Rock to Steamboat Cove.

10:45 AM - 1:00 PM Havasu Springs Station
(Sleekcraft Boats) opens for first card. Havasu Landing Station
(Wozencraft Ins.) opens for second card. Thompson Bay Station
(Extreme Marine) opens for third card.

11:00 PM - 2:30 PM Lunch!
Nautical Inn, Red Bull, Johnnie Walker and Alance Beverage is teaming up to cater lunch at the Nautical Inn Conference Center. Park you boat in the channel and be shuttled to lunch by Road Runner Limos!

April 25, 2008 Friday – Continued

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM – Afternoon Run, no official start due to permit rules, take your time and enjoy the cruise! Photo Station (Pirate Cove Marina) – Unlike other events, you helicopter photo is included in your package, BUT, you
must visit the photo station and line up for helicopter photos. Boats are released one at a time, and you’ll get 2 to 3 great photos! Suggestion – maximum 60 MPH! Black Meadow Landing Station
(Nordic Boats) open for fourth card. Crazy Horse Station
(Evolution Boats) opens for fifth card.

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Poker Run Outdoor Party Music, Pizza and Budweiser at the Nautical Inn Cove, Poker Hand turn in will be at the event registration tables. Visit with your friends and our sponsors! Enjoy the evening don’t just stand in a huge line, come back when the line in smaller!

April 25, 2009 Saturday – DESERT STORM SHOOTOUT!

Run the two mile course from Thompson Bay to Copper Canyon along the Arizona shoreline. With over 30 different classes available, you’ll compete
against boats like yours! Safety equipment is required, see rules in the registration packet.

7:30 AM - 11:00 PM – Final Shootout Registration, Nautical Inn
8:00 AM – Drivers Meeting for Shootout
8:30 AM - Tech inspection begin at starting line houseboat.
9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon - Shootout – Thompson Bay
12:00 Noon – 1:30 Pm Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 4:00 pm Shootout Continues – Thompson Bay Dinner and Awards Banquet
6:30 PM Cocktails - Lake Havasu Aquatic Center
7:00 PM - Dinner - Lake Havasu Aquatic Center – Wrist Bands Required!
8:00 PM - Awards and Prize Raffles - Lake Havasu Aquatic Center.

April 26, 2009 - Sunday

To be announced - POPRA Races may compete, depending on Coast Guard permit. Possibly races may be April 19th instead.

[TSPM]

Looking good so far, only 20 boats down from same time last year!!

