The Run 2007 Online Pre-Registration is NOW OPEN - Click Here to save $10!

What is The Run?

The Run is a non-profit charity event in which all proceeds and donations will go directly to this year’s chosen charity… All Children's Hospital.

A little history and info:
The Run is an annual charity event hosted by the 350z Club of Florida in Tampa Bay to celebrate the return of Nissan’s sports car, The Z. The Z was reborn in late 2002 under the new name of the 350Z. Included in the purchase this awesome vehicle was a promotional video called The Run. This video features the new 350Z demonstrating its true capabilities on a high-speed, spirited drive through the vacant streets of Prague.

The 1st “The Run” event was held in September 2003, and at this year's event we will be celebrating the 5th anniversary of the launch of this magnificent machine. Those who participate will take part in a "Poker Run", along with a timed event that will be done through a predetermined course. In our Run we route a course through Tampa Bay that will be both scenic and exciting, during which all participants ensure that all traffic laws are observed. The final destination will be in the front car lot at Autoway Nissan of Brandon, with food and a huge charity raffle drawing many prizes. Don’t forget to bring extra cash for raffle tickets. Some of last year’s big ticket items were Nismo S-Tune cat-back exhaust system, Nismo Cold Air Intake, $1000 off stage 1 Turbonetics single turbo kit, and any more. Each raffle item will each have a drop box so you can pick what you want to win. Remember, there is no limit to how many you can buy. The more you enter, the better your chances. And again, all money that is collected from the registration fees and all raffles will go to All Children’s Hospital to help them build a new home for the kids!

Who is invited to participate?

Last year we had such an awesome turn out with everyone who helped and participated that we would like to again invite all 350Z, G35 owners along with their friends to participate in The Run. Please keep in mind that since this event is geared towards the 350z, most of the raffle prizes will be for the 350z and G35 owners. However our general raffle does include many general prizes for everyone.



What is the Poker Run?
While driving the course, there will be five stops set up at various locations. At each stop, there will be a 350Z Club of Florida officer along with a “The Run” volunteer waiting with a deck of playing cards. Each driver will be allowed to draw one (1) and only one card which will be recorded on the drivers’ card sheet. At the end of The Run, the driver with the best poker hand will win a great prize!

Poker Run Prize: TBA

What is the Timed Run?

First and foremost, “It is NOT a race for the fastest time]”. It is to see how accurate you are at driving the predetermined course. While driving in “The Run”, each car will be timed. As in previous years, The Run officers and volunteers (who still will not be competing in the timed event) drove the course multiple times to get an average time for which it takes to complete. This includes traffic lights, traffic conditions, obeying speed limits, etc. The participant that completes the course closest to the predetermined average (higher OR lower) will win a prize!

Timed Run Prize: TBA

How does the Charity Raffle work?

Each time you purchase a raffle ticket, it will benefit the All Children’s Hospital. Every raffle item featured in the charity raffle will have been donated by our sponsors. Once we receive them, they will be announced to all. Some of last year’s charity raffle items included a Nitrous Xpress Kit from Performance Factory, 3M Clearbra from Autopaintgaurd, Forged Shift *****, Tein Springs, Multiple gift certificates and much more.

Please keep in mind that we also hold a general raffle which includes all general items such as gift certificates and clothing which each participant is entered in.

Many of the big ticket items that will be listed soon will also be featured at Autoway Nissan of Brandon in our individual raffle. This allows you to choose exactly which item you're interested in. As we get info and prizes from the sponsors, we will update you with the items.


Event Registration and Information:
We will begin The Run at Autoway Nissan of Clearwater and end at Autoway Nissan of Brandon.

Fees:

Pre-Registration (November 24th or prior): $25 per car

Registering The Day-of The Run (December 1st): $35 per car

Please Click Here for fast and easy online registration (Paypal account required).

Hotel Info:

For those of you wanting to stay the night before, we have blocked off some rooms at the Holiday Inn Express right across the street from our starting point which is Autoway Nissan of Clearwater.

