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PRESS RELEASE June 14, 2003 Immediate Release: The Sun Shines on the Kings and Queens of the NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT RALLY It rained for 40 days and almost 40 nights, then on Saturday, June 14th at 11 am, the sky miraculously cleared for just 4 hours and off went the National Powerboat Associations infamous NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT RALLY with 131 contestants from all over the nation competing on the Hudson River. The 1st segment of the event was the Patriotic Parade from the Statue of Liberty to the George Washington Bridge, which was lead by the Cigarette Racing Team, the Official Paceboat for the 100+ mph class. Then followed the Speedboat Class led by the Sonic Paceboat and finally the Cruiser Class lead by Freedom Marines Mustang Express Cruiser. All powerboats took the start at the George Washington Bridge to commence the 2nd segment of the event, the Hi-Speed Run to the Tappan Zee Bridge. After completing this 15 mile leg, all boats navigated the 3rd segment of the event, the Poker Run, which took the fleet to Ossining Boat and Canoe Club, Haverstraw Marina, and finally returning to Liberty Landing Marina, the host marina and headquarters for the show. With support and sponsorship from the Cigarette Racing Team, Offshore Performance, Outerlimits, Ocean Performance, Eliminator by FASTBOATS, INC., Trenton Marine Center, Sonic, Hustler, Formula, Tiger Performance, Livorsi Marine, Skater, Mercury Racing, MRD Motorsports, Huber Marine, Kurts Competition Marine, Bravo Shop, Total Dollar Insurance, OffshoreOnly.com, Myco, Cassatto Airbrushing,
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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: Poker Runs | History | Membership | Videos | Boats Copyright 2004 @ National Powerboat Association SITE DESIGNED AND HOSTED BY |