OFFSHORE RACES CONFIRMED!!!

The biggest poker run in the west has just become even bigger! The Desert Storm Poker Run, scheduled for April 24-25-26, 2008 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, is now a triple-header event with a Poker Run, a High Speed Shoot-Out, and an Offshore Race plus a Street Party! The boating extravaganza kicks-off on Thursday night, April 24 with a giant Street Party starting at 5:00pm on McCulloch Boulevard featuring as many as one-hundred of the most exotic high performance boats in the country. Then on Friday, the traditional Desert Storm Poker Run with up to 200 boats begins at 10:30am followed by an outdoor party at the Nautical Inn Cove that evening. On Saturday, motors start to rev at 8:30am as Lake Havasu hosts its first High Speed Shootout where boats will be radar-timed along a one-mile straightaway for top speed and bragging rights. At 12 noon the Shootout takes a break while POPRA conducts a full-on offshore race. Then at 2;00pm, the High Speed Shootout resumes for another three-hours. Finally, the three-day speed-fest concludes that night at 7:00pm with an Awards Dinner at the Lake Havasu Aquatic Center. Better make your plans immediately -- we bet there won't be a hotel vacancy in town! For more information log on to www.lakeracer.com


Theres already over 100 boats signed up for the poker run and around 50 boats from various racing organizations commited to racing on Sat.

Jim, Art and the rest of the DS-08 organizers are still working out the final details and the races may be held on Sunday but they are for sure happening!

Look here for an updated entry list to be posted with in the next few days.

Hope to see everyone out there for this awesome run!

That is friggin awsome!!! I hope it is a little cooler(temp) this year

Thanks Thisistank.

Yup - another Elim - this time going with the 36 Coupe - ILMOR 625s & IMCO Extremes. Pic Attached.

I'm pumped. I hope the test drive meets expectations.

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Hey, congrats...Look forward to seeing it. I've seen the Colledgewood 36 coupe (I think it was the first), very nice boat.

Shootout course and the race course.

For those that are not familiar with the lake. The top of the pic to the left (boat slips) is the main marina and just bellow that is The Nautical Inn. At the very top of the pic is the entrance to the channel that leads to the london bridge, The London Bridge Resort, etc.

updated list:

