New York City Powerboat Poker Run 2009

[Billy Frenz]

March 26, 2009

Dear NPBA Poker Runner,

We are reinventing the NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT POKER RUN…or should I say modifying it due to the economic downturn in the Marine Industry.
Actually…we are trying to keep it alive.

Due to its enormous cost to produce, we have had to rely on large sponsorship dollars to make it GRAND.

Today, we have limited sponsor dollars…so it is back to the “marina” style event that I started with…not a bad thing, but I need to know who shares the “Spirit of the NPBA” with me and who wants to play on June 20th?

Please reply ASAP, so I get a “head-count” on:

1. Do you plan to come and enter?
2. What boat you plan on entering.
3. I also need to know how many people will be in your crew.

Please reply ASAP.

Best regards,
Billy Frenz
E-mail: frenzyyy@optonline.net
Tel: 203-532-1312
www.nationalpowerboat.com

 

[glh]

1. We intend to be there, 80% chance
2.

3. 2 In the boat, 1 to help

 

[Big Time]

It would be a shame if this doesn't happen this year. Did the run for the 1st time last year and it was a blast, especially hearing all of the old "battle" stories being shared between the Hall of Fame inductee's.

 

[Marinaguy]

Billy,

Wish I could make it, I miss the Good Times.........say hi to everyone.:seeya:

Barkley

 

[MahopacMarine]

We will definately be there. I will post how many boats and people for ya Billy.

 

[Otis311]

Billy, let me talk to my sponser and see if he is interested in getting involved in this great event................HEY CHRIS !!!!!!!!!

 

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Count me in for being there for coverage Billy !

I'll get in touch with my publishers and hopefully find out they want to do a story....

 

[Billy Frenz]

New York City Participants so far...

2009 NYC POKER RUN Participants …so far…

101 John Ruggieri 40 Activator 2 or 3 in crew
102 Carmine DeRosa 37 Outerlimits 4-5 in crew
103 Sal Sciandra 40 Skater 5 in crew
104 Dr Carl C/V. Rifice 36 Skater 2 in crew
105 Scott Rice 35 Formula 3 in crew
106 Dr Steve Thiele 34 Cobalt 3 in crew
107 Bob Kolenberg 38 Fountain 4 in crew
108 John Durante 35 Sonic 2-3 in crew as of 3-27-09
109 Ron Barrette 40 Skater 6 people
110 Ryan &Jeff Friedman 38 Cigarette 4 people
111 Ozzie Castellnau 43 Nor Tech 6 people
112 Brad Pompilli 42 Cigarette 4 in crew
113 Joe Castellana 46 Skater 4 in crew
113 Chris/Peter Aitken, Jr 29 Fountain 3 in crew
114 Robert Winoski 28 Bat Boat 4 in crew
115 Greg Lutz 35 Fountain 4 in crew
116 Steve Montiforte 39 Outerlimits 6 in crew as of 3-28-09

 

[MahopacMarine]

Any way to support you and this event Billy we are in!!!!

We currently have 4 boats with a total of 2 crew per.

I have 3 that are in the wings right now but almost definite.:26:

 

[Billy Frenz]

NYC Press Release and "YouTube" Promo

Immediate Release:
March 30, 2009
.
The prestigious NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT POKER RUN 2009 will take place on the Hudson River on Saturday, June 20th at 12:00 Noon. This Annual Boating Extravaganza, filmed and broadcast internationally, will feature over 100
“state of the art” speedboats and express cruisers in what has grown to become one of the largest boating events in America.
The who’s who of performance boats and cruisers will be there.
From 200 mph Catamarans to Luxury Express Cruisers and Yachts, all have come “on-board” to experience the thrill of running the Hudson River…New York City style!

Every fan and enthusiast is invited to view the boats and meet the teams at Liberty Landing Marina in Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ., adjacent to the Statue of Liberty and just opposite Manhattan’s financial district. Displays open on Friday, June 19th, 2009.

As seen on national TV, our gathering of the “Kings and Queens” of the sport has become as exciting as the run itself, with 2 parties and the poker run taking place inside a 36 hour period. This is the time to make new friends from across the nation and around the world. Contestants come from all four corners of America, Canada and Europe.

