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POKER RUN NEWS 2003

Sarasota Poker Run (October 10-11)

Congratulations to Winners !!

** First Place Card Hand Presented to:
Peter Emmanuel, one of our sponsors, who was running his 38' Donzi Daytona, from Gator's Cafe (lunch stop), powered by twin 500hp Merc's. Emmanuel from Treasure Island, FL. came up with four aces!

** Second Place Card Hand Presented to:
Rejean Doucet running his 38' Baja, Distraction, powered by twin 454hp Merc's. Doucet from the Ottawa, ON area captured five hearts!

** Third Place Card Hand Presented to:
Bruce Bookbinder running his 51' Outerlimits, Animal House, powered by twin 1200hp Sterling's. Bookbinder from East Greenwich, RI collected three Kings!

** Most Exotic Engine Room was awarded to Jim Leonardo for his four Sterling engines with blowers reaching 1320hp, in his 50' Nortech, Xtreme Xhibits.

** Most Exotic Graphics was awarded to Joe Tenaglia for his 36' Cigarette, Gladiator, powered by twin 525hp Merc's.

** Longest Tow was awarded to Al Burns, who trailered his 40' Skater, Out of Control, powered by twin 1300hp Sterling's, all the way from Phoenix, AZ.

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First Place Winner: Peter Emmanuel
(L-R) Brad Lesher, Dan Campbell, Ray Anthony, Peter Emmanuel, Reggie Fountain and Bill Taylor.

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Second Place Winner: Rejean Doucet
(L-R) Mario Doucet, Jennifer Gerig, Rejean Doucet, and Mike Fiore.

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Third Place Winner: Bruce Bookbinder
(Front row from right to left) Bruce Bookbinder and Freddie Pucillo with (back row from right to left) Paul Fiore, Jason Ventura, Mike (bug guy) Hoffman, and Richard Mignanelli.

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Joe Tenaglia won the Most Exotic Graphics Award for his 36' Cigarette, Gladiator, powered by twin 525hp Merc's.

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Child Smile America Team receiving their recognition for their contribution pictured with Poker Runs America president Bill Taylor.

James Haskell, on Bob Christie's behalf, accepting the Hall of Fame shirt and award presented by Dave Kirkland.

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Another Hall of Fame shirt and award being presented by Larry Boyd to John O'Loughlin.

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Jim Leonardo, the Most Exotic Engine Room Award winner, and his crew members Rob Jiacobre and Jim Ladue along with Melanie Taylor from Poker Runs America.

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Al Burns, the Longest Tow Award winner, with Larry Boyd, Poker Runs America.

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Prize List
- First Prize: Poker Runs America cash, Poker Runs America jacket, electric tongue jack, Sevan Chair, Aqua Toy Store rifle & sight, 2 Aqua Toy Store decorative swords, Uflex steering wheel, Budweiser portable beer fridge, Keith Eickert t-shirts & hats, Mercury jacket & hats.
- Second Prize: Poker Runs America cash, electric tongue jack, Aqua Toy Store rifle & sight, Aqua Toy Store commemorative sword, Uflex steering wheel, Budweiser portable beer fridge, Keith Eickert t-shirts & hats, Mercury jacket & hats.
- Third Prize: Poker Runs America cash, electric tongue jack, Aqua Toy Store rifle & sight, Uflex steering wheel, Budweiser beach float, Keith Eickert t-shirts & hats, Mercury sports bag & hats.

We wish to acknowledge the following
Sponsors: Aqua Toy Store, Mercury Racing, Skater by Douglas Marine
Co-Sopnsors: Keith Eickert, Florida Kids IT, Gator's Cafe, Myco Trailers, Pier 57, Sea Tow, U Flex, Custom Marine, Latham Marine

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