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| Orange
Beach Prepares to Host Expanded Thunder on the Gulf |  Eager to see the
green flag wave, race fans from across the Southeast will converge on the powdery
soft sand of Orange Beach, AL, to witness the area's annual powerboat races. However,
plans are in place to make this year standout from the previous five installments
of Thunder on the Gulf, which is slated for August 14-17.
Producing a top
quality event for the guests will be the main focus of this August weekend during
which the Offshore Super Series will bring over 30 race teams to the Alabama Gulf
Coast. Fans will notice several changes to Race Village. To read more of this
release, click here. |  |
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Thunder Partners with
Talladega for Super Sweepstakes | Speed towards a checkered flag as two of the nation's racing powerhouses
have joined forces to bring fans an unprecedented sweepstakes for Two-Great Race Weekends.
Watch the world's fastest powerboats August 14-17 as Orange Beach, AL, hosts the
6th Annual Thunder on the Gulf. Then, two months later on October 4th
and 5th, race to Talladega Superspeedway for a second high-energy weekend of Craftsman
Truck and Sprint Cup action. One lucky grand prize winner will receive tickets
and special access for both racing weekends. To read more of this release, click here. | |
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Thunder on the Gulf Named
Top 20 Southeast Event |  Beach bums and race
fans have yet another reason to grab their flip-flops and head to Orange Beach.
The annual powerboat races – better known as Thunder
on the Gulf – just added another award to the mantel as it was named a
Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Event
for the month of August 2008. This year's event is slated for August 14-17, 2008.
"We
are so ecstatic that this prestigious tourism organization has selected our race
as a top 20 event," said Beth Gendler, Director of Sales for the Alabama Gulf
Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau. "As many people know, the Alabama Gulf Coast
Sports Commission is taking over the marketing and sponsorship reins of the race
while the Gulf Shores Powerboat Association along with the Offshore Super Series
will handle race management. We feel this change will only enhance an already
popular race." To read more of this release, click here. | |
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| Additional Thunder Resources | To request a media credential for this event, please download the Thunder Media Request, and fax the completed form
to 251-974-1509.
For the latest
event press releases, visit the pressroom. Uncover all the event details
with by visiting the official website at www.thunderonthegulf.com
or download this weekend overview. Add Thunder on the Gulf to your
calendar. Click
here to open and then save in Outlook. | |
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