New this year will be the induction of the Sophomore Class of The N.P.B.A “HALL OF FAME”. They are members of an elite group of racers who competed during the 70’s and 80’s on the National Powerboat Association’s Offshore Powerboat Race Circuit. It is interesting to still recognize the names of boaters who have excelled in the powerboat industry or who have made significant contributions to the sport…they started right here in the N.P.B.A.

The rally will begin at noon-time with our Patriotic Powerboat Parade up the Hudson River. We will “march” from the Statue of Liberty to the George Washington Bridge…flying our American Flags, and then unleash all of that horsepower to start the Event’s 1st leg to the Tappan Zee Bridge. The Poker Run will then continue on to Ossining Boat and Canoe Club, Peekskill Harbor, then Haverstraw Marina. The last leg is a straight run to the finish at Liberty Landing Marina. Pleasure boating has never been so Hi-Tech and “state-of-the-art” as is seen in today’s models, nor have the boats gone as fast…from the hull designs and construction methods to the advances in engine technologies, these innovations combined equal increased efficiency and performance overall.
THAT MEANS MORE FUN!!!
The NATIONAL POWERBOAT ASSOCIATION is proud to be a part of this great American industry.

All are invited to the most exciting city in the world…

…FASTBOATS…
…FANCY WOMEN…

…a nautical spectacle of speed, glamour, and style.

NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT POKER RUN
June 20th, 2009

For information visit www.nationalpowerboat.com or call: 203-532-1312.
Direct E-mail: frenzyyy@optonline.net
Also watch YOU TUBE:…and you will see what we are all about.1ST PROMO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zLuLUPNRHY

 

[Billy Frenz]

More entered....

2009 NYC POKER RUN Participants …so far…

101 John Ruggieri 40 Activator 2 or 3 in crew
102 Carmine DeRosa 37 Outerlimits 4-5 in crew
103 Sal Sciandra 40 Skater 5 in crew
104 Dr Carl C/V. Rifice 36 Skater 2 in crew
105 Scott Rice 35 Formula 3 in crew
106 Dr Steve Thiele 34 Cobalt 3 in crew
107 Bob Kolenberg 38 Fountain 4 in crew
108 John Durante 35 Sonic 2-3 in crew as of 3-27-09
109 Ron Barrette 40 Skater 6 people
110 Ryan &Jeff Friedman 38 Cigarette 4 people
111 Ozzie Castellnau 43 Nor Tech 6 people
112 Brad Pompilli 42 Cigarette 4 in crew
113 Joe Castellana 46 Skater 4 in crew
113 Chris/Peter Aitken, Jr 29 Fountain 3 in crew
114 Robert Winoski 28 Bat Boat 4 in crew
115 Greg Lutz 35 Fountain 4 in crew
116 Steve Monteforte 39 Outerlimits 6 in crew as of 3-28-09
117 Joe Thomas 43 Donzi 3 in crew
118 Jim Kid Mtrspts 30 Skater 4 in crew
119 Charlie Melchner 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
120 Frank Ciano 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
121 Dave Massi 288 Sunsation 2 in crew
122 Kevin Young 288 Sunsation 4 in crew
123 Bill Betz SV-43 Outerlimits 5 in crew as of 3-29-09
124 Tony Frisina 39 Hustler Rockit 4 in crew
125 Tom Fancher 37 Outerlimits 4 in crew
126 Andrew Elias 33 Powerplay 2 in crew
127 Ken/Dan Kleitz 34 Sutphen 2 in crew as of 3-31-09

 

[Billy Frenz]

More entries for NYC...

