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to save $10!


First 100 pre-registered vehicles receive a free Meguiars Goodie bag with full-size product!! Hurry, while supplies last!!



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 drawing with many prizes. Don’t forget to bring extra cash for tickets for the drawing. Some of last year’s big ticket items were Nismo Catback Exhaust System, BC Racing Coilover Set, Nismo Cold Air Intake, Polished Plenum and many more. Each item in the drawing 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 drawings proceeds will go to All Children’s Hospital to help them build a better future for the kids!

Who is invited to participate?

For the last two years 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 prizes from the drawings will be for the 350z and G35 owners. However our general drawing 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 Drawing work?

Each time you purchase a ticket for the drawing, it will benefit the All Children’s Hospital. Every item from the drawing featured in the charity event will have been donated by our sponsors. Once we receive them, they will be announced to all.

Please keep in mind that we also hold a general drawing 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 drawing. 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 (by midnight of November 24, 2008 or prior): $25 per car

Registering The Day-of The Run (December 13, 2008): $35 per car

Please Click Here - - > http://therun6.350zclubofflorida.net/partreg.html
for fast and easy online registration



Hotel Info:

For those of you wanting to stay the night before, we have blocked off some rooms at the Wingate Hotel right behind Quaker Steak & Lube, which is where we will be having the driver's meeting Friday the 12th at 8pm.

5000 lake blvd
Clearwater, FL 33760

(727) 299-9800
www.wingateinnclearwater.com

Arrival Date: Friday, December 12, 2008
Departure Date: Saturday, December 13, 2008

Rates are $75.00 per night plus tax
Includes wifi, microwave and fridge in each room,
and extended continental breakfast.


Reservation Cut Off Date: 11/24/08
To Reserve, call the hotel and say you are with the 350Z Club event and the keyword is THE RUN 6



The Run 2008 - Agenda:



Friday, December 12th

8:00 PM - Meet & Greet at Quaker Steak & Lube in Pinellas Park. This is a meet and greet for all Z's and G's meeting in the Tampa Bay Area for The Run event. We will be having dinner at Quaker Steak & Lube and hanging out and having a good time. We have a group rate at Wingate Inn Hotel Directly behind Quakerstate for those that are coming to town Friday night. We also will have a brief time where we can accept Run Registrations at Quaker Steak and Lube if you choose to do it the night before. You can register between 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM and the price will be $35. This will help save time for you in the morning for those who would like to sleep in.



Saturday, December 13th

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM- Registration at Autoway Nissan of Clearwater. ALL WHO ARE REGISTERING & THOSE WHO ARE PREREGISTERED MUST BE AT NOC NO LATER THAN 10:00 TO PARTICIPATE. Follow the signs once in Autoway Nissan of Clearwater to the registration and parking area.

Autoway Nissan of Clearwater Address
13600 Icot Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida. 33760


10:15 AM - Drivers meeting for all drivers participating in The Run.

10:45 – 11:15 AM - First cars depart to drive the course for the Poker Run. Once cars finish running the Poker Run and pull into Autoway Nissan of Brandon. There will be food for participants, entertainment, and a huge Z Car meet on the front lot of the dealership. Special charity raffle tickets will be on sale.

30 minutes after the last car arrives - Charity raffle prizes will begin to be presented at
Autoway Nissan of Brandon, followed by the grand prize winners for the poker run and timed event.

5:00 PM - The Run event ends.




2008 Run Sponsors:

(we will be adding them as they come in! )


Autoway Nissan of Brandon- Gold Level- Nismo Exhaust, Nismo CAI and some nissan items to throw out to audience like hats, shirts, etc.

Z1 Motorsports- GOLD Level-.
2009 Z Nationals Track Day Registration (1) Value ~ $150
Z1 VQ35 Plenum Spacer (1) Value ~ $212
Z1 VQ35 Silicone Hose Sets (2) ~ $114 ea ($228)
$100 off Coupon towards an APS exhaust or turbo kit.
(will also bring some DVD's and posters to hand out...)

Performance Factory-- GOLD Level--$1,000 off single turbo installation. Specifically, "$1000 off a Powerlab single turbo kit installed on 350Z or a G35. Regular price $8495."

Phase 2 Mototrend--GOLD Level--complete Circuit Sports suspension links for the Z33 350Z which includes rear toe, camber and traction rods

Turbo-kits.com- GOLD Level-Donated $500 GC of turbonetics purchase.

Auto Proper Care (Phil) - Bronze -- One polisher and pad kit

AP Tires -- Gold-- 1 set of Tein S-Techs (value $300) and 2 4-wheel alignments (value $200)

AutoZone -Bronze - Donated Duralast 2 Ton Mechanic 5-piece lift kit;Emergency 12v Tire Inflator/light; and detail products.

Meguiars -GOLD- 100 goodie bags with full-sized product - Value: $1000.00

 

Some pics from last year....










ALL participants cars!!! Nissan dealer had to move all his cars behind the building!!



Presentation of our donation of $6,350.00 to All Children Hospital LIVE on TV!

 

This is the best event in the state of Florida !! Had a great time last year, so many great cars definitely on my list for this year.... woooot!!!!

 

Bump for the best meet , ill deff be their

 

Added more sponsors to original post.. Woohoot!

 

First 100 pre-registered vehicles receive a free Meguiars Goodie bag with full-size product!! Hurry, while supplies last!!

 

Monday bump!

 

The Run is just around the corner. Here is an update on the confirmed sponsors we have so far...

Last years' was HUGE!! Can't wait until December 13th!!!

Bronze Level Sponsorship - $150 or equivalent value in donated

• AutoZone - $150 - Donated Duralast 2 Ton Mechanic 5-piece lift kit, Emergency 12v Tire Inflator/light, and detail products.
• Proper Auto Care - $150 - One polisher and pad kit
• Fatmat Sound Control - $150 - Three $50 gift certificates toward Fatmat products.

Gold Level Sponsorship - $500+ or equivalent value in donated

• ***- $1400- Nismo Exhaust, Nismo CAI and some Nissan items to throw out to audience like hats, shirts, etc.
• NOC - $500 - Front and rear Stabilizer kit for the coupes without VDC for 2004 to 2008 Part Number 54600RSZ.
• TurboKits.com - $500 - $500 off Turbonetics 350Z Single Turbo Kit – 15134
• Advance Performance - $500 – Tein Springs S.Techs and 2 standard four-wheel alignment coupons
• Meguiars - $1000 - 100 goodie bags with full-sized product
• Phase 2 Mototrend - $1000 - Complete Circuit Sports suspension links for the Z33/350Z. which includes rear toe, camber, and traction rods
• Performance Factory - $1,000 - $1000 Off a Powerlab single turbo kit install on 350Z or a G35. Regular price $8495
• Z1 Motorsports - $576+ - 2009 Z Nationals Track Day Registration (1) Value ~ $150, Z1 VQ35 Plenum Spacer (1) Value ~ $212, Z1 VQ35 Silicone Hose Sets (2) ~ $114 ea ($228), $100 off Coupon towards an APS exhaust or turbo kit, and will also bring some DVD's and posters to hand out.
• ESG Pringing - $1000 – Donating banners for The Run
• Forged Performance LLC- $543 – Forged Performance Shift **** ($115), Forged Performance Stainless Kevlar Clutch (2 @ $50 each), Samco Red Hose ($200), Greddy Oil Catch Can (2 @ $109 each)

 

The Run 2008 - Agenda:



Friday, December 12th

8:00 PM - Meet & Greet at Quaker Steak & Lube in Pinellas Park. This is a meet and greet for all Z's and G's meeting in the Tampa Bay Area for The Run event. We will be having dinner at Quaker Steak & Lube and hanging out and having a good time. We have a group rate at Wingate Inn Hotel Directly behind Quakerstate for those that are coming to town Friday night. We also will have a brief time where we can accept Run Registrations at Quaker Steak and Lube if you choose to do it the night before. You can register between 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM and the price will be $35. This will help save time for you in the morning for those who would like to sleep in.



Saturday, December 13th

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM- Registration at Autoway Nissan of Clearwater. ALL WHO ARE REGISTERING & THOSE WHO ARE PREREGISTERED MUST BE AT NOC NO LATER THAN 10:00 TO PARTICIPATE. Follow the signs once in Autoway Nissan of Clearwater to the registration and parking area.

Autoway Nissan of Clearwater Address
13600 Icot Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida. 33760


10:15 AM - Drivers meeting for all drivers participating in The Run.

10:45 – 11:15 AM - First cars depart to drive the course for the Poker Run. Once cars finish running the Poker Run and pull into Autoway Nissan of Brandon. There will be food for participants, entertainment, and a huge Z Car meet on the front lot of the dealership. Special charity raffle tickets will be on sale.

30 minutes after the last car arrives - Charity raffle prizes will begin to be presented at
Autoway Nissan of Brandon, followed by the grand prize winners for the poker run and timed event.

5:00 PM - The Run event ends.

 

I joined the myspace page it is sweet, you can network with a bunch of z and g peeps doing this event and events all over... check it out www.myspace.com/therun6

 

I will be posting this in the south florida section

 

well that sucks idk if i can make this one...

 

dude, you live in Florida... you got to make this one... there will be half naked girls there : )

 

I just signed up thank you for the heads up

 

Woohoo!!! We got a lot signing up! Did you take advantage of the raffle ticket discounts?? You can get up to 64 tickets free! They will be $1 per ticket the day of the event.


This is how it is set up:


If you pre-register, you can get discounts on your raffle tickets! After Nov 24, they will be $1 each.

$20 gets 2 free tickets
$40 gets 2 free tickets for the first $20 + 4 free tickets for the second $20 = 6 free tickets
$60 gets 2 free tickets for the first $20 + 4 free tickets for the second $20 + 8 free tickets for the third $20 = 14 free tickets
$80 gets 2 free tickets for the first $20 + 4 free tickets for the second $20 + 8 free tickets for the third $20 + 16 free tickets for the fourth $20 = 30 free tickets
$100 gets 2 free tickets for the first $20 + 4 free tickets for the second $20 + 8 free tickets for the third $20 + 16 free tickets for the fourth $20 + 32 tickets for the fifth $20 = 64 free tickets