New York City Powerboat Poker Run 2009

[Billy Frenz]

March 26, 2009

Dear NPBA Poker Runner,

We are reinventing the NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT POKER RUN…or should I say modifying it due to the economic downturn in the Marine Industry.
Actually…we are trying to keep it alive.

Due to its enormous cost to produce, we have had to rely on large sponsorship dollars to make it GRAND.

Today, we have limited sponsor dollars…so it is back to the “marina” style event that I started with…not a bad thing, but I need to know who shares the “Spirit of the NPBA” with me and who wants to play on June 20th?

Please reply ASAP, so I get a “head-count” on:

1. Do you plan to come and enter?
2. What boat you plan on entering.
3. I also need to know how many people will be in your crew.

Please reply ASAP.

Best regards,
Billy Frenz
E-mail: frenzyyy@optonline.net
Tel: 203-532-1312
www.nationalpowerboat.com

[glh]

1. We intend to be there, 80% chance
2. http://www.limestonedev.com/mti/Drambuie_mti.jpg
3. 2 In the boat, 1 to help

[Big Time]

It would be a shame if this doesn't happen this year. Did the run for the 1st time last year and it was a blast, especially hearing all of the old "battle" stories being shared between the Hall of Fame inductee's.

[Marinaguy]

Billy,

Wish I could make it, I miss the Good Times.........say hi to everyone.:seeya:

Barkley

[MahopacMarine]

We will definately be there. I will post how many boats and people for ya Billy.

[Otis311]

Billy, let me talk to my sponser and see if he is interested in getting involved in this great event................HEY CHRIS !!!!!!!!!

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Count me in for being there for coverage Billy !

I'll get in touch with my publishers and hopefully find out they want to do a story....

[Billy Frenz]

2009 NYC POKER RUN Participants …so far…

101 John Ruggieri 40 Activator 2 or 3 in crew
102 Carmine DeRosa 37 Outerlimits 4-5 in crew
103 Sal Sciandra 40 Skater 5 in crew
104 Dr Carl C/V. Rifice 36 Skater 2 in crew
105 Scott Rice 35 Formula 3 in crew
106 Dr Steve Thiele 34 Cobalt 3 in crew
107 Bob Kolenberg 38 Fountain 4 in crew
108 John Durante 35 Sonic 2-3 in crew as of 3-27-09
109 Ron Barrette 40 Skater 6 people
110 Ryan &Jeff Friedman 38 Cigarette 4 people
111 Ozzie Castellnau 43 Nor Tech 6 people
112 Brad Pompilli 42 Cigarette 4 in crew
113 Joe Castellana 46 Skater 4 in crew
113 Chris/Peter Aitken, Jr 29 Fountain 3 in crew
114 Robert Winoski 28 Bat Boat 4 in crew
115 Greg Lutz 35 Fountain 4 in crew
116 Steve Montiforte 39 Outerlimits 6 in crew as of 3-28-09

[MahopacMarine]

Any way to support you and this event Billy we are in!!!!

We currently have 4 boats with a total of 2 crew per.

I have 3 that are in the wings right now but almost definite.:26:

[Billy Frenz]

Immediate Release:
March 30, 2009
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The prestigious NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT POKER RUN 2009 will take place on the Hudson River on Saturday, June 20th at 12:00 Noon. This Annual Boating Extravaganza, filmed and broadcast internationally, will feature over 100
“state of the art” speedboats and express cruisers in what has grown to become one of the largest boating events in America.
The who’s who of performance boats and cruisers will be there.
From 200 mph Catamarans to Luxury Express Cruisers and Yachts, all have come “on-board” to experience the thrill of running the Hudson River…New York City style!

Every fan and enthusiast is invited to view the boats and meet the teams at Liberty Landing Marina in Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ., adjacent to the Statue of Liberty and just opposite Manhattan’s financial district. Displays open on Friday, June 19th, 2009.

As seen on national TV, our gathering of the “Kings and Queens” of the sport has become as exciting as the run itself, with 2 parties and the poker run taking place inside a 36 hour period. This is the time to make new friends from across the nation and around the world. Contestants come from all four corners of America, Canada and Europe.

New this year will be the induction of the Sophomore Class of The N.P.B.A “HALL OF FAME”. They are members of an elite group of racers who competed during the 70’s and 80’s on the National Powerboat Association’s Offshore Powerboat Race Circuit. It is interesting to still recognize the names of boaters who have excelled in the powerboat industry or who have made significant contributions to the sport…they started right here in the N.P.B.A.

The rally will begin at noon-time with our Patriotic Powerboat Parade up the Hudson River. We will “march” from the Statue of Liberty to the George Washington Bridge…flying our American Flags, and then unleash all of that horsepower to start the Event’s 1st leg to the Tappan Zee Bridge. The Poker Run will then continue on to Ossining Boat and Canoe Club, Peekskill Harbor, then Haverstraw Marina. The last leg is a straight run to the finish at Liberty Landing Marina. Pleasure boating has never been so Hi-Tech and “state-of-the-art” as is seen in today’s models, nor have the boats gone as fast…from the hull designs and construction methods to the advances in engine technologies, these innovations combined equal increased efficiency and performance overall.
THAT MEANS MORE FUN!!!
The NATIONAL POWERBOAT ASSOCIATION is proud to be a part of this great American industry.

All are invited to the most exciting city in the world…

…FASTBOATS…
…FANCY WOMEN…

…a nautical spectacle of speed, glamour, and style.

NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT POKER RUN
June 20th, 2009

For information visit www.nationalpowerboat.com or call: 203-532-1312.
Direct E-mail: frenzyyy@optonline.net
Also watch YOU TUBE:…and you will see what we are all about.1ST PROMO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zLuLUPNRHY

[Billy Frenz]

2009 NYC POKER RUN Participants …so far…

101 John Ruggieri 40 Activator 2 or 3 in crew
102 Carmine DeRosa 37 Outerlimits 4-5 in crew
103 Sal Sciandra 40 Skater 5 in crew
104 Dr Carl C/V. Rifice 36 Skater 2 in crew
105 Scott Rice 35 Formula 3 in crew
106 Dr Steve Thiele 34 Cobalt 3 in crew
107 Bob Kolenberg 38 Fountain 4 in crew
108 John Durante 35 Sonic 2-3 in crew as of 3-27-09
109 Ron Barrette 40 Skater 6 people
110 Ryan &Jeff Friedman 38 Cigarette 4 people
111 Ozzie Castellnau 43 Nor Tech 6 people
112 Brad Pompilli 42 Cigarette 4 in crew
113 Joe Castellana 46 Skater 4 in crew
113 Chris/Peter Aitken, Jr 29 Fountain 3 in crew
114 Robert Winoski 28 Bat Boat 4 in crew
115 Greg Lutz 35 Fountain 4 in crew
116 Steve Monteforte 39 Outerlimits 6 in crew as of 3-28-09
117 Joe Thomas 43 Donzi 3 in crew
118 Jim Kid Mtrspts 30 Skater 4 in crew
119 Charlie Melchner 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
120 Frank Ciano 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
121 Dave Massi 288 Sunsation 2 in crew
122 Kevin Young 288 Sunsation 4 in crew
123 Bill Betz SV-43 Outerlimits 5 in crew as of 3-29-09
124 Tony Frisina 39 Hustler Rockit 4 in crew
125 Tom Fancher 37 Outerlimits 4 in crew
126 Andrew Elias 33 Powerplay 2 in crew
127 Ken/Dan Kleitz 34 Sutphen 2 in crew as of 3-31-09

[Billy Frenz]

2009 NYC POKER RUN Participants …so far…

101 John Ruggieri 40 Activator 2 or 3 in crew
102 Carmine DeRosa 37 Outerlimits 4-5 in crew
103 Sal Sciandra 40 Skater 5 in crew
104 Dr Carl C/V. Rifice 36 Skater 2 in crew
105 Scott Rice 35 Formula 3 in crew
106 Dr Steve Thiele 34 Cobalt 3 in crew
107 Bob Kolenberg 38 Fountain 4 in crew
108 John Durante 35 Sonic 2-3 in crew as of 3-27-09
109 Ron Barrette 40 Skater 6 people
110 Ryan &Jeff Friedman 38 Cigarette 4 people
111 Ozzie Castellnau 43 Nor Tech 6 people
112 Brad Pompilli 42 Cigarette 4 in crew
113 Joe Castellana 46 Skater 4 in crew
113 Chris/Peter Aitken, Jr 29 Fountain 3 in crew
114 Robert Winoski 28 Bat Boat 4 in crew
115 Greg Lutz 35 Fountain 4 in crew
116 Steve Monteforte 39 Outerlimits 6 in crew as of 3-28-09
117 Joe Thomas 43 Donzi 3 in crew
118 Jim Kid Mtrspts 30 Skater 4 in crew
119 Charlie Melchner 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
120 Frank Ciano 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
121 Dave Massi 288 Sunsation 2 in crew
122 Kevin Young 288 Sunsation 4 in crew
123 Bill Betz SV-43 Outerlimits 5 in crew as of 3-29-09
124 Tony Frisina 39 Hustler Rockit 4 in crew
125 Tom Fancher 37 Outerlimits 4 in crew
126 Andrew Elias 33 Powerplay 2 in crew
127 Ken/Dan Kleitz 34 Sutphen 2 in crew as of 3-31-09
128 John Gullans 32 Skater 2 in crew
129 Tony Zic 37 Outerlimits 2 in crew as of 4-2-09

[catmando]

Billy have you talked to Byrdman?

[Billy Frenz]

2009 NYC POKER RUN Participants …so far…

101 John Ruggieri 40 Activator 2 or 3 in crew
102 Carmine DeRosa 37 Outerlimits 4-5 in crew
103 Sal Sciandra 40 Skater 5 in crew
104 Dr Carl C/V. Rifice 36 Skater 2 in crew
105 Scott Rice 35 Formula 3 in crew
106 Dr Steve Thiele 34 Cobalt 3 in crew
107 Bob Kolenberg 38 Fountain 4 in crew
108 John Durante 35 Sonic 2-3 in crew as of 3-27-09
109 Ron Barrette 40 Skater 6 people
110 Ryan &Jeff Friedman 38 Cigarette 4 people
111 Ozzie Castellnau 43 Nor Tech 6 people
112 Brad Pompilli 42 Cigarette 4 in crew
113 Joe Castellana 46 Skater 4 in crew
113 Chris/Peter Aitken, Jr 29 Fountain 3 in crew
114 Robert Winoski 28 Bat Boat 4 in crew
115 Greg Lutz 35 Fountain 4 in crew
116 Steve Monteforte 39 Outerlimits 6 in crew as of 3-28-09
117 Joe Thomas 43 Donzi 3 in crew
118 Jim Kid Mtrspts 30 Skater 4 in crew
119 Charlie Melchner 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
120 Frank Ciano 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
121 Dave Massi 288 Sunsation 2 in crew
122 Kevin Young 288 Sunsation 4 in crew
123 Bill Betz SV-43 Outerlimits 5 in crew as of 3-29-09
124 Tony Frisina 39 Hustler Rockit 4 in crew
125 Tom Fancher 37 Outerlimits 4 in crew
126 Andrew Elias 33 Powerplay 2 in crew
127 Ken/Dan Kleitz 34 Sutphen 2 in crew as of 3-31-09
128 John Gullans 32 Skater 2 in crew
129 Tony Zic 37 Outerlimits 2 in crew as of 4-2-09
130 Dr Bill Schmid 36 Skater 2 in crew
131 Guy LaMotta 40 Cigarette 4 in crew
132 Greg Morgan 38 Hustler 4 in crew
133 Guy LaMotta 50 Magnum 4 in crew
134 Joe Lamberti 45 Fountain “Cat Killer” 4 in crew as of 4-5-09

