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the Poker Run Season shifting into high gear, performance
boaters throughout our North America are getting ready
for what promises to be an outstanding schedule for
events, beginning with the Alexandria Bay Poker Run
on June 24-25.
Our Poker Runs America staff is looking forward to
returning to Casino Lac Leamy in Canada's beautiful
Gatineau region, for the spectacular invitational High
Stakes Poker Run that has become famous as the "creme
de la creme" among events of this caliber. Five-star
accommodations, great entertainment and fine dining
are the highlights of this sensational run, held over
the July 1-2 weekend. It's a cross-border celebration
of power on the water just an hour's drive north of
Alexandria Bay NY, that draws participants from as far
away as Florida amenities, plus an invitation to the
spectacular Las Vegas review. The magnificent lunch
at the world-renowned Chateau Montebello - the world's
oldest standing log structure, which hosts presidents,
senators and other dignitaries each year - is nothing
short of culinary ecstasy. With the Candian dollar hovering
just below the 80-cent mark, this venue is an exceptional
value for US visitors, and the famous French-Canadian
hospitality is a refreshing experience.
On August 5-6 comes all-new Make A Wish Windy City
Poker Run, where Poker Runs America joins Shogren Performance
Marine, Mercury Marine, Livorsi Marine and the Lamborghini
Club o Chicago to bring the thrill of offshore performance
to northeastern Illinois. This will be the first-ever
blending of two high-performance motor sports, as the
"Waves and Wheels" concept features Lamborghinis
on the road and offshore boats on the water. Talk about
high octane excitement! That certainly qualifies Lake
Michigan as a "Great" lake, and the Midwest
home of performance motor sports. A portion of the proceeds
will benefit the Make A Wish Foundation of Chicago and
Wisconsin. Contact the Poker Run Hotline (1-800-354-9145)
for more information.
The highlight of our summer schedule will be the annual
1000 Islands Can-Am Poker Run, held August 12-13, 2005
in Kingston, Ontario. This event, declared number one
in North America, is truly the showcase of stars - almost
every boat manufacturer, engine builder and equipment
supplier will be there for you and your crew to meet.
This is where the manufacturers test some of their hottest
models, so it's a great way to get a sneak peek at the
newest and hottest boats of the year.
Whether you plan to participate in the Poker Runs or
join the spectator fleet to see the most impressive
boats in North America challenge the waters, you can
follow the action as the new season of Performance Boat
Television hits the airwaves in September. For a list
of PBTV coverage and a sneak preview of the show, visit
the PBTV website - www.PerformanceBoatTV.com - I'm sure
you'll enjoy every minute.
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