2009 NYC POKER RUN Participants …so far…

101 John Ruggieri 40 Activator 2 or 3 in crew
102 Carmine DeRosa 37 Outerlimits 4-5 in crew
103 Sal Sciandra 40 Skater 5 in crew
104 Dr Carl C/V. Rifice 36 Skater 2 in crew
105 Scott Rice 35 Formula 3 in crew
106 Dr Steve Thiele 34 Cobalt 3 in crew
107 Bob Kolenberg 38 Fountain 4 in crew
108 John Durante 35 Sonic 2-3 in crew as of 3-27-09
109 Ron Barrette 40 Skater 6 people
110 Ryan &Jeff Friedman 38 Cigarette 4 people
111 Ozzie Castellnau 43 Nor Tech 6 people
112 Brad Pompilli 42 Cigarette 4 in crew
113 Joe Castellana 46 Skater 4 in crew
113 Chris/Peter Aitken, Jr 29 Fountain 3 in crew
114 Robert Winoski 28 Bat Boat 4 in crew
115 Greg Lutz 35 Fountain 4 in crew
116 Steve Monteforte 39 Outerlimits 6 in crew as of 3-28-09
117 Joe Thomas 43 Donzi 3 in crew
118 Jim Kid Mtrspts 30 Skater 4 in crew
119 Charlie Melchner 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
120 Frank Ciano 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
121 Dave Massi 288 Sunsation 2 in crew
122 Kevin Young 288 Sunsation 4 in crew
123 Bill Betz SV-43 Outerlimits 5 in crew as of 3-29-09
124 Tony Frisina 39 Hustler Rockit 4 in crew
125 Tom Fancher 37 Outerlimits 4 in crew
126 Andrew Elias 33 Powerplay 2 in crew
127 Ken/Dan Kleitz 34 Sutphen 2 in crew as of 3-31-09
128 John Gullans 32 Skater 2 in crew
129 Tony Zic 37 Outerlimits 2 in crew as of 4-2-09

 

[catmando]

Billy have you talked to Byrdman?

 

[Billy Frenz]

"CAT KILLER" enters NYC Poker Run 2009

2009 NYC POKER RUN Participants …so far…

101 John Ruggieri 40 Activator 2 or 3 in crew
102 Carmine DeRosa 37 Outerlimits 4-5 in crew
103 Sal Sciandra 40 Skater 5 in crew
104 Dr Carl C/V. Rifice 36 Skater 2 in crew
105 Scott Rice 35 Formula 3 in crew
106 Dr Steve Thiele 34 Cobalt 3 in crew
107 Bob Kolenberg 38 Fountain 4 in crew
108 John Durante 35 Sonic 2-3 in crew as of 3-27-09
109 Ron Barrette 40 Skater 6 people
110 Ryan &Jeff Friedman 38 Cigarette 4 people
111 Ozzie Castellnau 43 Nor Tech 6 people
112 Brad Pompilli 42 Cigarette 4 in crew
113 Joe Castellana 46 Skater 4 in crew
113 Chris/Peter Aitken, Jr 29 Fountain 3 in crew
114 Robert Winoski 28 Bat Boat 4 in crew
115 Greg Lutz 35 Fountain 4 in crew
116 Steve Monteforte 39 Outerlimits 6 in crew as of 3-28-09
117 Joe Thomas 43 Donzi 3 in crew
118 Jim Kid Mtrspts 30 Skater 4 in crew
119 Charlie Melchner 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
120 Frank Ciano 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
121 Dave Massi 288 Sunsation 2 in crew
122 Kevin Young 288 Sunsation 4 in crew
123 Bill Betz SV-43 Outerlimits 5 in crew as of 3-29-09
124 Tony Frisina 39 Hustler Rockit 4 in crew
125 Tom Fancher 37 Outerlimits 4 in crew
126 Andrew Elias 33 Powerplay 2 in crew
127 Ken/Dan Kleitz 34 Sutphen 2 in crew as of 3-31-09
128 John Gullans 32 Skater 2 in crew
129 Tony Zic 37 Outerlimits 2 in crew as of 4-2-09
130 Dr Bill Schmid 36 Skater 2 in crew
131 Guy LaMotta 40 Cigarette 4 in crew
132 Greg Morgan 38 Hustler 4 in crew
133 Guy LaMotta 50 Magnum 4 in crew
134 Joe Lamberti 45 Fountain “Cat Killer” 4 in crew as of 4-5-09

 

[.38Special]

Wheres Gino? Time for round 2!

 

[Big Time]

Wheres Gino? Time for round 2!

:26:

Looks like team Maxed Out is running again this year...they were 1st to the bridge last year, and I'm sure they are coming to play again this year. :sifone:

Looks like a pretty solid line up so far and its still early. Anyone feel like bringing the rear up with me since I'm running in one of the smller boats? I guess I'm not going to be the first to the TZ bridge but maybe I can fill my boat with a bunch of hot chicks and win the best looking crew :biggrinjester:

Anyway, looking forward to this event!

 

[Billy Frenz]

Enter Now!

If you are going to enter, please fill out entry form and send in your check:
Entry Form/instructions are at www.nationalpowerboat.com
Hotel reservation info is there also…hurry up…you don’t want to sleep in the boat.