[.38Special]

Wheres Gino? Time for round 2!

[Big Time]

Wheres Gino? Time for round 2!

:26:

Looks like team Maxed Out is running again this year...they were 1st to the bridge last year, and I'm sure they are coming to play again this year. :sifone:

Looks like a pretty solid line up so far and its still early. Anyone feel like bringing the rear up with me since I'm running in one of the smller boats? I guess I'm not going to be the first to the TZ bridge but maybe I can fill my boat with a bunch of hot chicks and win the best looking crew :biggrinjester:

Anyway, looking forward to this event!

[Billy Frenz]

If you are going to enter, please fill out entry form and send in your check:
Entry Form/instructions are at www.nationalpowerboat.com
Hotel reservation info is there also…hurry up…you don’t want to sleep in the boat.

2009 NYC POKER RUN Participants …so far…

101 John Ruggieri 40 Activator 2 or 3 in crew
102 Carmine DeRosa 37 Outerlimits 4-5 in crew
103 Sal Sciandra 40 Skater 5 in crew
104 Dr Carl C/V. Rifice 36 Skater 2 in crew
105 Scott Rice 35 Formula 3 in crew
106 Dr Steve Thiele 34 Cobalt 3 in crew
107 Bob Kolenberg 38 Fountain 4 in crew
108 John Durante 35 Sonic 2-3 in crew as of 3-27-09
109 Ron Barrette 40 Skater 6 people
110 Ryan &Jeff Friedman 38 Cigarette 4 people
111 Ozzie Castellnau 43 Nor Tech 6 people
112 Brad Pompilli 42 Cigarette 4 in crew
113 Joe Castellana 46 Skater 4 in crew
113 Chris/Peter Aitken, Jr 29 Fountain 4 in crew
114 Robert Winoski 28 Bat Boat 4 in crew
115 Greg Lutz 35 Fountain 4 in crew
116 Steve Monteforte 39 Outerlimits 6 in crew as of 3-28-09
117 Joe Thomas 43 Donzi 3 in crew
118 Jim Kid Mtrspts 30 Skater 4 in crew
119 Charlie Melchner 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
120 Frank Ciano 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
121 Dave Massi 288 Sunsation 2 in crew
122 Kevin Young 288 Sunsation 4 in crew
123 Bill Betz SV-43 Outerlimits 5 in crew as of 3-29-09
124 Tony Frisina 39 Hustler Rockit 4 in crew
125 Tom Fancher 37 Outerlimits 4 in crew
126 Andrew Elias 33 Powerplay 2 in crew
127 Ken/Dan Kleitz 34 Sutphen 2 in crew as of 3-31-09
128 John Gullans 32 Skater 2 in crew
129 Tony Zic 37 Outerlimits 2 in crew as of 4-2-09
130 Dr Bill Schmid 36 Skater 2 in crew
131 Guy LaMotta 40 Cigarette 4 in crew
132 Greg Morgan 38 Hustler 4 in crew
133 Guy LaMotta 53 Magnum 4 in crew
135 Gene Munafo 36 Spectre cat 2 in crew
136 Steve Barker 38 Sonic 4 in crew
137 Richie Powers/Omar Danial/Ron Teneyck 39 Motion XRT Cat 3 in crew
138 Michael Chera/John Tomlinson 48 MTI Cat 2 in crew as of 4-27-09
139 Billy Landon 40 Activator 2 in crew

[Billy Frenz]

It is true!!! It is confirmed!!! All points bulletin!!!
Jeff, aka, Panama Red/Acapulco Gold/Freeze Frame, will be at the NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT POKER RUN...signing autographs for all his fans. He was a great competitor and winner during the late 70's and early 80's on the NPBA Circuit. He helped put SUPERBOAT Powerboats "on the map" as the most winningest manufacturer in the northeast. His boats went fast and lasted!
He is bringing his helicopter this year and will be awarding 20 by 24 inch photographs to all of the winners at the event (Best Looking Crew, Best Looking Boat, Best Navigator, Queen of the Hudson, Best Poker Hands).
Lets see how many of you guys remember Jeff and the legacy he has created...lets hear some funny stories...does he still have a pony tail?

