7th Annual Chicago ThundeRun...June 21st
 

Got my application in the mail today...oh yeah!
Me likey Kilo run too.
Time to dust off those other pulleys;)

B4M,
I guess the rumor isn't just floating around this year! :p :D Rich has my application in the mail. It will be a great time. Do you know which charity the run is benefiting this year? What's up with a Kilo run?

Dan

Is there any recommended places to stay and launch near the 'headquarters' of the main events?
How many years has this run been going on?
Cost? And is this a "Poker Run?"

I got a truck to take the boat other places this summer. If there is a link that would answer all my questions, I would appreciate it!!!

Thanks,

Obnox21

OBNOXUS21,
The run is a Poker Run. This is the seventh year for the run. The run originates out of Pastrick Marina in Indiana. It is a charity run with the proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House. I believe the cost is $375.00 per boat. I don't think Rich has a web site. I'm sure He will chime in with some information.

Dan

Also there is a Harra's casino Hotel right next to the marina.
I got my infoin the mail yesterday.

Is this a COPS event?how many boats usually attend? how far do they run? more info please!

Yeah! what Dyno said.

Thanks to everyone, we have had great response this year. To answer some of your questions, I founded ThundeRun in 1994, and yes that is how it is spelled. This is not a cops run. Candyman and Back4more will confirm we always have a great time, and the course is always a surprise. Just make sure your gas tank is full. I always have a short course and a long course, so everyone goes in the same direction some just go farther if they want. Also depending on weather conditions you might want to shorten your course. The run is designed for everyone to have fun. We are hoping for 100+ boats this year. Web site will be up soon. This event is 100% for charity and has always been.

This years charity is Ronald McDonald House (sorry Too Old) and yes Ronald will be there. I have dedicated this years run to Ben Zejeski a very dear friend that was lost this year. You might have known Ben from his Cigarette Top Gun with big letters on the side "NEXT" or you might have known him from his 80' Baia named Steelin that he keeps in Miami.

If you want an application and have not recieved one, please e mail me with your mailing address, and fax number. We will get you the information ASAP. The application will answer most questions, if not please contact me.

Back4more yes the KILO run will be fun! Who will be the king of Chicago. Remember boost is your friend. I will be at 11 pounds with 110 octane.

Sounds Great been boating in area for years . Finely got my owen boat !! Now it time to play .. Sent you a E-MAIL Rich . Thanks

Got app. today and am definately planning on attending. This will be my first 'Poker Run' and am looking forward to the experience!!!!!
I think I will saty at Harrah's. Is that where most of the others will be staying?

The next weekend I plan on doing the poker run in Texas/Oklahoma!!!! Anyone else planning on going to that one?

See everyone soon.

OBNOXUS21 Is the size of your boat 21' ? IF so it can get nasty real quick !!!

Application
 

Rich
I would like to enter my blown cat "outcast" i n your short run this coming June, looks like a lot of good times and also for a good cause..

Regards,eliminator219

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Hey Les. How yu doing? I thought we'd here from you when talked started about a kilo run.

Hi Les when are you putting your boat in the barn ? This is John with 26 Velocity. Looking forward to seeing everyone . You to Payton !!

"Boost is your friend"...I've never heard something so absurd.
Yes we will be attending Richy Rich, I'm sure Joey O too...

And if its like the last one, the dinner is the best. Do not miss this one.

Poker Run plus new and old friends..
 

Payton,FFO

Mark and John
Look forward to hooking up with you guys this year, Im trying to get more boating time in this year,wish me luck!
I dont think that I will be ready to splash until the mid of the month or so . As you may know, I put on a pair of B-maxs this winter and they have B-max bottoms, they do not come polished.but they soon will be. I have a new barn here at the house so the boat is home and the extra time I have is spent here polishing and tinkering.. one drive is about done now..
anyway, glad summer is here see you soon!

eliminator219

Hey FFO, cool you finally made it here. I talked to Mike Doyne last week, but I prob be another 2 weeks before we bring it up there.

YES FINALLY MADE IT . For some reason I had so many problems with this site !! But in now. I paid for the spot in 7 .Drove by sat 27. Barn was still crowded . See you soon. LES does Joe still have his boat I here it was for-sale.

Rich,
Sounds like fun I will e-mail you my new address. If you get posters together give Pauly a few and I can hang them on the South side and Hammond for you.

Mark:cool:

Mark

The application is on the way. Make sure you bring the gang from Hammond. I will get posters to Pauly, thanks for your help.