2009 NYC POKER RUN Participants …so far…

101 John Ruggieri 40 Activator 2 or 3 in crew
102 Carmine DeRosa 37 Outerlimits 4-5 in crew
103 Sal Sciandra 40 Skater 5 in crew
104 Dr Carl C/V. Rifice 36 Skater 2 in crew
105 Scott Rice 35 Formula 3 in crew
106 Dr Steve Thiele 34 Cobalt 3 in crew
107 Bob Kolenberg 38 Fountain 4 in crew
108 John Durante 35 Sonic 2-3 in crew as of 3-27-09
109 Ron Barrette 40 Skater 6 people
110 Ryan &Jeff Friedman 38 Cigarette 4 people
111 Ozzie Castellnau 43 Nor Tech 6 people
112 Brad Pompilli 42 Cigarette 4 in crew
113 Joe Castellana 46 Skater 4 in crew
113 Chris/Peter Aitken, Jr 29 Fountain 4 in crew
114 Robert Winoski 28 Bat Boat 4 in crew
115 Greg Lutz 35 Fountain 4 in crew
116 Steve Monteforte 39 Outerlimits 6 in crew as of 3-28-09
117 Joe Thomas 43 Donzi 3 in crew
118 Jim Kid Mtrspts 30 Skater 4 in crew
119 Charlie Melchner 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
120 Frank Ciano 32 Sunsation SSR 2 in crew
121 Dave Massi 288 Sunsation 2 in crew
122 Kevin Young 288 Sunsation 4 in crew
123 Bill Betz SV-43 Outerlimits 5 in crew as of 3-29-09
124 Tony Frisina 39 Hustler Rockit 4 in crew
125 Tom Fancher 37 Outerlimits 4 in crew
126 Andrew Elias 33 Powerplay 2 in crew
127 Ken/Dan Kleitz 34 Sutphen 2 in crew as of 3-31-09
128 John Gullans 32 Skater 2 in crew
129 Tony Zic 37 Outerlimits 2 in crew as of 4-2-09
130 Dr Bill Schmid 36 Skater 2 in crew
131 Guy LaMotta 40 Cigarette 4 in crew
132 Greg Morgan 38 Hustler 4 in crew
133 Guy LaMotta 53 Magnum 4 in crew
135 Gene Munafo 36 Spectre cat 2 in crew
136 Steve Barker 38 Sonic 4 in crew
137 Richie Powers/Omar Danial/Ron Teneyck 39 Motion XRT Cat 3 in crew
138 Michael Chera/John Tomlinson 48 MTI Cat 2 in crew as of 4-27-09
139 Billy Landon 40 Activator 2 in crew

 

[Billy Frenz]

FREEZE FRAME JEFF to NYC Poker Run 2009

It is true!!! It is confirmed!!! All points bulletin!!!
Jeff, aka, Panama Red/Acapulco Gold/Freeze Frame, will be at the NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT POKER RUN...signing autographs for all his fans. He was a great competitor and winner during the late 70's and early 80's on the NPBA Circuit. He helped put SUPERBOAT Powerboats "on the map" as the most winningest manufacturer in the northeast. His boats went fast and lasted!
He is bringing his helicopter this year and will be awarding 20 by 24 inch photographs to all of the winners at the event (Best Looking Crew, Best Looking Boat, Best Navigator, Queen of the Hudson, Best Poker Hands).
Lets see how many of you guys remember Jeff and the legacy he has created...lets hear some funny stories...does he still have a pony tail?

 

[Otis311]

Jeff who ??? lmao

 

[Hauling Trash]

It is true!!! It is confirmed!!! All points bulletin!!!
Jeff, aka, Panama Red/Acapulco Gold/Freeze Frame, will be at the NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT POKER RUN...signing autographs for all his fans. He was a great competitor and winner during the late 70's and early 80's on the NPBA Circuit. He helped put SUPERBOAT Powerboats "on the map" as the most winningest manufacturer in the northeast. His boats went fast and lasted!
He is bringing his helicopter this year and will be awarding 20 by 24 inch photographs to all of the winners at the event (Best Looking Crew, Best Looking Boat, Best Navigator, Queen of the Hudson, Best Poker Hands).
Lets see how many of you guys remember Jeff and the legacy he has created...lets hear some funny stories...does he still have a pony tail?

You got to love Jeff