[Otis311]

Jeff who ??? lmao

[Hauling Trash]

It is true!!! It is confirmed!!! All points bulletin!!!
Jeff, aka, Panama Red/Acapulco Gold/Freeze Frame, will be at the NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT POKER RUN...signing autographs for all his fans. He was a great competitor and winner during the late 70's and early 80's on the NPBA Circuit. He helped put SUPERBOAT Powerboats "on the map" as the most winningest manufacturer in the northeast. His boats went fast and lasted!
He is bringing his helicopter this year and will be awarding 20 by 24 inch photographs to all of the winners at the event (Best Looking Crew, Best Looking Boat, Best Navigator, Queen of the Hudson, Best Poker Hands).
Lets see how many of you guys remember Jeff and the legacy he has created...lets hear some funny stories...does he still have a pony tail?


You got to love Jeff

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Looking forward to your event this year Billy.:sifone:






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[MarylandMark]

Really? I never knew- really, I didn't

[Freezeframevideo]

Otis

your album will go out tommorow Ny Will Be A good Time I will Have Helicopter to Shoot Video And Stills Of You And Everone Else All photos uploaded Evey Nite Special Thanks To Billy Frenz NPBA Thanks Jeff

[Sean Stinson]

Maybe you guys could get the "Danger Zone" and "Red Cloud" Racing Teams to show up!!!!! LOL those guys were over the top!!!!!

[DollaBill]

cant wait

[Freezeframevideo]

Maybe you guys could get the "Danger Zone" and "Red Cloud" Racing Teams to show up!!!!! LOL those guys were over the top!!!!!

I Dont know If You could find Them i will look For Some Pics freeze Frame

[Freezeframevideo]

It is true!!! It is confirmed!!! All points bulletin!!!
Jeff, aka, Panama Red/Acapulco Gold/Freeze Frame, will be at the NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT POKER RUN...signing autographs for all his fans. He was a great competitor and winner during the late 70's and early 80's on the NPBA Circuit. He helped put SUPERBOAT Powerboats "on the map" as the most winningest manufacturer in the northeast. His boats went fast and lasted!
He is bringing his helicopter this year and will be awarding 20 by 24 inch photographs to all of the winners at the event (Best Looking Crew, Best Looking Boat, Best Navigator, Queen of the Hudson, Best Poker Hands).
Lets see how many of you guys remember Jeff and the legacy he has created...lets hear some funny stories...does he still have a pony tail?
I Am Going To find The NPBA Photos Billy Npba Was a good Time Just A long Time ago Freeze Frame

[Sean Stinson]

Jeff do you have any photos of the NPBA Boats and Crews????

[Freezeframevideo]

Trying To Find Them I Will Freeze Frame

[Freezeframevideo]

Some Npba Boats 1977-1979 Freeze Frame
http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll434/FreezeFrameVideo/westpalm09/img_aaa9987-1.jpg

[Sean Stinson]

Nice

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

I am sure there has to be some Triple Outboard Shadow Cats in those archives...... :sifone:

[Gladhe8er]

I am sure there has to be some Triple Outboard Shadow Cats in those archives...... :sifone:

The best one ever...

[Billy Frenz]

Our official hotel, the Doubletree Suites, has dropped their rates for our participants of the NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT POKER RUN to $119.00 per night...call now.
201-499-2400.
www.nationalpowerboat.com

[Big Time]

Bringing this to the top.....who on this board is particpating?

[Freezeframevideo]

Helicopter booked Freeze Frame will do video and Stills All photos Uploaded From Event Freeze Frame

[Big Time]

Helicopter booked Freeze Frame will do video and Stills All photos Uploaded From Event Freeze Frame

Great, looking forward to that!

Make sure you get some good shots of my Fountain called "Lucky Duck" :sifone:

Who else is in and what are you running?

[Freezeframevideo]

I Will Find you on Friday Jeff

[Billy Frenz]

Gino Montrone and his "Instant Air" Team will be attending in "force". This team "ruled" from 1985 thru 1987 in the OPEN Class. Stories will be told of their corageous offshore battles...be there!

www.nationalpowerboat.com

[Geronimo36]

Looking forward to your event this year Billy.

I will be shooting it for PERFORMANCE BOATS MAGAZINE (http://www.performanceboats.com/) this year. :sifone:

.


Great news Tim! See ya at the show! :26:

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Yes it is Frank ! Thanks.. I will be there Friday....

It is my understanding I will be inducted to the NPBA Hall of Fame that night....

I hope Dee can make it. Gonna need someone to take my pic !:sifone:

[Billy Frenz]

For the Express Cruisers, Sport Fish boats, and "non" Go-Fast boats, you can do the parade to the George Washington Bridge (5 miles) at 10 knots with the entire fleet, take the start (be in the pictures) and turn around (in the vicinity of Yonkers Pier or sooner), and return to Liberty Landing Marina. You will be given all of your cards there. FYI, any contestant who misses a checkpoint will receive the balance of their cards/hand at the finish line/Liberty Landing Marina. So everybody gets 5 cards whether they make every checkpoint or not...in contrast to some other organizations' poker runs.
Hope you ALL come out and support the run and keep this event ALIVE!
www.nationalpowerboat.com
PS: ...some "heavy hardware" is definitely showing up!

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

For the Express Cruisers, Sport Fish boats, and "non" Go-Fast boats, you can do the parade to the George Washington Bridge (5 miles) at 10 knots with the entire fleet, take the start (be in the pictures) and turn around (in the vicinity of Yonkers Pier or sooner), and return to Liberty Landing Marina. You will be given all of your cards there. FYI, any contestant who misses a checkpoint will receive the balance of their cards/hand at the finish line/Liberty Landing Marina. So everybody gets 5 cards whether they make every checkpoint or not...in contrast to some other organizations' poker runs.
Hope you ALL come out and support the run and keep this event ALIVE!
www.nationalpowerboat.com
PS: ...some "heavy hardware" is definitely showing up!