ParticipantName City State Make Length Model BoatName
Andrade, Vince Carlsbad CA Advantage 28 Victory
Apodaca, Arnold Glendale AZ DCB 32 F32
Ashton, Stephen Thousand Oaks CA Spectre 30 Cat
Baur, Brett Ogden UT Hustler 38 388 Slingshot Show Stopper
Belda, Greg Lake Havasu City AZ Eliminator 25 Daytona Bad Dog
Besch, Frank Omaha NE Eliminator 17 Eagle
Blount, Brian Portland OR Donzi 38 ZR
Bobbitt, Mike Huntington Beach CA Douglas Marine 40 Skater Flat Deck Risky Business
Bolinger, Terry and Patricia Yakima WA Outerlimits 42 Legacy ABRA CA DAB RA
Bourdeau, Zachary Kirkland WA Eliminator 28 Daytona
Canepa, Scott Las Vegas NV Douglas Marine 40 Skater Bad
Cannan, Matt Wildomar CA DCB 29 F-29 Eve Of Distruction
Cody, Cheyenne Langley BC Sunsation 28 MCOB All Niter
College, Gary Lincoln CA Colledgewood 42 42 Colledgewood
Crow, David Farmington NM Howard 28 Bullet
Dawson, David Moreno Valley CA DCB 32 F-32
DeFrees, Michael and Cristi Vancouver WA MTI 42 CAT Team CRC
Downey, Scott Sapulpa OK MTI 44 Cat
Dugan, Allen Pinedale WY Eliminator 33 Daytona Don't Panic
Durham, Chip Rancho Santa Margarita CA DCB 26 F26
Fardig, Rick Lake Tapps WA Eliminator 28 Daytona High Roller
Finlayson, Duncan Cameron Park CA Laveycraft 29 NuEra
Freick, Ken Lake Havasu AZ Wellcraft 38 Scarab Smoke on the Water
Gallegos, Russell Espanola NM Laser 25 Vee Hull
Garcia, Adam Glendale AZ DCB 32 F32 Garcia Express
Gazda, Scott M. Glendale AZ Claiber 24 Intercepter No 7 Out
Hill, James & Heather Wellborn Lake Havasu City AZ Sleekcraft 30 Heratige Who's Your Daddy
Hoekstra, David Roswell NM DCB 32 F32
Housel, Darren Farr West UT Fountain 42 Lightning Speedy Delivery
Ingalls, Bill Harrah OK Advantage 25 Citation
Irvine, Will Peoria AZ Warlock 24 World Class
Juve, Troy and Kristin Temecula CA Wellcraft 38 Scarab In The Red
Kahn, David West Hills CA Fountain 35 Lightning Kahn Job
Katz, Larry P. Simi Valley CA Kachina 30 Drone Optional Neccessity
Kowalski, Tim Kalamazoo MI Cigarette 35 Café Racer
Kraiss, Kelly Lake Havasu city AZ Douglas Marine 32 Skater Full Blown
Kramer, Mike Boise ID Other 27 Vee Hull
Kruniski, Roger Peoria AZ DCB 32 F32
Lamb, Jeffrey and April Phoenix AZ DCB 29 F29
Laney, Greg Gilbert AZ Other 26 Tunnel
Lee \ Chris Camire (laveycraft), Ray Rancho Cucamonga CA Laveycraft 39 NuEra
Lombardi, Anthony and Michelle Acton CA DCB 32 F-32
Low, Rick Golden CO Eliminator 30 Daytona
Maher, Charlie Las Vegas NV Nordic 28 Heat
McDonald, Todd Carona Del Mar CA Wellcraft 33 Scarab Unaccountable
Mitchell, Ron Phoenix AZ HTM 24 SR
Naranjo, Fidel Los Alamos NM HTM 24 Cat
Nixon, Bob Hermosa Beach CA Outerlimits 42 Legacy Long Gone
Onken, Mike Chino Valley AZ Sleekcraft 27 Heritage
Oxuzidis, Raymon Surpise AZ Kachina 30 Drone
Pariseau, Brien Anahiem CA Douglas Marine 36 Skater 36 Classic No Cat Nap
Pivonka, Tim Loveland CO Eliminator 34 Daytona Rumors
Pyburn, Bill Jacksonville FL Douglas Marine 38 Skater Pure Platnum
Ramirez, Adam Huntington Beach CA Douglas Marine 32 Skater
Reed, Clay Aztec NM Nor-Tec 36 Super Cat
Rees, Tim and Carolyn Loyalton CA Velocity 28 280 Keeper
Reese, Caleb and Vicki Silverdale WA Spectre 30 30 Warped
Reichman, Gregg Scottsdale AZ Douglas Marine 32 Skater Never Content
Rezaei, Frederick Phoenix AZ Wellcraft 38 Scarab
Riley, Mike Upland CA Eliminator 34 Daytona Life of Riley
Romer, Chip Lake Havasu City AZ Douglas Marine 36 Skater
Rowan, William Las Vegas NV Wellcraft 38 Scarab
Ryckebosch, Steve Reno NV MTI 39 39RP Fenom
Santana, Nick and Lana Palmdale CA DCB 32 F32 Katastrophic
Schaffer, Jeff Vallejo CA Fountain 35 Lightning
Shank, Scott Norco CA Shockwave 35 magnitude Mad Props
Shearburn, Jim Pittsburg CA Fountain 29 Lightning
Siciliano, Nicholas West Jordan UT Formula 27 SR
Smith, Gary and Cookie Tucson AZ Douglas Marine 40 Skater Predator
Stockwell, Kenneth Scott Phoenix AZ Nordic 25 Scandia Wetter the Better
Strauch, Toby Folsom CA Formula 35 353 Fastec
Sykes, Dennis Tulsa OK Fountain 42 Lightning
Terracciano, Kenneth Lancaster CA DCB 30 Deck Boat
Thumser, Douglas Newcastle CA Cat 35
Wallace, Richard Huntington Beach CA Laveycraft 28 NuEra
Warren, Joe and Lisa Farmington NM Eliminator 26 Daytona
Weiser, Roy Folsom CA Fountain 35 Lightning Rocker Down
Welborn, Heather Lake Havasu City AZ Sleekcraft 30 Heritage
Westphal, Jessica Anaheim AZ American Offshore 31 3100 Stay Sweet
Winter, Chris Yucaipa CA Eliminator 27 Daytona

.....ANY NEW UPDATES ?????? or revised list yet ???

