LakeRacer LLC Desert Storm Event Information.
APRIL 22 – 25, 2010
LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA

A collection of the most significant performance boats across the nation are once again planning to converge on Lake Havasu in 2010! Once again, Lakeracer LLC and Teague Custom Marine have joined together to bring the best event in the count
The 2008 and 2009 events exceeded everyone’s expectations in the number and quality of the poker run teams and boats. We pulled out all the stops to make them top notch events in safety and quality. Please help us continue this as one of the premier west coast performance boat events! Thursday will start off the excitement with a down town Street Party, opening earlier this year at noon, all of our participants and Sponsors are invited to display their boats on McCulloch Boulevard which will be closed off for the event. Display and vendor booth areas can be purchased our sponsors and the public. Last years Street Party was spectacular and over 12,000 people turned out from all over the area, so of course we have to make it even bigger this year. Registration and check in for the poker run and shoot
Friday morning back at the Nautical Resort, the Poker Run takes off with registration, drivers meeting and a parade thru the London Bridge Channel beginning the run. With 3 card stations in the morning, Lunch catered at the Nautical Inn, 2 card stations and a helicopter photo station in the afternoon, there is lots of fun boating action! A Stereo Contest will be held in the afternoon and the card turn in party that night in the Nautical Inn Cove completes the day!
Saturday morning begins with registration and check in for the Desert Storm Shootout. The Shootout Course starts off in Thompson Bay and runs two miles south on the Arizona side. Set to run all day with a break for lunch, we’ll see who have the fastest boats in the west and the King of the Desert!!! Spectators have a great view from Rotary Park Beach and we have display and vendor areas available there as well.
Saturday night we’ll celebrate with an awards banquet and party at the Lake Havasu City Aquatic Center.
For the Desert Storm participants, sponsors and spectators, LakeRacer LLC is again producing a 64 page event magazine with over 5000 issues; advertising in this publication is our sponsors, participating advertisers. And for the first time, each participant team can have their own team page! A ½ page photo of your team in full color will be seen by all your friends and event spectators! We invite you to support this great event by showing your team colors in the Desert Storm Poker Run Magazine!
We can also showcase your business, several levels ads are available, 1/4 page, ½ page, full page or two page facing ads. Please contact Jim Nichols if you would like to advertise or sponsor. Event Registration forms can be downloaded at www.lakeracerllc.com. Make checks payable to LakeRacer, L.L.C. You can also visit our online store and sign up online with your credit card. If you have any questions, emails can be sent to Jim Nichols at jimn@lakeracerllc.com.
LakeRacer LLC Desert Storm Event Information.
April 22, 2010 Thursday – DESERT STORM STREET PARTY
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Park the boats on Main Street – Vendor booth setup. Contact (602)863- 3713 to display your boat, Must be a registered participant or sponsor. (Limited # of Boats, call for your spot)
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM Main Street Boat Show and Street Party. Open to everyone.
EVENT REGISTRATION for Poker Run and Shootout on McCullock across from Mad Dogs saloon. Look for the LakeRacer Motor home.
April 23, 2010 Friday – DESERT STORM POKER RUN
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM – Poker Run sign in - Nautical Resort cove area. Shootout Registration open all day.
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Poker Run Captains meeting - Nautical Resort cove. Mandatory Attendance for all Captains!!
10:00 AM - Fleet gathering for the channel parade - Thompson Bay off Nautical Inn beachfront.
A Group Leader boat will gather each group and lead them through the London Bridge Channel. Upon exiting the channel, each group with follow their group leader until the caution flag is dropped.
Groups will leave in two to five minute intervals. Groups 1 thru 5 head south to Havasu Springs. Groups 6 thru 10 head north to Havasu Landing Station.
Group leaders will release the boats when conditions are clear. Boaters please be aware of right hand rule when crossing the lake. Follow the California shoreline when heading south. Participants shall maintain a safe and prudent speed including not to exceed 50 mph in the following locations: Spectator Point to Grass Island, and Pilot Rock to Steamboat Cove.
10:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Havasu Springs Station #1 (Wozencraft Ins.)) opens for first card.
Havasu Landing Station #2 (Nordic Boats.) opens for second card.
Thompson Bay Station #3(Extreme Marine) opens for third card.
11:00 PM - 2:30 PM Lunch!
Pick your favorite watering hole and enjoy!
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM – Afternoon Run, no official start due to permit rules, take your time and enjoy the cruise!
Photo Station (Pirate Cove Marina) – Unlike other events, you helicopter photo is included in your package, BUT, you must visit the photo station and line up for helicopter photos. Boats are released one at a time, and you’ll get 2 to 3 great photos! Suggestion – maximum 60 MPH!
April 24, 2009 Friday – Continued
Black Meadow Landing Station #4
(Evo Boats) open for fourth card.
Crazy Horse Station #5 (AZ Hot Boats) opens for fifth card.
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Stereo Contest by Gazda Marine Services and Rockford Fosgate.
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Poker Run Outdoor Party
Music, Pizza and Budweiser at the Nautical Resort Cove,
Poker Hand turn in will be at the event registration tables. Visit with your friends and our sponsors! Enjoy the evening don’t just stand in a huge line, come back when the line in smaller!
April 24, 2010 Saturday – DESERT STORM SHOOTOUT!
Run the two mile course from Thompson Bay to Copper Canyon along the Arizona shoreline. With over 30 different classes available, you’ll compete against boats like yours! Safety equipment is required; see rules in the registration packet.
7:30 AM - 11:00 PM – Final Shootout Registration, Nautical Resort
8:00 AM – Drivers Meeting for Shootout
8:30 AM - Tech inspection begin at starting line houseboat.
9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon - Shootout – Thompson Bay
12:00 Noon – 1:30 Pm Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 4:00 pm Shootout Continues – Thompson Bay
Dinner and Awards Banquet
6:30 PM Cocktails - Lake Havasu Aquatic Center
7:00 PM - Dinner - Lake Havasu Aquatic Center – Wrist Bands Required!
8:00 PM - Awards and Prize Raffles - Lake Havasu Aquatic Center.
April 25, 2010 - Sunday
Pacific Offshore Powerboat Racing Association Races Scheduled from 10:30 to 2:00 pm
Thompson Bay to Copper Canyon
Watch your favorite West Coast Racers compete in this great venue for Offshore Boat Racing. Then after the professionals finish, we’ll add a new feature to 2010.
With the course clear and ready, we invite the poker run teams to show us what they can do!! This is the right place to open those boats up and have the course to your selves. POPRA rules will be in effect and proper life jackets and helmets are required. Register early to ensure your spot!
1st
Annual Stereo Competition
Presented BY
Gazda Marine Services
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ENTRY FEE: $25.00
JUDGING LOCATION: Nautical Inn Resort Parking Lot and Nautical Inn Docks
DATE AND TIME: Friday, April 23, 2010 3:00-6:00
Awards will be handed out at the banquet on Saturday night
Cash prizes will be awarded based on number of entries
Judging will be based on:
Installation
Installation Creativity
Sound Quality
Any questions contact: Gazda Marine Service at (602) 292-2207