Rich

FFO
 

John
Joe still has his Sunsation, it went to a marine shop in Mich and put on the showroom floor for sale, Didnt bring the price he wanted so he went up last weekend and picked it up..Seen him doing what he always is doing to it CLEANING and WAXING...Like I keep telling him they may call him a Mexican but not a dirty Mexican!!He washes that boat and truck even on the days he doesnt use them..He is keeping it in Omeras garage on the right just as you pull in to Doynes..If you are around stop and have a cool on with us..Will move into 7 in about a week or so..

Rich, got your application for the run today. thanks will get it back to you tomorrow..

eliminator219

Hi LES I saw Joe today at Doyne's . HE told me the same thing you just did .. I told him about the "THUNDERUN" HE said he would like to do the short run . That's what I am going to do . So looks Like we all can go together !!! Payton are you doing short or long ?

You guys don't have to decided on the short route so quick. Make your decision the day of the run. There was an all ladies team in a 24' Baja that did the long run in 4-5's one year. She bought a new boat for the next run.
Dan

This is starting to sound like a GREAT time ;) !!!

---- FFO -- No, my boat is not 21', that is my favorite number and how much of a classic she is at this time ;) :) ;)

I am definitely looking forward to this event!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any and all recommendations are welcome, since I have never been in these areas.

Thanks

Will this thing fill up or can I get in a day or two before the run? I can't make plans that far in advance. Work sucks!

Boatfreak 28, in answer to your question of will this event fill up the answer is yes. In answer to your question as to can you enter a day or two before the event, in all fairness to the providers of food (cocktail party, breakfast, lunch and dinner), t shirts, event bags, and let the list go on, well you no the answer. This is a charity event and the worst case is you have a possible write off. The other thing that you can do is give it away to a friend for them to attend or sell your spot to someone on the waiting list.

The good news is usually once you commit, if you are like me, I find the time. We are also the only Poker Run on south Lake Michigan, this year. This is our 7th year and we no what you want, and we give it to you.

Candyman has made a good point at pointing out that when you sign up for the poker run you make the choice the day of the run as to if you want to take the short run or the long run. The deciding factor is usually the following:

1. Weather
2. Water condition
3. How much did I drink the night before
4. How much did my crew drink the night before

As you can see this is your event. We all start in the same location, have lunch in the same location, dinner in the same location. Some go further because they want to. Trust me we all see each other and party together.

If I have you confused that is part of your fun. Remember we always have too much fun.

Ask Back4more or Candyman or Zoomnfun they are always there.

Well if you are going to make me feel guilty about it I guess I'll just have to get my work done. :D Sounds like a lot of fun so count me in.

Work hard, play hard. Glad you are joining us!

Hey Candyman,

I also ran the whole run in those big waves in my 25 foot boat. We were running together and the girls decided to hit it. There was a lot of air under their props. We chose the slow and steady way. We would pass them when they stopped to let their engine cool down. They were spending so much time in the air that their engine overheat alarm would sound. Then they would pass us again and we would pass them again. It was a fun day. It took everyone a few days for their back to return to normal.

Rich - How about getting a chiropracter to sponsor the event!

Steve

Steve

Great idea I will see what I can do. There is a new added feature this year that should help the back pain. We will have 4 hours of open bar with premium alcohol at dinner this year. This bar bill is on me, so I can bet no one will feel any pain until the next morning.

I guess one of the prizes needs to be aspirin!

Rich got my app Thank also is lunch paided for ?

Yes lunch is included!

Looks like we are going to go!! I'm sending my ap back today.

My wife is concerned about what to wear or where to get ready for the awards dinner. What do people comonly do? Get a room? Wear what you had on all day? Guys, what do you wives/girlfriends say?

Mark,
If it's anything like the last ThunderRun you won't need a shower!:D Everyone was treated to a free shower on the last leg of the run courtesy of the BIG water that day. Hopefully that won't be the case this year. As for changing it's a mixed bag. Some change and others wear the same clothes. In the past there hasn't been a lot of time between the end of the run and the awards dinner. It's always nice to have the option of a room if there's enough time.

I plan to get a room over at Harrah's for Friday and Saturday. It's going to be a mini vacation that weekend. :)

Dan

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Ok, I need to get signed up for the thunderun. Who do I call for registration? C.H.

Hey Dave,
Call Rich Obren 312-560-9220.

Can't wait to see the boat all done.

Mark

Sitting down here at the Active Thunder factory borrowing there computer.

The following link is from the ThundeRun 2000. The water was crazy big that day. Click on the links on the web page and check out all the helicopter shots.

http://www.geocities.com/todd0616/coolboat3.html

Todd,
What are you doing at the factory??? Picking out the colors for that new 37!

Rick

Rich,

Looks like we should be there as well.:D