We will be there again this year......great run as always :sifone:

[Tank]

Updated info:

Extreme Marine of Phoenix has moved, their new location is on Cave Creek Road north of Greenway. Please see attached flyer.

We are negotiating overnight mooring with the city, in the London Bridge Channel for those participants having to remove their boats from the water every night. The proposal as it is now is for three nights maximum of 50 boats. They would be moored on the beach in the channel and tied to mooring rings in the Sea Wall, Island side (west) of the channel, south of the London Bridge. There is no cost and limited to Desert Storm Participants, there will be no addtional security but you can have someone stay overnight in your boats, must be quiet by 11:00 pm. Please email me if you are interested.

Hering Propeller will have an on site prop repair facility in the Conference Center boat and RV show at the Nautical. See attached flyer.

Enchantment Helicopters will be doing charity rides around the event for $40.00 per person with a portion going to DS charities. Contact Debbie Richardson for info. Also to arrange private aerial boat photo sessions. Phone number -- (602) 690-904

I (Jim) am assigning Poker Run Group Numbers tomorrow, If you register after that, you will be assigned in the last groups. Just a reminder, if that's an issue with anyone. J

There will be two 12 slip docks at the Nautical Resort this year. Please remember these are for event staff and Sponsors. You can drop some off on the dock, but not leave your boat there for any reason. Please don't give my staff a hard time about it, you'll not prevail, they have their instructions J

If you launch at Windor Launch ramp, please be aware, overnight parking for your tow vehicle and trailer must be arranged at time of entry, there is a fee and offenders will be towed. Don't let this happen to you! If you are too large for Windsor or the Marina and a participant of the event staying other that the Nautical. Please let me know to put you on the launch list for the Nautical.

If you need 110 octane fuel or race gas, please email Richie at Lakeland Marine. They are bringing in fuel at their location. lakeland18@gmail.com or Richie Hudson [mercspd@swiftwireless.net]

Staging for the boats going up to main street on Thursday night will be on McCulloch in front of the Nautical Resort starting at 3:30 pm. Todd Headlee will give you a number and tell you when to move up into place.

Don't forget to download the current schedule from http://www.lakeracerllc.com/ there have been some small changes.

Updated list (as of 4-12-09):