ParticipantName City State Make Length Model BoatName
Anderson, Dave Murrieta CA Eliminator 28 Daytona ICC Faster *****cat
Anderson, Ronald B (Eric) Tucson AZ Douglas Marine 40 Skater Flat Deck Hitman
Apodaca, Arnold Glendale AZ Kachina 34 Drone
Ashton, Stephen Thousand Oaks CA Spectre 30 Cat
Barnett, Rick San Juan Capistrano CA Laveycraft 22 Vee
Barton, Doug Draper Ut Formula 35 353 Fastech Do Not Disturb
Blount, Brian Portland OR Fountain 29 Sportfish cruiser Life Preserver
Bobbitt, Mike Huntington Beach CA Douglas Marine 40 Skater Flat Deck Risky Business
Bolinger, Terry and Patricia Yakima WA Outerlimits 42 Legacy ABRA CA DAB RA
Borba, Jeff Las Vegas NV Hallett 27 V-Hull
Bowden, Wayne Sandy UT Eliminator 36 Daytona
Bowling, Rick Alamo CA Talon 37 Cat Gone Again
Boyden, Joe Tijeras NM Warlock 29 29 World Class
Bradley, Chris Austin TX Fountain 38 Lightning
Brayton, Matthew Huntington Beach CA Fountain 35 Lightning
Buckles, Tom Carona CA Outerlimits 39 39GTX Bucks VP
Burgess, Dan Paso Robles CA Baja 30 302 Boss
Burns, Al and Pam Phoenix AZ Douglas Marine 40 Skater Out of Control II
Calnan, Timothy Bremerton WA Advantage 34 Offshore Total Advantage
Canepa, Scott Las Vegas NV Douglas Marine 40 Skater Bad
Cannan, Matt Wildomar CA DCB 29 F-29 Eve Of Distruction
Caparell, John San Diego CA Howard 28 Deck Boat
De Haras, Derek Arcadia CA Conquest 28 Deck Boat
DeFrees, Michael and Cristi Vancouver WA MTI 42 CAT Team CRC
Denette, Armand and Crystal Chandler AZ Howard 22 Offshore 7 Year Itch
Dey, Tim and Cheryl Tahoe City CA Spectre 36 Cat Tunnel Vision
El Zein, James Riverside CA Douglas Marine 40 Skater Flat Deck Safa 1
English, Jon and Michelle Stockton CA Fountain 35 Lightning Wet Nurse III
Extreme Marine, Bonzoni, Chuck Phoenix AZ Streamline 28
Fardig, Rick Lake Tapps WA Eliminator 28 Daytona High Roller
Fernsten, Taylor Alta Loma CA DCB 32 F-32 Heirride
Foster, Jerald (Jason) Mission Viejo CA Cheetah 29 CX
Freick, Ken Lake Havasu AZ Wellcraft 38 Scarab Smoke on the Water
Fuentes, Victor Rancho Cucamonga CA Eliminator 33 Daytona
Garcia, Adam Phoenix AZ DCB 32 F32 Garcia Express
Gilchrist, Derrick Raleigh NC Nor-Tech 36 Super Cat Cuttin' Loose
Hatch, Glen Yorba Linda CA Fountain 42 Lightning
Hays, Tom Redmond WA ? 29
Hill, George Pine Az Baja 26 Outlaw sea-n-red
Housel, Darren Farr West UT Fountain 42 Lightning Speedy Delivery
Inman (IMCO), Fred San Dimas CA Hallett 40 400T IMCO
Jackson, Brad Corona CA DCB 29 F-29
Johns, Michael Henderson NV Powerquest 26 Vee Hull
Johnson, Bill Rockford IL Eliminator 33 Daytona
Juve, Troy Temecula CA Wellcraft 38 Scarab In The Red
Kemp, Derek Mission Veijo CA Magic 34 Scepter Catch Me
King, Dan Washington UT Nordic 35 Flame
Kowalski, Tim Kalamazoo MI Cigarette 35 Café Racer
Kruse, Curtis "Wayne" Grants Pass OR Liquid Technologies 44 Super-lite Sl44
Lee \ Chris Camire (laveycraft), Ray Rancho Cucamonga CA Laveycraft 39 NuEra
Lombardi, Michelle Acton CA DCB 32 F-32
London, Don and Connie Castaic Ca DCB 32 Cat
Low, Ricky Golden CO Eliminator 30 Daytona
Lucas, James Lafayette CA Fountain 42 Lightning SHAHRZAD
Lundell, Bruce R. Mesa AZ Kachina 34 Bolero Bust R loose
Maginn, Mike La Canad CA Donzi 37 2RC
McIlwain, Puna New Port Beach CA DCB 29 F29
Moore, Sean Cave Creek AZ Douglas Marine 46 Skater Extreme Insanity
Morgan, Sam and Mindy Gilbert AZ Eliminator 25 Daytona Captain Morgan
Newlun, Brian Cottage Grove WI Baja 40 Outlaw
Newton, Tim Cathedral City CA Eliminator 27 Daytona Blow n Bye
Nixon, Bob Hermosa Beach CA Outerlimits 42 Legacy Long Gone
Oldham, Travis St George UT Nordic 28 Heat
Onken, Mike Chino Valley AZ Sleekcraft 27 Heritage
Oxuzidis, Raymon Surpise AZ Kachina 30 Drone
Pariseau, Brien Anahiem CA Douglas Marine 36 Skater 36 Classic No Cat Nap
Pierce, David & Sandra Sacramento CA Nordic 28 Heat
Pyburn, Bill Jacksonville FL Skater 36 Cat
Ramirez, Adam Huntington Beach CA Eliminator 27 Daytona
Reed, Jason Fullerton CA Eliminator 30 Daytona
Reese, Caleb and Vicki Silverdale WA Spectre 30 30 Warped
Richardson, Travis Valencia CA DCB 29 F-29 Swoop
Riley, Brent and Lori Yorba Linda CA Laveycraft 29 Nuera Offshore
Romer, Chip Kingman AZ Douglas Marine 36 Skater
Rubien, Doug Rossmoor CA Conquest 28 Deck Boat
Rutherford, Travis Sherman Oaks CA Howard 28 Bullet
Ryckebosch, Steve Reno NV MTI 39 39RP Fenom
Schneider, LeRoy Phoenix AZ Velocity 41 Bold Ruler 55 Racing
Shearburn, Jim Pittsburg CA Sea Ray 24 Vee Hull
Smith, Gary and Cookie Tucson AZ Douglas Marine 40 Skater Predator
Smith, Greg Lone Tree CO Baja 36 Outlaw
Solon, John Castaic CA Hallett 32 320 TR
Standridge, John Bennett CO Baja 25 Outlaw Reality Check
Steinberg, Jeffery Peoria AZ Kachina 34 Drone Make It A Double
Stevenson, Michael J. Sedona AZ Outerlimits 51 51 GTX Mamba II
Stracener, Buck and Susan Moreno Valley CA Kachina 34 Drone OUTTABUCK$
Strandlund, Hali Sidney BC Eliminator 27 Daytona Hali Cat
Taylor, Gary Newbury Park CA Howard 28 Sport GT
Teague, Bob Valencia CA DCB 32 F-32 Teague Custom Marine
Teague, Gary Upland CA Donzi 38 ZR GT Performance
Tenwolde, Lance Discovery Bay CA Hustler 38 Talon What The Hell
Thomas, Jason Vista CA Fountain 27 Fever
Timmons, Greg Long Beach CA Hustler 41 Razor Blade Runner
Triad Performance Marine, Don Baca Albuquerque NM Baja 32 322 Girth Baby
Twyford, Scott Kenmore WA Nor-Tech 36 3600 Super Cat Executive Decision
Varney, Kent Lone Tree CO Nordic 35 Flame
Wallace, Greg Santa Ana CA Schiada 21 River Cruise Twyyster
Wallace, Richard Huntington Beach CA Laveycraft 28 NuEra
Warner, Charles Glendale AZ Magic 34 Sceptor
Weiser, Roy Folsom CA Adrenaline 35 Vee
White, Brian and Cheryl Torrance CA Magic 34 Sorcerer
Whiting JR, Michael Canyon Lake CA Hallett 19 V-Hull
Whiting, Michael Canyon Lake CA Cigarette 38 Top Gun
Woudenberg, Dana Scottsdale AZ Outerlimits 39 Quattro 39 La Habanera
Wozencraft, Devin Tustin CA Force Offshore 29
Zwisler, Daniel Loveland CO Douglas Marine 36 Skater