Can't wait Billy !!!

Perhaps Jeff Gerardi can get you those Apollo II Triple Outboard 30' Shadow Cat Pics for you... ;)

Better off getting them from him than a low quality scanned image... :ack2:

[Geronimo36]

Yes it is Frank ! Thanks.. I will be there Friday....

It is my understanding I will be inducted to the NPBA Hall of Fame that night....

I hope Dee can make it. Gonna need someone to take my pic !:sifone:

I saw your name on the list!

Not sure if Doreen will make it, last I spoke to her she had to work.

But I'm sure Jeff can get a shot for ya!

Whats the lates boat count?

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

I'm sure Jeff can get a shot for ya!


Now there's an idea !!!

We could swap pics ! :sifone:

[Billy Frenz]

Tommy Caruso's Total Marine will be at the show...running his classic 30' Chris Cat in the Poker Run and bringing his 52'Express Cruiser for display...and comfort.

STATEMENT Marine with Chip Fendt will be displaying, entering, and giving demo rides in their 42 "air ride" V-bottom with 1075 HP Mercs...at 137 MPH!

Dave Bennette is bringing the classic 30' Sutphen, "OUTRAGEOUS", Throttled by Mike Alesse from Mass.

Ron Lombard will be showing off the New 22' SUTPHEN SSX.

Jay Muller will be running his 36 Cobra...at very hi speeds!

Top Tomato's Race Team, the Sciandra Family, will be piloting their 40 Skater...probably at higher speeds!

Watch for Michael Chera and Johnny Tomlinson in a new 48 MTI with 1550 Sterlings...betcha' he's no slow-poke.

One of the Stars and legends of our sport, "the Real Deal", RICHIE POWERS will be in attendance being inducted into NPBA's Hall of Fame and throttling the World Champion 39 Motion Cat of Omar Danial...he does not like 2nd place.

Gino Montrone and Team will be in attendance on Friday night...being inducted into the NPBA'S HALL OF FAME.
Also, John D'Elia, Rich Felson, John Demeno and Stu Hayim...all of the "Legends"!
Hard to believe Stu Hayim will let his 41 MTI Cat w/ 1200 HP Mercs sit at home in Long Island with all of these speed boats playing in his backyard...

Tommy Abraham is bring his toy chest full of Cigarette boats with him...and the "Falcon" himself.

HORBA has donated some "original" Aronow Cigarette photos to be awarded...they go for $500.00 each on E-Bay!, along with more HORBA stuff, Thank you Charlie McCarthy!

If you still need a hotel room for the discounted rate of $119.00 per night, call the Mgr. Barbara Lita at 201-499-2578...tell her you are in the NYC Poker Run.GREAT HOTEL/Doubletree Club Suites by Hilton..."Paris" that is ..

...more entries and sponsors to follow...

www.nationalpowerboat.com

[Team Tsunami]

Sounds great Billy!! Cant wait! We'll be there on Friday with the World Champion Sutphen race boat Tsunami.

[Billy Frenz]

Charlie Melchner's Mahopac Marine's SUNSATION TEAM will be "in force" at the event...

Tommy Caruso's Total Marine will be at the show...running his classic 30' Chris Cat in the Poker Run and bringing his 52'Express Cruiser for display...and comfort.

STATEMENT Marine with Chip Fendt will be displaying, entering, and giving demo rides in their 42 "air ride" V-bottom with 1075 HP Mercs...at 137 MPH!

Dave Bennette is bringing the classic 30' Sutphen, "OUTRAGEOUS", Throttled by Mike Alesse from Mass.

Ron Lombard will be showing off the New 22' SUTPHEN SSX.

Jay Muller will be running his 36 Cobra...at very hi speeds!

Top Tomato's Race Team, the Sciandra Family, will be piloting their 40 Skater...probably at higher speeds!

Watch for Michael Chera and Johnny Tomlinson in a new 48 MTI with 1550 Sterlings...betcha' he's no slow-poke.

One of the Stars and legends of our sport, "the Real Deal", RICHIE POWERS will be in attendance being inducted into NPBA's Hall of Fame and throttling the World Champion 39 Motion Cat of Omar Danial...he does not like 2nd place.

Gino Montrone and Team will be in attendance on Friday night...being inducted into the NPBA'S HALL OF FAME.
Also, John D'Elia, Rich Felson, John Demeno and Stu Hayim...all of the "Legends"!
Hard to believe Stu Hayim will let his 41 MTI Cat w/ 1200 HP Mercs sit at home in Long Island with all of these speed boats playing in his backyard...

Tommy Abraham is bring his toy chest full of Cigarette boats with him...and the "Falcon" himself.

HORBA has donated some "original" Aronow Cigarette photos to be awarded...they go for $500.00 each on E-Bay!, along with more HORBA stuff, Thank you Charlie McCarthy!

If you still need a hotel room for the discounted rate of $119.00 per night, call the Mgr. Barbara Lita at 201-499-2578...tell her you are in the NYC Poker Run.GREAT HOTEL/Doubletree Club Suites by Hilton..."Paris" that is ..

...more entries and sponsors to follow...

www.nationalpowerboat.com

[MES]

Does anyone know how far it is from the start to the first bridge?

[Team Tsunami]

You coming out Matthew?

[nthdegree]

Does anyone know how far it is from the start to the first bridge?

