Powerboat Racing Dentist won’t compete this year in Ft. Myers Beach Offshore Gran Pri
05-09-2002, 03:13 PM
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Powerboat Racing Dentist won’t compete this year in Ft. Myers Beach Offshore Gran Pri
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JUST SAY A-A-A-H !!
Powerboat Racing Dentist won’t compete this year
in Ft. Myers Beach Offshore Gran Prix
Ft. Myers, FL - - Offshore Powerboat Racer and Fan Favorite, Dr. Gerardo Santiago, will be attending this years Ft. Myers Beach Offshore Gran Prix, however, this year, he won’t be competing. The pediatric dentist, from Naples, Florida, who stunned fans as he barrel rolled his "Zero Cavity Bat Boat" last year on the way to the finish line, is not quitting because of fear, but to spend a little more time with the kids, and that doesn’t just mean his own.
Santiago, known as the Hometown Hero for his efforts supporting Children’s Charities, will take his 38’ Cigarette aptly titled "Zero Cavity" on the road, or shall we say water, to donate Children’s rides to a number of Race and Poker Run Events for the 2002 Season, including the upcoming Ft. Myers Beach Offshore Gran Prix. There, he will donate rides to children of the charities that the race event supports.
In addition to giving the kids rides, the Doc will also become an Official Paceboat for the race and sport www.PokerRun.com on his boat. Through the sponsorship, Barkley Geib, owner of www.PokerRun.com and organizer of the Worlds’ Largest Poker Run at Lanier Harbor Marina , will be making a donation to the Ft. Myers Beach Offshore Gran Prix for their children’s charities. It’s a win - win for all.
"The Doc and I both share a common goal to promote and support charities for children, so this year, we teamed up to give them rides and a donation to their fund," said Geib, who adds that it’s "all about the little people." Santiago will also be a Celebrity Guest at this years Lanier Harbor Marina Poker Run 2002, to be held the weekend of August 8th - 10th, 2002. There, he will be giving rides to the children of the Greater Atlanta Make-A-Wish® Foundation, as well as help raise funds for the Forsyth County Child Advocacy Center.
Santiago, who previously attended the Ft. Myers Beach race volunteer parade and poker run, plans to keep the Ft. Myers Beach Offshore Gran Prix an annual event, making his reminder of last years flip all but a distant memory. He ended the season, and his racing career, impressively, taking the APBA Offshore National and Southeast Division Titles as well as the OPBRA FORCE Gold Cup Championship. "I decided to dedicate a little more time to the Kids this year, so instead of Racing for a trophy, I am racing for a smile," said Santiago with a big grin.
Fans of all ages are encouraged to come by the Race Dry Pits or Wet Pits to see Dr. Santiago and get an autograph all weekend long. Sponsors underwriting a portion of the costs of the 2002 Child SMILE America(sm) Tour are www.PokerRun.com, Doller Offshore Marine, Children’s Dentistry Center of Naples, McManus Powerboats, the Hampton Inn & Suites of Islamorada, Florida, Valv-Tect, Marine Machine, www.Offshoreonly.com, Over The Edge Motorsports Marketing, and the Offshore Racing Review. For more information on the 2002 Child SMILE America(sm) Tour or to Sponsor Dr. Santiago’s efforts contact: Over The Edge Motorsports Marketing t/f 954-796-9226. For Updates on the Child SMILE America(sm) Tour or Sponsorship Information, please visit www.gettheedgeracing.com
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For PHOTOGRAPHS (FLIP AND AIR/ TEAM SHOTS)
to use with this storyline Or an exclusive INTERVIEW with Dr. Santiago
For this story emailed to you in Word or Text
email request to: [email protected]
Or call Tel/Fax: 954-796-9226
For more information on Zero Cavity,
go to www.gettheedgeracing.com
Fountain Powerboats - Super Boat International
FT. MYERS BEACH OFFSHORE GRAND PRIX
DRY PITS at Gulf Waters RV Resort, 17500 Pine Ridge Road
includes Registration, Information, Credentials, Inspections,
Fueling, Physicals, Drivers Meetings
LAUNCHING Oyster Bay Property, 2080 Main St.
