Texas Outlaw Challenge brings in million-dollar boats

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One of the biggest power boating events in the nation is heading to the Clear Lake area this month - the eighth annual Texas Outlaw Challenge, scheduled June 17-21 in Seabrook, Kemah, Clear Lake and north Galveston Bay.

A thunderous roar will fill the air as more than 200 performance boats from coast to coast descend on the area, boasting a cumulative 320,000 horsepower, event owner and producer Paul Robinson said.

"The benefit we see is that it puts Clear Lake on the map every year, across the United States," said Robinson, a member of Texas Offshore Performance Powerboat Squadron. "The economic impact on our area is amazing."

The poker run is a popular draw for Outlaw Challenge boaters, who will bounce between several seaside communities, including Galveston. At each stop they'll draw a card, and the best poker hand at the end of the run gets a cash prize that is donated to charity.

The Clear Lake poker run is among the three largest in the United States, Robinson said. This first one takes place June 19, with eight stops in and around Clear Lake and Galveston Bay, followed by a party at Kemah Boardwalk.

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Texas Outlaw Challenge returns to north Galveston Bay

PRESS RELEASE

Feel the rush of adrenaline, hear the roar of thunder, horsepower and experience the most unique & artful display of power performance boats on and off the water at the 8th Annual Texas Outlaw Challenge. It's all happening June 17-21st in the seaside towns of Kemah, Seabrook and Clear Lake and North Galveston Bay. The Event has manifested into a festival of adrenaline and horsepower with three performance packed days and nights of Texas Style Street parties, Quick Draw Contest for Charity, and entertainment.

Paul Robinson, Producer, anticipates more than 200 performance boats featuring 320,000 horsepower, coming to the area from coast to coast — incredible display of performance boats! One of the key if events brings on the horsepower - the Extreme Shoot-Out,featuring speeds over 176 MPH with a potential new record to be set this year. The fastest, most expensive and beautiful performance boats in U.S. and Canada are coming to Texas from coast to coast to compete. The performance boats feature over 1350 horsepower in each magnificent machine and one or two up to 2,600 horsepower, not to mention the turbines and all million dollar boats. The Texas Outlaw Challenge is "a definite must-go for performance boaters."

New event features: Three High Performance Packed Days and Nights of Texas Style Parties: The Kemah Historic District will be host to the biggest boating waterfront party that is open to the public. Donation accepted at the entrances and will benefit 8 local charities.

Thursday, June 18 - 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.: Day 1, The Stampede Street Party, the Extreme Boat Display At the Kemah Lighthouse District: A must see key event for the TOC 2015, featuring the Circle the Wagons - Extreme Boat Display, Millions of Dollar of Boats & Cars on display. Fireworks Display and "Rock the Dock" all on the Streets of Kemah's Lighthouse district. Additional Features: Quick Draw Contest, Entertainment from the local bars, restaurants and merchants featured nightly!

Friday, June 19 - 9 a.m. - noon, Outlaw Shoot-Out - High Performance action.

The Shoot-out! Magnificent power performance boats run a mile course at the GPS Outlaw Shootout - on a designated safety course in Galveston Bay. Watch as the 2014 record of 176 mph will be surpassed! Viewing for the Shoot Out is at Noah's Ark Bar & Grill for Spectators and Judges or raft off on the water in a designated safety area to see the action up close!

Spot the Station: Some event have planes that do a fly-by… here in Houston at the TOC 2015, we have the International Space Station do a fly-by for us during our Stampede Street Party at 9:45 p.m. to kick-off the fireworks display!http://spotthestation.nasa.gov/sightings/view.cfm…]]>

Stampede Street Party #2, Kemah Lighthouse District 5 - 11 p.m. - Supercar Showdown Display of 100's of Lamborghini's, Ferrari's and other exotics sponsored by the Scuderia Society, Registration: http://scuderiasociety.com Additional Features: Quick Draw Contest, Entertainment from the local bars, restaurants and merchants featured nightly!]]>

10 p.m. -- High Horsepower Party at the Turtle Club, Hi Rev contest who's the loudest? High Horsepower Offshore boats, Pro Mod Cars and Dragsters

10 p.m. -- Cabo Club at Clear Lake Featuring the Miss Bikini Contest!

Saturday, June 20 Noon - Midnight - Stampede Street Party #3, Kemah Lighthouse District

Corvette Challenge Show & Street Party, see over a 100 amazing Corvettes. Additional Features: Quick Draw Contest, Entertainment from the local bars, restaurants and merchants featured nightly!

Sunday, June 21 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Texas Outlaw Steel Horse Bike Show atJackie's Brick House.

The producer of the event, Paul Robinson, supports a number of local charities proceeds from the event going: Boys and Girls Harbor, The Bridge Women's Shelter, Sentinels of Freedom Gulf Coast, Clear Creek Conservation, Special Space, Kemah Loins Club, Galveston-Houston Families Exploring Down Syndrome and Shiner's Children Hospital.

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Damn, the weather forecast is not looking too good at all........:banghead:

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Texas Outlaw Challenge

Shoot Out Winners!
- Top Gun Turbine Power - Win Farnsworth, Low Altitude 50 Mystic - Speed 201.8 mph
- Top Gun Piston Power - Kenny Mungal, Gone Again 32 Skater- 181 mph
- Fastest Catamaran Under '32 - Art DiNick - 138 mph
- Fastest V Hull - Brian Davies - 115 mph
- Fastest Piston Powered Cat Over '32 - Brad Schoenwald, Skater Stealth F-426 - 161 mph

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Texas Outlaw Challenge roars across the bay


STAFF REPORT

Powerboats raced across the Galveston Bay Friday at speeds greater than 100 miles per hour Friday during the Texas Outlaw Challenge 100+ mph Shoot-Out boat race.

Staff photographer Kirk Sides was on hand and shot the following photos.

Photos: http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/deer_park/sports/texas-outlaw-challenge-roars-across-the-bay/article_8becdb25-1f79-57f7-aa01-ead95e154597.html?mode=image&photo=1

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