I would say around 17 miles...

[TGC-32]

Charlie Melchner's Mahopac Marine's SUNSATION TEAM will be "in force" at the event...

Tommy Caruso's Total Marine will be at the show...running his classic 30' Chris Cat in the Poker Run and bringing his 52'Express Cruiser for display...and comfort.

STATEMENT Marine with Chip Fendt will be displaying, entering, and giving demo rides in their 42 "air ride" V-bottom with 1075 HP Mercs...at 137 MPH!

Dave Bennette is bringing the classic 30' Sutphen, "OUTRAGEOUS", Throttled by Mike Alesse from Mass.

Ron Lombard will be showing off the New 22' SUTPHEN SSX.

Jay Muller will be running his 36 Cobra...at very hi speeds!

Top Tomato's Race Team, the Sciandra Family, will be piloting their 40 Skater...probably at higher speeds!

Watch for Michael Chera and Johnny Tomlinson in a new 48 MTI with 1550 Sterlings...betcha' he's no slow-poke.

One of the Stars and legends of our sport, "the Real Deal", RICHIE POWERS will be in attendance being inducted into NPBA's Hall of Fame and throttling the World Champion 39 Motion Cat of Omar Danial...he does not like 2nd place.

Gino Montrone and Team will be in attendance on Friday night...being inducted into the NPBA'S HALL OF FAME.
Also, John D'Elia, Rich Felson, John Demeno and Stu Hayim...all of the "Legends"!
Hard to believe Stu Hayim will let his 41 MTI Cat w/ 1200 HP Mercs sit at home in Long Island with all of these speed boats playing in his backyard...

Tommy Abraham is bring his toy chest full of Cigarette boats with him...and the "Falcon" himself.

HORBA has donated some "original" Aronow Cigarette photos to be awarded...they go for $500.00 each on E-Bay!, along with more HORBA stuff, Thank you Charlie McCarthy!

If you still need a hotel room for the discounted rate of $119.00 per night, call the Mgr. Barbara Lita at 201-499-2578...tell her you are in the NYC Poker Run.GREAT HOTEL/Doubletree Club Suites by Hilton..."Paris" that is ..

...more entries and sponsors to follow...

www.nationalpowerboat.com

Actually, the Chris-Cat has been gone for many years now! We will be running our old F-2 boat, however.

Tom Caruso
Total Marine

[Geronimo36]

Does anyone know how far it is from the start to the first bridge?

nthdegree is on it! Liberty Landing to the Tappanzee is roughly 25 miles. (Parade/Start to bridge). From the Start to the Tappanzee is about 17 miles.

See ya there!

[MahopacMarine]

Actually, the Chris-Cat has been gone for many years now! We will be running our old F-2 boat, however.

Tom Caruso
Total Marine

Would that old F-2 boat be the Formula Tom??..........:sifone:.

Cant wait to see it! Is Jason going to tag along?

[smokeybandit]

32569

Here's a pic of Gino and Frank getting ready for a race.

[TGC-32]

Would that old F-2 boat be the Formula Tom??..........:sifone:.

Cant wait to see it! Is Jason going to tag along?

Yes, it is the old Formula 382 F-2 boat. Not sure what Jason's plans are. I'll ask him tomorrow. My old racing partner, Carl Saitta, wants to come, so he'll probably run the F-2 boat with me. Maybe I'll add some extra seats. I'll also have new 52' Fairline there, so if I was smart (which I'm not!) I'll run the Fairline!

Tom

[MahopacMarine]

Yes, it is the old Formula 382 F-2 boat. Not sure what Jason's plans are. I'll ask him tomorrow. My old racing partner, Carl Saitta, wants to come, so he'll probably run the F-2 boat with me. Maybe I'll add some extra seats. I'll also have new 52' Fairline there, so if I was smart (which I'm not!) I'll run the Fairline!

Tom

Sounds good Tom! Hope to see you there. It is still up in the air if I will be there or upstate.

Tom

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Sounds good Tom! Hope to see you there. It is still up in the air if I will be there or upstate.

Tom

Up in the air ???

No way !

You have to be there !!! :sifone:

[Freezeframevideo]

at sunny isles but we be there with heicopter for photos and video all photos posted every nite freeze frame

[Gladhe8er]

Actually, the Chris-Cat has been gone for many years now! We will be running our old F-2 boat, however.

Tom Caruso
Total Marine

I was gonna say! I haven's seen a Chris around here since we got rid of ours in the mid 90's.

[MahopacMarine]

Up in the air ???

No way !

You have to be there !!! :sifone:

Either way Tim, I will be working that weekend!

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Either way Tim, I will be working that weekend!
Same here....... :sifone:

[Geronimo36]

Yeah me too... workin on having a good time! :)

[Big Time]

Does anyone have the GPS coordinates for the stops?

[MahopacMarine]

Yeah me too... workin on having a good time! :)

SHSHSHSH dont let my wife here that:biggrinjester:

[Billy Frenz]

The Festivities begin Friday afternoon, June 19th and the 1st party begins at 6 pm.

There will be a mandatory Captain’s Meeting, Saturday morning at 11 AM with a 12 noon start. Remember, no drinking of alcohol in boats while boats are being operated and maintain a zero policy…until we are back on the dock…then we ROCK!