WET PITS Gulfstar Marine AND Bridge Restaurant
708 Fishermans Wharf
Thursday, MAY 16, 2002
5PM STAGING FOR PARADE
6:30PM MATANZAS PASS "SKY" BRIDGE CLOSES
7PM START OF PARADE
Post PARADE PARTY ON THE BEACH
Dockside Sport Pub, Ft. Myers Beach
Friday, MAY 17, 2002
9AM - 5PM LAUNCHING:
9AM – 3PM INFORMATION
9AM – 3PM REGISTRATION/CREDENTIALS
9AM – 5PM DRY PITS OPEN
9AM – 5PM INSPECTIONS
9AM – 5PM FUELING
9AM – 5PM WET PITS
9AM – 5PM TESTING: Information available at Launch Site
6PM – 7PM MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING
Clubhouse at Gulf Waters RV Resort
7PM – 8PM SCORER’S MEETING - Dry Pits Clubhouse
7PM – 9PM RACER’S PARTY IN THE Mastec DRY PITS
"Race Team Reggae Night"
Saturday, MAY 18, 2002
7AM – 5PM FUELING
7:30 – 8:30AM PHYSICALS
8AM – 5PM INSPECTION
8AM – 5PM LAUNCHING & RECOVERY
9AM - 12PM WET PITS OPEN
9AM SATURDAY’S RACE DRIVER’S MEETING
9AM –12PM TESTING: As per Rule Book
3PM – 5PM TESTING: As per Rule Book
9AM – 5PM REGISTRATION/CREDENTIALS
9AM – 5PM WET PITS
10AM FAA PILOT MEETING: Page Field Aviation Ctr
NOON AIR SHOW
12:30PM BOATS PARADE TO MILLING AREA
1PM START OF RACE
2:15PM AIR SHOW
6PM – 9PM RACER’S PARTY IN THE Mastec DRY PITS
Sunday, MAY 19, 2002
7AM – 12PM FUELING
7:30 – 8:30AM PHYSICALS
8AM - 5PM LAUNCHING & RECOVERY
9AM - 12PM WET PITS
9AM SUNDAY’S RACE DRIVER’S MEETING
10AM FAA PILOT MEETING: Page Field Aviation Ctr
CLOSED REGISTRATION/CREDENTIALS: Closed
NOON AIR SHOW
12:30PM BOATS PARADE TO MILLING AREA
1PM START OF RACE
2:15PM AIR SHOW
5PM AWARDS CEREMONY:
The Bridge Restaurant
Please Note to Stop by www.offshoregranprix.com
for any special updates or visit our link via
www.gettheedgeracing.com
JUST SAY A-A-A-H !!
Powerboat Racing Dentist won’t compete this year
in Ft. Myers Beach Offshore Gran Prix
Ft. Myers, FL - - Offshore Powerboat Racer and Fan Favorite, Dr. Gerardo Santiago, will be attending this years Ft. Myers Beach Offshore Gran Prix, however, this year, he won’t be competing. The pediatric dentist, from Naples, Florida, who stunned fans as he barrel rolled his "Zero Cavity Bat Boat" last year on the way to the finish line, is not quitting because of fear, but to spend a little more time with the kids, and that doesn’t just mean his own.
Santiago, known as the Hometown Hero for his efforts supporting Children’s Charities, will take his 38’ Cigarette aptly titled "Zero Cavity" on the road, or shall we say water, to donate Children’s rides to a number of Race and Poker Run Events for the 2002 Season, including the upcoming Ft. Myers Beach Offshore Gran Prix. There, he will donate rides to children of the charities that the race event supports.
In addition to giving the kids rides, the Doc will also become an Official Paceboat for the race and sport www.PokerRun.com on his boat. Through the sponsorship, Barkley Geib, owner of www.PokerRun.com and organizer of the Worlds’ Largest Poker Run at Lanier Harbor Marina , will be making a donation to the Ft. Myers Beach Offshore Gran Prix for their children’s charities. It’s a win - win for all.
"The Doc and I both share a common goal to promote and support charities for children, so this year, we teamed up to give them rides and a donation to their fund," said Geib, who adds that it’s "all about the little people." Santiago will also be a Celebrity Guest at this years Lanier Harbor Marina Poker Run 2002, to be held the weekend of August 8th - 10th, 2002. There, he will be giving rides to the children of the Greater Atlanta Make-A-Wish® Foundation, as well as help raise funds for the Forsyth County Child Advocacy Center.
Santiago, who previously attended the Ft. Myers Beach race volunteer parade and poker run, plans to keep the Ft. Myers Beach Offshore Gran Prix an annual event, making his reminder of last years flip all but a distant memory. He ended the season, and his racing career, impressively, taking the APBA Offshore National and Southeast Division Titles as well as the OPBRA FORCE Gold Cup Championship. "I decided to dedicate a little more time to the Kids this year, so instead of Racing for a trophy, I am racing for a smile," said Santiago with a big grin.