Holiday Inn Express-ICOT
13625 Icot Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33760
Phone: 727-536-7275
Fax: 727-530-3053

Arrival Date: Friday, November 30, 2007
Departure Date: Saturday, December 1, 2007

Rooms
45 Doubles
20 Singles
65 Total @ $79.00 + Room Tax: 12.00%
Method Of Reservation: INDIVIDUAL

Reservation Cut Off Date: 11/16/07
To Reserve, call the hotel and say you are with the 350Z Club event

 

We are planning to roll out of Nissan of Clearwater at at least by 11:30 and having raffling at Nissan of Brandon done by 3. That is the goal. Last year went on too late. We want to be able to let everyone have a great time and get done at a decent hour so people can still have part of the day left. We have a ton of pre-registered cars already! Looks like this is going to be the best year yet! Can't wait! If you plan to get a room, you need to do it soon before the rooms fill up. We also have more and more donations coming in so there will be many cool prizes to get raffles tickets for! Lots of new vendors this year plus the ones from last year. Make sure you bring a lot of cash with you to get these raffles tickets! Last year people were driving to ATM machines.

 

The Run 2007 - updated sponsor list as of 10-16-07

Gold Level Sponsors ($500+)

Autoway Nissan of Brandon- The Run Host sponsor, Donating Nismo exhaust, Nismo CAI, Nissan bra and other goodies
Autoway Nissan of Clearwater - Donating a Nismo stabilizer kit, plenty of food (pizza/dogs/burgers), music and small items for raffle
Forged Performance
Cobb Tuning -NEW- Donation Description: COBB Tuning Sway Bar Kit, COBB Tuning Sport Spring Kit, COBB Tuning Plate Frames, COBB Tuning Shirts, COBB Tuning Flex Fit Hats
ESGFX -Donating Banners and signs
Best Buy Donating (2) $250 Giift Certificates (Store # 565. Located at 6600 22nd Avenue N, St Petersburg, FL)
Performance Factory -Donating free turbo install with purchase of turbo through Performance factory.
Proper Auto care 2 Black fire Detailing kits and other goodies
Oceanrayz Tanning Studios- $500 cash donation
ZeeToyZ -Complete Hose Lock Kit -Polished
Complete Cap Kit for all the caps-Polished
Oil Cap-Polished
Injen Induction Set for all years -Polished
A/C Caps -Polished
King Customs/City Collision-offering to paint engine cover and battery/break fluid cover for free as a raffle prize. RETAIL: $250.00



Other sponsors confirmed, yet still negotiating prizes/donations

Phase 2 Motortrend-NEW

 

The Run 2007 - Event Sponsors we have so far....

Confirmed GOLD Members (Gold membership = $500 or more in cash/Prizes)
Autoway Nissan of Brandon - The Run Host sponsor, Donating Nismo Exhaust, Nismo CAI, Nissan front Bra and other goodies
Autoway Nissan of Clearwater -Donating a Nismo stabilizer kit with installation, plenty of food (pizza/dogs/burgers), music and small items for raffle
Forged Performance
Cobb Tuning-NEW- Donation Description: COBB Tuning Sway Bar Kit, COBB Tuning Sport Spring Kit, COBB Tuning Plate Frames, COBB Tuning Shirts, COBB Tuning Flex Fit Hats
ESGFX Banners and Signs
Performance Factory Donating free turbo installation with purchase of a turbonetics system through Performance factocy.
Best Buy Store # 565. Located at 6600 22nd Avenue N, St Petersburg, FL - Donating (2) $250 Gift Certificates
OceanRayz Tanning Studios $500 cash donation to All Childrens hospital

Other sponsors and donations
Proper Auto care 2 Blackfire detailing kits and other goodies
ZeeToyZ - Various engine caps and dressings
King Customs/City Collision-NEW Donating a engine cover, battery and break fluid painting service(Local Body Shop in St Pete FL)

Other sponsors confirmed, yet still negotiating prizes/donations

Phase 2 Motortrend-NEW

 

Event Sponsors we have so far....
UPDATED-10-23-07



Autoway Nissan of Brandon - The Run Host sponsor, Donating Nismo exhaust, Nismo CAI, Nissan bra and other goodies
Autoway Nissan of Clearwater-Donating a Nismo stabilizer kit with installation, plenty of food (pizza/dogs/burgers), music and small items for raffle