ParticipantName City State Make Length Model BoatName
Coughlan, Thomas Norwood MA
Phillip Jr, AJ Waggaman LA
Andrade, Vince Carlsbad CA Advantage 28 Victory
Ingalls, Bill Harrah OK Advantage 25 Citation
Westphal, Jessica Anaheim AZ American Offshore 31 3100 Stay Sweet
Gillespie, David Huntington Beach CA Baja 25 Outlaw
Jorgensen, Anne Phoenix AZ Baja 23 232
Thumser, Douglas Newcastle CA Cat 35
Kowalski, Tim Kalamazoo MI Cigarette 35 Café Racer
Woronets, Jeff Corona CA Cigarette 35 Café Racer Havacig
Gazda, Scott M. Glendale AZ Claiber 24 Intercepter No 7 Out
Bohn, Jeff and Mishel Montclair CA Cobra 32 Razor
College, Gary Lincoln CA Colledgewood 42 42 Colledgewood
Kemp, Derek Mission Veijo CA Concept Powerboats 26 c26
Garcia, Adam Glendale AZ DCB 32 F32 Garcia Express
London, Don and Connie Valencia Ca DCB 32 Cat
Lombardi, Anthony and Michelle Acton CA DCB 32 F-32
Rising, Bodre Beaumont TX DCB 35 M-35
Kuniski, Roger Peoria AZ DCB 32 F32
Dawson, David Moreno Valley CA DCB 32 F-32
Richardson, Travis and Gary Valencia CA DCB 29 F-29 Swoop
Apodaca, Arnold Glendale AZ DCB 32 F32
Dozois, Jason Castle Rock CO DCB 35 M-35 DCBeast
Terracciano, Kenneth Lancaster CA DCB 30 Deck Boat
Lamb, Jeffrey and April Phoenix AZ DCB 29 F29
Durham, Chip Rancho Santa Margarita CA DCB 26 F26
Santana, Nick and Lana Palmdale CA DCB 32 F32 Katastrophic
Cannan, Matt Wildomar CA DCB 29 F-29 Eve Of Distruction
Hoekstra, David Roswell NM DCB 32 F32
Blount, Brian Portland OR Donzi 38 ZR
Rivera, Greg and Lisa Peoria AZ Douglas Marine 40 Skater Simply Satisfied
Moore, Sean Cave Creek AZ Douglas Marine 46 Skater Lick This
Canepa, Scott Las Vegas NV Douglas Marine 40 Skater Bad
Romer, Chip Lake Havasu City AZ Douglas Marine 36 Skater
Kraiss, Kelly Lake Havasu city AZ Douglas Marine 32 Skater Full Blown
Roth, Jon Long Beach CA Douglas Marine 28 Skater 28
Pariseau, Brien Anahiem CA Douglas Marine 36 Skater 36 Classic No Cat Nap
Burns, Al and Pam Phoenix AZ Douglas Marine 40 Skater Out of Control II
Pyburn, Bill Jacksonville FL Douglas Marine 38 Skater Pure Platnum
Reichman, Gregg Scottsdale AZ Douglas Marine 32 Skater Never Content
Ramirez, Adam Huntington Beach CA Douglas Marine 32 Skater
Bobbitt, Mike Huntington Beach CA Douglas Marine 40 Skater Flat Deck Risky Business
Seder, Shelby Las Vegas NV Douglas Marine 32 Skater
Brown, Mills Paradise Valley AZ Douglas Marine 40 Skater Speed Matters
Teague, Bob Valencia CA Douglas Marine 44 Skater
Bullock, Bruce (Richard Monical) Seabrook TX Douglas Marine 36 Skater Best of Times (3)
Zwisler, Daniel Loveland CO Douglas Marine 40 Skater LICKETY SPLIT
Smith, Gary and Cookie Tucson AZ Douglas Marine 40 Skater Predator
Mellor, Randy Salt Lake City UT Douglas Marine 36 Skater Signature Alert
Fardig, Rick Lake Tapps WA Eliminator 28 Daytona High Roller
Pivonka, Tim Loveland CO Eliminator 34 Daytona Rumors
Riley, Mike Upland CA Eliminator 34 Daytona Life of Riley
Belda, Greg Lake Havasu City AZ Eliminator 25 Daytona Bad Dog
Nacca, Robert Long Beach CA Eliminator 26 Daytona
Kisiel, Dirk Woodland Hills CA Eliminator 43 Eagle
Bowden, Wayne Draper UT Eliminator 36 Daytona
Low, Rick Golden CO Eliminator 30 Daytona
Harrah, John Reno NV Eliminator 43 Eagle Speed Technol
Obst, Dean Arcadia CA Eliminator 27 Daytona
Bourdeau, Zachary Kirkland WA Eliminator 28 Daytona
Dugan, Allen Pinedale WY Eliminator 33 Daytona Don't Panic
Besch, Frank Omaha NE Eliminator 17 Eagle
Warren, Joe and Lisa Farmington NM Eliminator 26 Daytona
Winter, Chris Yucaipa CA Eliminator 27 Daytona
Ogden, George Lake Havasu City AZ E-Ticket 27 Deck Boat
Siciliano, Nicholas West Jordan UT Formula 27 SR
Strauch, Toby Folsom CA Formula 35 353 Fastec
Platten, Doug Ontario CA Formula 33 F336 SR1 38 Ddouble Trouble