Fans of all ages are encouraged to come by the Race Dry Pits or Wet Pits to see Dr. Santiago and get an autograph all weekend long. Sponsors underwriting a portion of the costs of the 2002 Child SMILE America(sm) Tour are www.PokerRun.com, Doller Offshore Marine, Children’s Dentistry Center of Naples, McManus Powerboats, the Hampton Inn & Suites of Islamorada, Florida, Valv-Tect, Marine Machine, www.Offshoreonly.com, Over The Edge Motorsports Marketing, and the Offshore Racing Review. For more information on the 2002 Child SMILE America(sm) Tour or to Sponsor Dr. Santiago’s efforts contact: Over The Edge Motorsports Marketing t/f 954-796-9226. For Updates on the Child SMILE America(sm) Tour or Sponsorship Information, please visit www.gettheedgeracing.com
# # #
For PHOTOGRAPHS (FLIP AND AIR/ TEAM SHOTS)
to use with this storyline Or an exclusive INTERVIEW with Dr. Santiago
For this story emailed to you in Word or Text
email request to: [email protected]
Or call Tel/Fax: 954-796-9226
For more information on Zero Cavity,
go to www.gettheedgeracing.com
Fountain Powerboats - Super Boat International
FT. MYERS BEACH OFFSHORE GRAND PRIX
DRY PITS at Gulf Waters RV Resort, 17500 Pine Ridge Road
includes Registration, Information, Credentials, Inspections,
Fueling, Physicals, Drivers Meetings
LAUNCHING Oyster Bay Property, 2080 Main St.
WET PITS Gulfstar Marine AND Bridge Restaurant
708 Fishermans Wharf
Thursday, MAY 16, 2002
5PM STAGING FOR PARADE
6:30PM MATANZAS PASS "SKY" BRIDGE CLOSES
7PM START OF PARADE
Post PARADE PARTY ON THE BEACH
Dockside Sport Pub, Ft. Myers Beach
Friday, MAY 17, 2002
9AM - 5PM LAUNCHING:
9AM – 3PM INFORMATION
9AM – 3PM REGISTRATION/CREDENTIALS
9AM – 5PM DRY PITS OPEN
9AM – 5PM INSPECTIONS
9AM – 5PM FUELING
9AM – 5PM WET PITS
9AM – 5PM TESTING: Information available at Launch Site
6PM – 7PM MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING
Clubhouse at Gulf Waters RV Resort
7PM – 8PM SCORER’S MEETING - Dry Pits Clubhouse
7PM – 9PM RACER’S PARTY IN THE Mastec DRY PITS
"Race Team Reggae Night"
Saturday, MAY 18, 2002
7AM – 5PM FUELING
7:30 – 8:30AM PHYSICALS
8AM – 5PM INSPECTION
8AM – 5PM LAUNCHING & RECOVERY
9AM - 12PM WET PITS OPEN
9AM SATURDAY’S RACE DRIVER’S MEETING
9AM –12PM TESTING: As per Rule Book
3PM – 5PM TESTING: As per Rule Book
9AM – 5PM REGISTRATION/CREDENTIALS
9AM – 5PM WET PITS
10AM FAA PILOT MEETING: Page Field Aviation Ctr
NOON AIR SHOW
12:30PM BOATS PARADE TO MILLING AREA
1PM START OF RACE
2:15PM AIR SHOW
6PM – 9PM RACER’S PARTY IN THE Mastec DRY PITS
Sunday, MAY 19, 2002
7AM – 12PM FUELING
7:30 – 8:30AM PHYSICALS
8AM - 5PM LAUNCHING & RECOVERY
9AM - 12PM WET PITS
9AM SUNDAY’S RACE DRIVER’S MEETING
10AM FAA PILOT MEETING: Page Field Aviation Ctr
CLOSED REGISTRATION/CREDENTIALS: Closed
NOON AIR SHOW
12:30PM BOATS PARADE TO MILLING AREA
1PM START OF RACE
2:15PM AIR SHOW
5PM AWARDS CEREMONY:
The Bridge Restaurant
Please Note to Stop by www.offshoregranprix.com
for any special updates or visit our link via
www.gettheedgeracing.com
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Dr. Santiago-
After trying to post something to express my feelings, I realized that words fail me. You make the world a better place and good luck in all you do.
Bulldog aka Ronnie
After trying to post something to express my feelings, I realized that words fail me. You make the world a better place and good luck in all you do.
Bulldog aka Ronnie
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Great Job!
05-10-2002, 02:56 PM
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Great Job!!!!!!
Doc i had the chance to meet you in Sarasota at the Poker Run. ITs great what you are doing but i also have read about you doing this before. I am up here in Maryland and we will have some poker runs this summer hope you can attend and in whatever way i could support please let me know. Great Job and its people like you that make me proud to be involved in this sport.
Have a Great Day!
Have a Great Day!