Checkpoints and co-ordinates:
1. Ossining Boat and Canoe Club N41 09.5 latitude W73 52.3 longitude
2. Peekskill 45’ Houseboat/Bayliner N41 17.3 latitude W73 56.4 longitude
3. Haverstraw Marina N41 13.7 lat W73.57.53 long
4. Liberty Landing Marina N40 42.64 latitude W74 02.59 longitude

Please fly and American Flag during the PATRIOTIC PARADE TO THE BRIDGE…at 10 knots or less…mandated by the Coast Guard and Homeland Security!

STAY BEHIND THE OFFICIAL PACE BOAT at 10 knots or less until I drop the Green Flag at the George Washington Bridge. The “New York” side of the Hudson River is for Commercial traffic, stay to the West/New Jersey side. As we leave the docks, allow time for the OFFICIAL PACEBOAT to get into position, on the NYC side of the Hudson River. Stay to the PORT SIDE OF THE PACEBOAT…there may be an international swim race around Manhattan that morning…lets give them some room.

As we travel from CP #1 (Ossining) to CP#2 (Peekskill), keep the WHITE BUOYS on your Starboard side as we pass the Indian Pt. Nuclear Power Station…if you go inside those buoys, you are going to intercepted by the NAVY…with guns drawn!

If you miss a checkpoint, courtesy card(s) will be given to you back at Liberty Landing Marina. All cards must be turned in by 5 PM. The AWARDS will follow at 6 PM.

[Top Banana]

As usual it will be a fantastic event.....it should be quite an experience for some of the newer drivers to be side by side with.... Richie Powers. They will be able to see first hand what a real pro is all about.

Have fun, enjoy and everyone be safe, so you can come back next year, I'm sure Billy will be plannng something even bigger and better.....as he usually does.

[Geronimo36]

5 more days!!! :)

I spent 6 hours detailing the boat Saturday afternoon....I'm pretty tired but the boat is ready to go!

Pray to the sun gods!

[Team Tsunami]

5 more days!!! :)

I spent 6 hours detailing the boat Saturday afternoon....I'm pretty tired but the boat is ready to go!

Pray to the sun gods!

With you there! This weather has been terrible. We'll be getting the Sutphen ready all this week and arriving Friday. See everyone there!

[Freezeframevideo]

Billy, the boat that we raced and won the 1982 Championship NPBA just went 106 miles to Bimini and back and took first place in B class, twin engine outboard. We look forward to covering your event next week for good old times. We'll see you all Friday morning. All photos will be uploaded every night. We will be shooting video and taking stills.
Jeff Gerardi

http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll434/FreezeFrameVideo/2009sunnyisles/aaaamyboat.jpg

[Geronimo36]

Beautiful picture Jeff!!!

[Geronimo36]

From NOAA, lets hope it stays the same or gets a little better. I can deal with a shower or two.


Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%

Weather.com is saying chance of showers, mid 70's (40%).

Cross Fingers

[Geronimo36]

Will anyone from Serious be representing at the NYC Poker Run? Hmmmm, it's right in Stecz backyard.....

Maybe he can commandere JoeD's boat and I can steal his drinks Friday night! ;)

[Tom A.]

I won't have my boat ready for NYC, but will be there Friday night for the kick off!

[jhenrie]

Will anyone from Serious be representing at the NYC Poker Run? Hmmmm, it's right in Stecz backyard.....

Maybe he can commandere JoeD's boat and I can steal his drinks Friday night! ;)

Joe already told me what he's bringing and I'll be drinking it out of a mickey d's cup just so you know who did it !!! Paybacks are a b*** . :26:

[Big Time]

How is the ramp over by the park? Are there actaully docks there to tie your boat to after you launch? Looks like I am coming in solo on Friday afternoon so need to figure out how this is going to work.

[Geronimo36]

Joe already told me what he's bringing and I'll be drinking it out of a mickey d's cup just so you know who did it !!! Paybacks are a b*** . :26:

:26::26::26::seeya::lurk5:



How is the ramp over by the park? Are there actaully docks there to tie your boat to after you launch? Looks like I am coming in solo on Friday afternoon so need to figure out how this is going to work.

The ramp is pretty decent. I remeber a small dock but the day I had to pull out there I had someone helping me. Either myself or one of my crew can always come with you to the ramp and help out if need be. Only thing I ask if you could give us a lift over to the hotel to check-in! :)

I'll PM you my cell number so we can stay in touch.

Frank

[JoeD]

Frank , Make sure you have plenty of beer over there this year on friday afternoon.

[Geronimo36]

Frank , Make sure you have plenty of beer over there this year on friday afternoon.

We're not bringing any, John (huster) told me you were going to be supplying some for us! :26:

We have 6 so just bring double/triple whatever you're bringing and we will be square from last year....:)

Thanks in advance!:seeya:

[Big Time]

:26::26::26::seeya::lurk5:




The ramp is pretty decent. I remeber a small dock but the day I had to pull out there I had someone helping me. Either myself or one of my crew can always come with you to the ramp and help out if need be. Only thing I ask if you could give us a lift over to the hotel to check-in! :)

I'll PM you my cell number so we can stay in touch.

Frank

Thanks Frank...my bro might be able to make it out early enough, but if not I will probably need some help. Either way I've got room in the truck to get you back to hotel for check in.

-Chris

[ActiveFun]

Coming from GWB on Jersey TPKE South, where would the best place to fuel up before entering Libery State Park with boat on trailer?

[T2x]

Same cranky old guy will be narrating the official NY Poker Run videos for Thinkfast Videos and Billy Frenz.

God, when will that guy hang it up already? Doesn't he realize there are dozens of young guys available with half his knowledge?