Cobb Tuning- Donation Description: COBB Tuning Sway Bar Kit, COBB Tuning Sport Spring Kit, COBB Tuning Plate Frames, COBB Tuning Shirts, COBB Tuning Flex Fit Hats
ESGFX - Donating Banners and Signs
Best Buy -Donating (2) $250 Giift Certificates (Store # 565. Located at 6600 22nd Avenue N, St Petersburg, FL)
Performance Factory- Donating free turbo install with purchase through Performance factory.
ZEETOYZ-Complete Hose Lock Kit, Complete Cap Kit, Oil Cap, Injen Induction Set for all years, Hi/Low A/C Caps - All hose lock kit and caps are "Polished"
Proper Auto Care-2 Blackfire Kits
King Customs- $250.00 in any kind of work done there (body shop)
OceanRayz Tanning Studios-$500 cash donation to All Childrens hospital



Other sponsors confirmed, yet still negotiating prizes/donations
Forged Performance-
Phase 2 Motortrend-
ZFever
Intense Motorsports
VQ Motoring

 

Needs to be updated again. Not sure why you are taking off sponsors from post above yours.

 

None were taken off... just moved around a little bit.

 

NP, we also have Phase2Motortrend on board now! Yay!!

They are donating ...Circuit Sports 350Z DRY CARBON front strut bar, Circuit Sports G35 Aluminum front strut bar, Circuit Sports Z33 short shifter kit
Circuit Sports Z33 Rear Camber Toe Link Circuit Sports Z33 Silicone radiator hose kit (blue) Circuit Sports Z33 Silicone radiator house kit (black)
Thank you Wayne!!!

This is going to be the best Run yet!!! Can't wait!!!

Also Turbo Toys is offering a programmed spare key for a Z or G, with a Polished Plenum.

Forged Performance is donating 4-Forged Performance Stainless Kevlar Cluch Line 350Z/G35 (qty 4), Greddy Type RS Blow-off Valve, Greddy Square Catch Can Greddy Auto Turbo Timer

Yes! We just got another confirmation. Ibherdesign (www.ibherdesign.com) is donating a $500 cash donation for the event, which is going to All Children's Hospital!

 

Just a reminder. Deadline for early registration is Nov. 24. Save $10 and sign up before then!

 

We have rooms reserved at a low rate but the cut off date for that is 11-16-07. Just called the hotel and there are still some left. If you plan to stay Friday night, you should reserve on as soon as possible. We will be getting an early start for the event Saturday morning at around 8am at Nissan of Clearwater.

Here is the hotel info:

Ask for Ashley

Holiday Inn Express-ICOT
13625 Icot Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33760
Phone: 727-536-7275
Fax: 727-530-3053

Arrival Date: Friday, November 30, 2007
Departure Date: Saturday, December 1, 2007

Rooms
45 Doubles
20 Singles
65 Total @ $79.00 + Room Tax: 12.00%
Method Of Reservation: INDIVIDUAL

Reservation Cut Off Date: 11/16/07
To Reserve, call the hotel and say you are with the 350Z Club event


By the looks of the sponsors donations this year, I suggest bringing a lot of cash if you plan to buy a lot of raffles. I am trying to work on a portable ATM machine but have not gotten that confirmed. You don't want to have to drive around looking for an ATM.

If anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

 

For those that plan to go to Quaker Steak & Lube the night before........ I just spoke to the GM and last year, there was some confusion on the 10% off the checks. What he wants this year is for anyone registered for the event, bring your receipt of payment for the registration and show that to your server to make sure you get the 10% off your check. The discount is applied to food only. He will have an area reserved for everyone starting at 8pm.

 

*BUMP

11 days left for the rooms! 19 days left for early registration savings $10! Early registration also guarantees a shirt and correct size if you order one.

Register here.. http://www.350zclubofflorida.net/runregistration.asp

Must complete paypal transaction to be fully registered.

 

Here is some of the donations! More to come!!

 

Only 4 more days left of the lower rate rooms!! :P

 

Tomorrow (16th) last day for the low rate rooms! Last call or you will pay normal pricing. Make sure you say The Run when you call to reserve. (727)536-7275

Also a reminder on the early registration,....only 9 more days!!

Save $10 ------> http://www.350zclubofflorida.net/runregistration.asp