Barton, Doug Draper Ut Formula 35 353 Fastech Do Not Disturb
Shearburn, Jim Pittsburg CA Fountain 29 Lightning
Lucas, James V. Lafayette CA Fountain 42 Lightning Sharazad
Weiser, Roy Folsom CA Fountain 35 Lightning Rocker Down
Housel, Darren and Lisa Farr West UT Fountain 42 Lightning Baby Steps
Sykes, Dennis Tulsa OK Fountain 42 Lightning
Kahn, David West Hills CA Fountain 35 Lightning Kahn Job
Schaffer, Jeff Vallejo CA Fountain 35 Lightning
English, Jon and Michelle Stockton CA Fountain 35 Lightning Wet Nurse III
Guthmiller, Alan Seattle WA Foutain 29 Fever
Gellert Jr., Fred Belvedere CA Garword 29 Gelrama Gelwood
Inman (IMCO), Fred San Dimas CA Hallett 40 400T IMCO
Crow, David Farmington NM Howard 28 Bullet
HTM2, Team Lake Havasu City AZ HTM 30 SL 306
Mitchell, Ron Phoenix AZ HTM 24 SR
Slattery, Arlie Las Vegas NV HTM 24 Cat
Faloon, Randy Lake Havasu City AZ HTM 24 SS Kiwi Thunder
Baur, Brett Ogden UT Hustler 38 388 Slingshot Show Stopper
Medley, Brent Farmington MO Hustler 38 Slingshot
Pritchett, Tom Sandy Ut Kachina 34 Drone
Oxuzidis, Raymon Surpise AZ Kachina 30 Drone
Katz, Larry P. Simi Valley CA Kachina 30 Drone Optional Neccessity
McKeever, Amy Peoria AZ Kachina 30 Drone
Gallegos, Russell Espanola NM Laser 25 Vee Hull
Taylor, John Morgan Hill CA Laveycraft 32
Finlayson, Duncan Cameron Park CA Laveycraft 29 NuEra
Wallace, Richard Huntington Beach CA Laveycraft 28 NuEra
Lee \ Chris Camire (laveycraft), Ray Rancho Cucamonga CA Laveycraft 39 NuEra
Walker, Russell Surprise AZ Magic 29 Wizard Never Enough
Ballard, Rob Phoenix AZ Magic 34 Sorcerer
Foster, Jerald (Jason) Mission Viejo CA Magic 28 Cat
Langley, George Lake Havasu City AZ Magic 28 Sceptor
Brown, Mike Carson City NV Magnum 51
Marabella, David Encinitas CA MTI 40 Cat
Ryckebosch, Steve Reno NV MTI 39 39RP Fenom
DeFrees, Michael and Cristi Vancouver WA MTI 42 CAT Team CRC
Downey, Scott Sapulpa OK MTI 44 Cat
Nordic Powerboats, Ross Wilson Lake Havasu City AZ Nordic 34 Cat
Maher, Charlie Las Vegas NV Nordic 28 Heat
Stockwell, Kenneth Scott Phoenix AZ Nordic 25 Scandia Wetter the Better
Raaflaub, John Glenwood Springs CO Nordic 27 Lightning
Nordic Powerboats, Randy Davis Lake Havasu City AZ Nordic 43 Cat
Nordic Boats, Frank Russel Moreno Valley CA Nordic 35 Flame
Reed, Clay Aztec NM Nor-Tec 36 Super Cat
Kramer, Mike Boise ID Other 27 Vee Hull
Laney, Greg Gilbert AZ Other 26 Tunnel
Bolinger, Terry and Patricia Yakima WA Outerlimits 42 Legacy ABRA CA DAB RA
Neagle, Darby Las Vegas NV Outerlimits 37 Stileto
Nixon, Bob Hermosa Beach CA Outerlimits 42 Legacy Long Gone
Leong, Kerry Okanagan Mission Outerlimits 44
Shank, Scott Norco CA Shockwave 35 magnitude Mad Props
Wedge, Gary Cherry Valley CA Shockwave 28 Deckboat
Hill, James & Heather Wellborn Lake Havasu City AZ Sleekcraft 30 Heratige Who's Your Daddy
Lake, Douglas Glendale AZ Sleekcraft 24 Enforcer
Welborn, Heather Lake Havasu City AZ Sleekcraft 30 Heritage
Onken, Mike Chino Valley AZ Sleekcraft 27 Heritage
Ashton, Stephen Thousand Oaks CA Spectre 30 Cat
Reese, Caleb and Vicki Silverdale WA Spectre 30 30 Warped
Cody, Cheyenne Langley BC Sunsation 28 MCOB All Niter
Bowling, Rick Alamo CA Talon 37 Cat Gone Again
Schneider, LeRoy Phoenix AZ Velocity 41 Bold Ruler 55 Racing
Rees, Tim and Carolyn Loyalton CA Velocity 28 280 Keeper
Irvine, Will Peoria AZ Warlock 24 World Class
Bedingfield, Brian Oklahoma City OK Warlock 31 31 STX Flyin Brian
Freick, Ken Lake Havasu AZ Wellcraft 38 Scarab Smoke on the Water
Rezaei, Frederick Phoenix AZ Wellcraft 38 Scarab
Rowan, William Las Vegas NV Wellcraft 38 Scarab
Juve, Troy and Kristin Temecula CA Wellcraft 38 Scarab In The Red
McDonald, Todd Carona Del Mar CA Wellcraft 33 Scarab Unaccountable

[shueman]

Gonna def be "off the hook"...weather is heating up all next week...:cool: