National Powerboat Association - Poker Run 2002 Press Release

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 9, 2002

THE NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT POKER RUN 2002 is pulling in contestants and sponsors from all over the nation. The “Kings and Queens ” of the sport will gather at Liberty Landing Marina on Friday, June 14th for a “kick off” party and participate in the run scheduled for noon time, Saturday, June 15th. The 75 mile run will travel from the Statue of Liberty to the Ossining Boat and Canoe Club, then to Haverstraw Marina, then to Chelsea Piers in New York City, and return to Liberty Landing Marina for the Awards Party.

John Woolley has entered the ex-Popeye’s 50’ Aluminum Cat with new power…Twin GE-T58 Turbine engines coupled to #6 Mercury Speedmasters, titled “Lightning Jacks”.

Rolf Papke of Pro-Roc Marine will be representing TEAM SPECTRE with a 36’ Spectre Cat named, “TSUNAMI”, powered with twin blower engines.

The DONZI FACTORY TEAM will be the Paceboat for the Speedboat Club with their brand new F-2 Raceboat! Bob Christie has entered the 105 MPH version.

OUTERLIMITS is returning with 12 boats to defend its Crown…”King of the V-Bottoms”…showcasing its new sit-down 42’, clocking 140+MPH!

Mike Fusco is returning with his Turbine powered 40’ Skater, built by Howard Arneson, which won “KING OF THE HUDSON” in 2000…running 180 MPH+!

Tom Abrams’ TOM CAT, a 46’ Skater Cat with a pair of 1300 HP Sterling Engines, will be returning to defend his “KING OF THE HUDSON CROWN”, earned in 2001.

Michael Aronow, will be there to autograph/sell his book all about his father, DON ARONOW.

POWERBOAT MAGAZINE’S Vicki Newton, Courtney Smith, and Dick Debartolo will be at the event to chat with enthusiasts along with Peter Tassler of POKER RUNS AMERICA MAGAZINE…all enjoying the festivities…New York City Style.

3 of the Greatest Bands have been hired to keep the music playing when the engines are not running…nobody does it like we do it in NEW YORK CITY …

THE GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD!!!

Also:

THE MANHASSET BAY GOLD CUP POKER RUN, August 17, 2002.

And :

THE GLEN COVE Hi-Stakes POKER RUN and RADAR RUN, Sept 14, 2002.

And :

NYC 2002 Powerboat Poker Run, June 14, 2003

…they are all going to be there, , , are you?

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:
The National Powerboat Association at 203-532-1312

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		Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2002 THE NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT POKER RUN 2002 is pulling in contestants and sponsors from all over the nation. The “Kings and Queens ” of the sport will gather at Liberty Landing Marina on Friday, June 14th for a “kick off” party and participate in the run scheduled for noon time, Saturday, June 15th. The 75 mile run will travel from the Statue of Liberty to the Ossining Boat and Canoe Club, then to Haverstraw Marina, then to Chelsea Piers in New York City, and return to Liberty Landing Marina for the Awards Party. John Woolley has entered the ex-Popeye’s 50’ Aluminum Cat with new power…Twin GE-T58 Turbine engines coupled to #6 Mercury Speedmasters, titled “Lightning Jacks”. Rolf Papke of Pro-Roc Marine will be representing TEAM SPECTRE with a 36’ Spectre Cat named, “TSUNAMI”, powered with twin blower engines. The DONZI FACTORY TEAM will be the Paceboat for the Speedboat Club with their brand new F-2 Raceboat! Bob Christie has entered the 105 MPH version. OUTERLIMITS is returning with 12 boats to defend its Crown…”King of the V-Bottoms”…showcasing its new sit-down 42’, clocking 140+MPH! Mike Fusco is returning with his Turbine powered 40’ Skater, built by Howard Arneson, which won “KING OF THE HUDSON” in 2000…running 180 MPH+! Tom Abrams’ TOM CAT, a 46’ Skater Cat with a pair of 1300 HP Sterling Engines, will be returning to defend his “KING OF THE HUDSON CROWN”, earned in 2001. Michael Aronow, will be there to autograph/sell his book all about his father, DON ARONOW. POWERBOAT MAGAZINE’S Vicki Newton, Courtney Smith, and Dick Debartolo will be at the event to chat with enthusiasts along with Peter Tassler of POKER RUNS AMERICA MAGAZINE…all enjoying the festivities…New York City Style. 3 of the Greatest Bands have been hired to keep the music playing when the engines are not running…nobody does it like we do it in NEW YORK CITY … THE GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD!!! Also: THE MANHASSET BAY GOLD CUP POKER RUN, August 17, 2002. And : THE GLEN COVE Hi-Stakes POKER RUN and RADAR RUN, Sept 14, 2002. And : NYC 2002 Powerboat Poker Run, June 14, 2003 …they are all going to be there, , , are you?
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