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By popular demand a third NPBA POKER RUN has been added to the 2001 season. The Glen Cove Powerboat Poker Run and Radar Run was hosted by John Ferraro's Steamboat Landing Restaurant and Bar. After being cancelled on September 14th, due to the World Trade Center disaster, it was rescheduled for September 22nd. Contestants came from as far away as Maine to enjoy the waters of Long Island Sound. Entertainment on Friday night was provided by "DELICIOUS", a contemporary rock group with 3 girls up front. www.deliciousinfo.com <http://www.deliciousinfo.com> is their website...worth a visit. The real speedboat fun began at 12 noon on Saturday. The fleet blasted to Bridgeport, Connecticut, then to Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, and then to Sand's Point. The final leg was the radar run. Vinny Rifice and Jimmy MacIntyre were the fastest and awarded KING OF THE SOUND in "Color Me Bad", Vinny's 32 Skater with Falcon Blower motors, recording 141 MPH passes. The fastest outboard award went to Michael Alexander in his 32 Skater powered by triple 300 HP Mercury outboards clocking 105 MPH. The "Fastest V-Bottom" Award went to Ron Bourgoin's "SHAKIN", a 37 Outerlimits from Maine running 98 MPH. The "Best Looking Boat" award went to John O'Loughlin's "What a Gas", a 42 Outerlimits powered by Eickert Engines and throttled by Michael Fiore, the president and founder of Outerlimits Powerboats. Many boats were not able to make this event due to the restrictions of pleasure boat travel on the Hudson River, prohibiting access to Long Island Sound via the East River, Harlem River, Hudson River and the Atlantic Ocean. Many thanks to Tommy Fancher and Barbara for helping to produce a wonderful event under very difficult circumstances. Also, many thanks to our direct sponsors, Outerlimits Powerboats, Ocean Performance, and Steamboat Landing Restaurant and Bar...we look forward to next year's event. |
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The New York City Powerboat Poker Run, The Manhasset Bay Gold Cup Powerboat Poker Run and The Glen Cove Hi-Stakes Powerboat Poker Run and Radar Run are produced by the National Powerboat Association. The National Powerboat Association is a company dedicated to the advancement of powerboating in America through event promotions and productions as a purveyor of powerboats, powerboat equipment, videos, and sportswear.Conceived in 1976 with regional events and upgraded in 1982 to national events, the N.P.B.A.'s boating experience assures premium shows and quality products.For more event information call: Poker Runs | History | Membership | Videos | Boats Copyright 2004 @ National Powerboat Association SITE DESIGNED AND HOSTED BY
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