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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. Last year's run was such a great turn out that we were able to raise over $4000 for last years charity and hope to have the same success this year. Keep in mind that 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 knobs, 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

Confirmed GOLD Members (Gold membership = $500 or more in cash/Prizes)
Autoway Nissan of Brandon - The Run Host sponsor,
Autoway Nissan of Clearwater
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




Other sponsors confirmed, yet still negotiating prizes/donations

OceanRayz Tanning Studios
Best Buy Store # 565. Located at 6600 22nd Avenue N, St Petersburg, FL
Proper Auto care
ZeeToyZ -NEW
Phase 2 Motortrend-NEW
King Customs-NEW (Local Body Shop in St Pete FL)

 

are other cars such as supras allowed to do the poker run?

 

Unfortunately no. Its only Z33 specific.

 

oops...

 

Looks like you folks have a very well planned and organized event.

If I wanted to stop by Autoway Nissan of Brandon and buy a couple burgers and look at some cool Nissan's, are you selling food as well as raffle tickets as a way of adding to contributions?

About what time for the raffle?-Bob