Thanks Tank
 

Some notes that may be of interest from perfomanceboats.com website....Jim

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Originally Posted by Magic34
What about desining some hangers they use to put the date on the pass for the day. On the back side, have that info on it.

Or, make up some 3'-4' signs and place them at the entry station of each facility and ask that each ranger make reference to the sign. 7-8 signs should do it, right?

Not saying that you haven't thought about it, you have a great event and safety has never been compromised. I know you guys are pulling our hair out this year with all these activities, just trying to throw some stuff out there to make life easier in the long run.

If there is anything I can help with, or could hang from my boat, I am willing to try and help.

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Great ideas Mike. The Coast Guard requires us to put the signs at each marina and we have done so every year. Would you believe we got flack at Windsor because we hold up traffic due to people reading the signs

We be trying all of that again this year, plus I send letters to all of the LEO groups and agencies requesting their help, and we'll be having meetings with them as well.

We are going to set "No Wake Buoys" accross just north of Copper Canyon and approximately just south of the Islander RV park. Creating a huge no wake zone during the day. Also required by the Coast Guard
We will need many vounteer safety boats to patrol these areas and warn boaters.

We have a booth at the LHC boat show this month, all trying to get the word out. Come by and help support the event by purchasing Desert Storm Shootout shirts, Poker Run posters and DVDs This puppy is one expensive MOFO and we've lost about 25% of sponsorship from last year I've got my work cut out for me there, if any of you can help, drop me a line [email protected]

We'll also have shirts and stuff for sale on the street party and we're setting up a spectator area at Rotary Park/Body Beach, with a booth there. We are requesting vendors and food concessions for that area as well. We asking $150.00 donation from those vendors to help defray the costs (you can contact Todd Taylor [email protected] of Jokers Wild Promotions - he's heading that effort up for us), but there are no fees to the spectators wanting to bring out their lawn chairs and enjoy the day (or days if it goes into Sunday) Should you want to get your shirts early, go visit our website online store http://www.lakeracer.com and place your orders, I'm printing some now and more around first of April, we'll mail them to you!

Should you want your boat in the Street Party/Show, Contact Karl Ecker [email protected] or Todd Headlee [email protected] or Ted Groszewski [email protected] and let them know, sorry no drop ins!

Once again, we're asking for charity donations above and beyond the sponsorships, The charity recipiant this year is changing, splitting between the "Havasu for Youth" organization who we supported in our "Heatwave" years and possilby the "Patrick Tinnell Memorial Sports Park" depending on the money raised. Last year we donated over $20,000 to "Solders Angels/Troups Now and Tomorrow" due to many of you who did "pay pal" and check donations before the event. We donate 20% of the Poker Run Jackpot and match that amount from the event proceeds. Also, on our website store I set up a donation selection payable by Mastercard and Visa and you get an immediate receipt for your offering. That money goes directly to the Charity(s) and we've already raised over $1000.00 there just from the poker run participants adding it to their registrations!

Many of you guys who know me personally, hear me say every year, this is the last one, because by the time the event gets here, I am done - stick a fork in me. Both Art and I have full time "real" jobs and pull time to work this thing from our family and boating time. Fortunately, our families and friends make it possible by helping and supporting our efforts beyond any reasonable measure. Their (and yours) excitement about the event is what drives us to try it again and figure out how to "Raise the Bar" every year

I guess what I'm tring to say, is, Don't take it for granted this event will always be here and make the most of it. Enjoy it, support it, talk it up and spread the excitement!!! We may not post alot, but we're always listening to your ideas, criticism and kudo's, they mean a lot to us!

Thanks for letting me rant. :) Jim

Thanks Jim...It is going to be a great event this year!!

Counting down the days.:cool-smiley-027:


I heard Slim was going to be in the house........:hitfan:

I am coming out for the second time from the east coast , no boat , flying out, some day I will trailer out when I have more time. But would like to have a drink with some of you crazy west coast speed demions. I talked to thistank a couple of years ago but never ran into you, How can buy you a beer when I dont even know who you oso members are. Lets have a drink this year. Have fun and boat safe,