The nerve!!!!:mad:

:D:D:D ;)

[T2x]

Coming from GWB on Jersey TPKE South, where would the best place to fuel up before entering Libery State Park with boat on trailer?

The prices for Sunoco on the Turnpike are pretty competitive..... The Vince Lombardi Service Center is about 6-10 miles south of the bridge.

[Big Time]

Same cranky old guy will be narrating the official NY Poker Run videos for Thinkfast Videos and Billy Frenz.


Is it the same guy that did last year's video? Man he was terrible. :ack2:

Only kiddin'. I'm trying to get my old man to show up but he is pretty busy down at the restaurant these days. Hopefully he will be able to make it...he loves trading stories about the good ol' days with all of the cranky old guys :)

[JoeD]

There are 2-3 gas stations with competive prices as soon as you come over the bridge.

[Ratickle]

Is it the same guy that did last year's video? Man he was terrible. :ack2:



I heard that was a curmudgeon.......:sifone:

[T2x]

I heard that was a curmudgeon.......:sifone:

Yeah...him...the bald guy...... Blah , blah, blah....

;)

T2x

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Yeah...him...the bald guy...... Blah , blah, blah....

;)

T2x
Wreaks havoc on the Flash Photography..... :biggrinjester:

[Freezeframevideo]

billy We Will not fly Under The Bridge going To Be a Good time ,All Photos will Be Uploaded From Event Site, Video And stills Just Getting Back from Sunny Isles Offshore Challenge What a Event Jeff www.freezeframevideo.net

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Either way Tim, I will be working that weekend!
Depending on the next few days, maybe I'll take the day off...

[Tank]

2009 NYC POKER RUN Participants …so far…

101 John Ruggieri 40 Activator 2 or 3 in crew
102 Carmine DeRosa 37 Outerlimits 4-5 in crew
103 Sal Sciandra 40 Skater 5 in crew
104 Dr Carl C/V. Rifice 36 Skater 2 in crew
105 Scott Rice 35 Formula 3 in crew
106 Dr Steve Thiele 34 Cobalt 3 in crew
107 Bob Kolenberg 38 Fountain 4 in crew
108 John Durante 35 Sonic 2-3 in crew as of 3-27-09
109 Ron Barrette 40 Skater 6 people
110 Ryan &Jeff Friedman 38 Cigarette 4 people
111 Ozzie Castellnau 43 Nor Tech 6 people
112 Brad Pompilli 42 Cigarette 4 in crew
113 Joe Castellana 46 Skater 4 in crew
113 Chris/Peter Aitken, Jr 29 Fountain 3 in crew
114 Robert Winoski 28 Bat Boat 4 in crew
115 Greg Lutz 35 Fountain 4 in crew
116 Steve Monteforte 39 Outerlimits 6 in crew as of 3-28-09
117 Joe Thomas 43 Donzi 3 in crew
118 Jim Kid Mtrspts 30 Skater 4 in crew
119 Charlie Melchner 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
120 Frank Ciano 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
121 Dave Massi 288 Sunsation 2 in crew
122 Kevin Young 288 Sunsation 4 in crew
123 Bill Betz SV-43 Outerlimits 5 in crew as of 3-29-09
124 Tony Frisina 39 Hustler Rockit 4 in crew
125 Tom Fancher 37 Outerlimits 4 in crew
126 Andrew Elias 33 Powerplay 2 in crew
127 Ken/Dan Kleitz 34 Sutphen 2 in crew as of 3-31-09
128 John Gullans 32 Skater 2 in crew
129 Tony Zic 37 Outerlimits 2 in crew as of 4-2-09
130 Dr Bill Schmid 36 Skater 2 in crew
131 Guy LaMotta 40 Cigarette 4 in crew
132 Greg Morgan 38 Hustler 4 in crew
133 Guy LaMotta 50 Magnum 4 in crew
134 Joe Lamberti 45 Fountain “Cat Killer” 4 in crew as of 4-5-09


This should be interesting....Gonna run that name still, you better bring your A game!

[Geronimo36]

Billy, can we get an updated headcount? :)

[jhenrie]

Billy, can we get an updated headcount? :)

Why , you want to see your name?:drool5:

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

I'll see everyone there tomorrow !!!:driving:

[Big Time]

Weather report is not looking good for Sat., but I am still heading up there tomorrow. Let's hope for the best.

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Anyone know if there is a rain date scheduled for SUNDAY ??? :confused:

[BOJOE2]

see ya there fri night Tim

[Tom A.]

See you guys Fri. nite!

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

see ya there fri night Tim

Charging all the batteries now....

Now if I can only charge my own..... :sifone:

[Team Tsunami]

See everyone there tomorrow!!

[Freezeframevideo]

Weather report is not looking good for Sat., but I am still heading up there tomorrow. Let's hope for the best.

lets hope the weather is good for flying, freeze frame

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

The fog that typically hangs in the Hudson Valley is usually a problem...

[Geronimo36]

So far they're saying mostly cloudy and 80 today. I'm heading down to the boat in about 2 hrs and heading up to NYC in about 4 hrs.

Let's hope we get a good window of weather to kick this thing off tomorrow!!! If not I guess I'll just have to stay and play for another day!!! :)

See ya there!

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

SUNDAY is the RAIN DATE should it not go off tomorrow...







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[Geronimo36]

SUNDAY is the RAIN DATE should it not go off tomorrow....

Let's hope NOAA is correct, so far they're saying the chance of precip is after 1pm.

See ya later today, I'm out!:seeya: