www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 1 (Schedule subject to change.) www.sandpiperbeacon.com 3 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally 17403 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 Phone: 850.234.2154 Toll Free: 800.488.8828 Thunder Beach Productions, Inc. PO Box 18259 Panama City Beach, FL 32417-8259 Toll Free: (888) 396-1638 Phone: (850) 249-7627 Fax: (850) 249-7630 www.ThunderBeachProductions.com Info@ThunderBeachProductions.com -------------------------------------------------------------Joe Biggs President & C.E.O. Kevin Karns General Manager/Marketing Corky McCollum Marketing/Design/Photo/Web Jennifer Norby Sales Director Deborah Cronover Office Administrator Paula McCollum Miss Thunder Beach Program Manager -------------------------------------------------------------Thunder Beach®, Thunder Beach Rally®, Panama City Beach Bike Week® and Panama City Bike Week® are Registered Trademarks of Thunder Beach Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. Any and all use that is not explicitly authorized by Thunder Beach Productions, Inc. is strictly prohibited and any infraction or unauthorized use will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 3 < 0 = 6 , - : * - ) + 0 ; 8 : 1 6 / : ) 4 4 A ! All condos at Cabana Cay are beautifully furnished and include fully equipped kitchens, vast private balconies, massive pool deck. A central courtyard area features a 13,785 sq. ft. free-form pool and sun deck, and two hot tubs. t$FOUSBMMZMPDBUFEUP4BOEQJQFS4IBSLZT'SBOL#SPXO1BSL1JFS1BSLBDUJWJUJFT *]aVQOP\[OM\\PM\P.:--NWZ\PM.ITT:ITTa_PMVaW]JWWSJa5Ia[\ The area has come a long way in accommodations. And one location that shines as the crown jewel of the emerald coast is Shores of Panama. 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This year we have more Vendors than we have ever had before and quite a few of them will be either joining us for the first time or have doubled their presence here at the rally. If our website traffic is any indication of how many people will be joining us, this will be the biggest & best Thunder Beach we’ve ever had! When we sent out our online survey after last Autumn’s Rally we were expecting a few of you to respond, but we had no idea how many would not only take the survey but give us honest answers and great suggestions. Well, we really took it to heart and have made some changes based on your recommendations and ideas. First of all, we have added a new stage at our fantastic new Venue, Club La Vela. Since we now have two stages, we thought we would listen to our attendees again and upgrade our entertainment. We’re still bringing back a couple of long time favorites, but expect some fresh new talent to be burning up the stages of Thunder Beach! In conjunction with US Rider News, we have expanded the mega-popular Best of The Beach Bike Show at Pier Park and have raised the cash & prizes to over $15,000! Pier Park is also home to the Demo Rides so if you’re looking to take a cruise n a brand new bike, don’t miss this chance. In this issue of our Thunder Beach Event Guide you will find all the information, schedules, “Biker Friendly” Sponsors, Venues, Vendors, and much more! If any of you have been receiving our online newsletter or been a regular visitor to www.ThunderBeachProductions.com you may have noticed our ongoing encouragement to “Support our Sponsors” and “Support Those That Support Us.”We do this primarily to provide a way for all of our rally attendees to recognize which businesses within the community welcome the rally and are “Biker Friendly.” to keeping their venues free of a cover charge, entry fee, or parking charge during the Thunder Beach Rallies. All of this directly benefits you! You won’t have to deal with constantly having to shell out cash everywhere you go to park or go into a club, so do take note of the ads you see in this magazine and patronize them if you have the opportunity, all you have to do is “Look For The Sign.” As always we can’t thank our sponsors enough for the support they show us, we just couldn’t do it without them. Additional thanks go out to the Shaddai Shrine Temple, the Panama City Beach Police Department, Full Throttle Magazine, USRider News Magazine, Mark at EBRO Dog Track and everyone else that makes Thunder Beach possible. Lastly, please help Thunder Beach remain one of the best Motorcycle Rally experiences you will find anywhere. In this magazine you will find some guidelines provided in cooperation with the Panama City Beach Police Dept concerning some do’s and don’ts during your stay here. Ride safely, Enjoy your time here, and we’ll see you September 24th through 27th, 2009 for the 9th Annual Thunder Beach Autumn Rally! Sincerely, Also these are the businesses that help keep the Thunder Beach Rallies “FREE!” We all know “free” is a relative term and where this becomes important is it allows us as the Rally promoters to operate our venues without an entry fee or parking charge. Nowhere in Panama City Beach will you be charged to park your bike! Our Official Sponsors also recognize the benefit The Staff of Thunder Beach www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 5 7 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 7 A LETTER FROM THE C.V.B. inclusive environment fostered by Thunder Beach helps draw new audiences to our beautiful destination, and declares to the whole world that Panama City Beach offers something for everyone. The Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes you to the 11th Annual Thunder Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally. With 27 miles of silky, white-sand shorelines bordering the clear, emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay, our award winning beaches are a picture-perfect backdrop for a thrilling weekend of concerts, custom bike shows, parades, contests and motorcycle fun. Thunder Beach has earned the accolade of “The Most Biker-Friendly Rally in the United States,” and Panama City Beach is excited to, once again, play host to this action packed weekend, Thurs. – Sun., April 30 – May 3, 2009. On behalf of the CVB, it has been a pleasure watching Thunder Beach grow and develop into one of the premier events along the emerald coast and one of the most recognized biker events across the nation. We anxiously await the familiar sound of revved engines and the vision of bikes arriving in packs from all across the United States for a weekend of thrills, entertainment and camaraderie in our beautiful seaside destination. The vibrant, enthusiastic atmosphere of Thunder Beach ties perfectly into our destination’s newest tagline: REAL.FUN.BEACH. The REAL. FUN.BEACH. campaign is designed to demonstrate to visitors that Panama City Beach offers a wide variety of fun experiences for every type of individual, whatever your personal preference. The diverse and 9 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally Panama City Beach boasts over 320 days of predictably sunny weather, accommodations for every budget, a vibrant night life and nationally recognized events. There are also attractions for all ages, unparalleled sport fishing, championship golf courses, world-class shopping and some of the best dining on the Gulf coast. Whether you’re riding solo or bringing the whole family, you’ll find more than enough to do during your time in Panama City Beach. We hope you enjoy your experience at Thunder Beach and make plans to come back often. With year-round events and fun for all ages, the welcome mat is always extended in Panama City Beach. As you fire up your engines, please remember to ride with respect and keep safety and responsibility at the forefront. For more information on Panama City Beach accommodations, events, attractions and more, call 1-800-PCBEACH (850-233-6503) or visit our newly redesigned website at www.VisitPanamaCityBeach.com. Sincerely, Dan Rowe President & CEO Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau A LETTER FROM OUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Welcome to Panama City Beach for another exciting Thunder Beach Rally! The Panama City Beach Chamber, along with our business community, wants you welcome you to all that makes this area so precious: our sunny weather, clear blue skies, expansive white beaches, sparkling emerald water, and of course our warm, Southern hospitality. We appreciate our visitors very much, whether you’ve been coming back for years or this is your very first time on The World’s Most Beautiful Beaches. Forecasted by CNN.com’s Money Magazine as the top city for the fastest growth in the nation, Panama City Beach is undergoing unprecedented growth and development. A new skyline of architecture fills the horizon. New restaurants, museums, theaters, galleries and boutiques are arriving on the scene daily. Pier Park, the “New Downtown Panama City Beach,” opened in early 2008. The renovation of Front Beach Road over the next few years will bring sidewalks, bike paths, tropical landscaping, a public trolley system and a fresh new look to the beach. The new Bay County International Airport, scheduled for completion on Memorial Day 2010, will open travel channels throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia, making Panama City Beach one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world. When it comes to beauty, few beaches can compete with this world class destination, and we try hard to live up to this famous phrase. Panama City Beach is a safe place to visit, vacation, bring up your children, become an active part of a thriving community, or enjoy a relaxing retirement. With a low crime rate, visitors and citizens alike can feel secure, and both the City and Bay County provide police service, fire service and patrol the Beaches. The City, along with our Tourist Development Council (TDC), works hard to ensure Panama City Beach has clean, littlefree beaches, sidewalks and streets. It is our desire for you to come back and visit our beaches frequently – and soon. Panama City Beach has plentiful activities and year-round entertainment for all ages. Just visit www.PCBeach.org for updates on fun events happening all year round. Sincerely, Beth C. Oltman President & CEO Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce This is an exciting time for The World’s Most Beautiful Beaches. A PERSONAL WELCOME FROM THE CHIEF Welcome Bikers! It’s that time of year again when all of you are making your plans to travel to Panama City Beach for the Spring 2009 Rally. I hope that your journey to our fair City is a safe one. While you are here, the Panama City Police Department will do its part to see that your stay with us is safe and organized. We want to see you all again in the Fall! We would like for you to enjoy your time with us, but I wanted to remind all of a couple of things. And it’s the same things that we tell the rest of our visitors. Please use your best common sense and judgement while you are here. And also remember that if it will get you in trouble at home, it will most likely get you in trouble here. My officiers will assist you in any way that they can, but we are still tasked with enforcing the laws of the City and State. Please be respectful oyour hosts. Out residents also enjoy seeing all of the motorcycles that you bring into the city, but a small number do not enjoy the noise. I would ask that you be mindful of your surroundings and the time of day or night while you ride, especially late at night. Don’t get in such a big hurry and just enjoy a slow ride. We know that with all of the events that visit our City each year, there is always one very small group of individuals that try their best to ruin it for everyone. Please don’t be one of those people and don’t even associate with the, Just give us a call and we will handle the matter. This is such a great event each year and it’s really up to you to keep the good times rolling. As you leave and head home, take the great memories with you and be safe on the road! Robert H. Harding Chief of Police Panama City Beach Police Department www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 9 While you are cruising around the Beach visiting our official Thunder Beach venues such as Frank Brown Park, The Shoppes at the Edgewater, The Boardwalk Beach Resort, The Sandpiper Beacon, Club La Vela, or Sharky’s make sure you look for our official Thunder Beach merchandise booths. It is the only place where you can show your support for the Thunder Beach rallies. No other locations in the Panama City Beach area sells, or are authorized to sell event merchandise. Here at Thunder Beach Productions we work hard all year long to bring this event to the world’s most beautiful beaches and we are the only ones that work with the community to ensure we continue to have the most Biker Friendly Rally anywhere in the country. As you ride the beach you will see many businesses offering shirts and other “Bike Week” merchandise hoping you will stop so they can cash in on you. Just remember that the only way you can ensure your purchase supports our efforts to produce Thunder Beach is to shop at the official Thunder Beach merchandise booths located only at one of our venues. SUPPORT OUR LOCAL SPONSORS!! Look for our Official Thunder Beach banners or posters on display all over Panama City Beach during the Rally. This is your signal that, Yes! It’s one of those Biker Friendly business sponsors we are always talking and they are the Official Supporters of our Thunder Beach and Panama City Beach Bike Week events. We couldn’t do it without them! ONLY THE LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT OFFICIALLY SUPPORT THE THUNDER BEACH RALLIES HAVE THESE SIGNS DISPLAYED! Many of these sponsors are offering special deals and promotions for our event that are well worth stopping in to check out! We encourage you to visit the businesses where you know you will be treated right and provide you with the hospitality that IS what coming to THUNDER BEACH IS ALL ABOUT! As mentioned above, there are a number of other businesses located on the beach that openly do not support the effort we put into bringing you the finest beachside rally anywhere, they count on you not knowing the difference and only want to part you from your hard earned cash, that’s why we always encourage you to patronize our official sponsoring businesses just as we encourage you to shop for our official merchandise! 11 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally Your place for fun, in the Sun! Panama City Beach features over 27 miles of award-winning beaches, an abundance of water activities and area attractions… and It’s also all just outside the door of your very own vacation rental from ResortQuest. With a variety of accommodations ranging from upscale luxury to value conscience families, this stretch of the coast is sure to have something to please everyone. At ResortQuest, We combine amazing locales with exciting packages and unparalleled customer service to make your vacation a memorable experience. Our goal is to make your vacation a fun and enjoyable experience. In addition to providing you with the best selection of vacation rentals, we also offer complimentary DVD rentals, Kids Club activities during the summer and our “Passport to Fun” complimentary amenity program. With Passport to Fun, you receive up to $225 a day in admission/fare at such popular attractions as: deep-sea fishing, dolphin cruises, go-kart racing and more! We are dedicated to making your vacation along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast an unforgettable time, stay with us and experience the difference! 800-380-4808 ResortQuestNWFL.com | ResortQuestAL.com www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 11 13 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 13 BOARDWALK CONVENTION CENTER : EVENT SCHEDULE The Boardwalk Beach Resort and Convention Center is home to the Official Thunder Beach Welcome Center, and is the “go-to” place for any information you may need while you are here.It is also the only place you can pick up the Rally Packages ordered prior to the Rally. The Welcome Center is conveniently located just inside the entrance to the Convention Center and will be staffed from 9 AM to 7PM daily. The Convention Center itself has over 20,000 sq ft of vendors and exhibits. More vendors and exhibits are also located around the Convention Center and adjacent to the outdoor beachside pavilion. Check the schedule below for all the action happening at the pavilion, lots of live music, the Miss Thunder Beach Finals, The Full Throttle Bike Show, Fun Contests, and more. Thursday September 25, 2008 9am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business 1pm : “Sizzle” Lingerie Show 4pm : “Show Me Your Tat’s” Tattoo Contest 6pm : Full Throttle Magazine Custom Bike Show 9pm : Rate The Rack Contest 6pm to 9pm : Live Entertainment TBA Friday : May 1, 2009 9am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business 1pm : “Sizzle” Lingerie Show 1pm : Full Throttle Magazine’s Freaky at The Tiki Party 4pm : “Show Me Your Tat’s” Tattoo Contest Friday : May 1, 2009 Continued 6pm : Miss Thunder Beach Pageant Finale 6pm to 9pm : Live Entertainment TBA Saturday May 2, 2009 9am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business 1pm : “Sizzle” Lingerie Show 1pm - 5pm : Live Entertainment TBA 1pm : Butt’s And Bellies - Male Fashion Show 4pm : “Show Me Your Tat’s” Tattoo Contest 6pm - 9pm : Live Entertainment TBA Sunday : May 3, 2009 9am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business SHOPPES AT EDGEWATER : EVENT SCHEDULE Tradition continues at The Shoppes at Edgewater, Since the Spring of 2002 when Thunder Beach first became a free rally, this original venue is still one of our most popular venues. Encompassing some 75,000 sq. ft. with vendors of all types, the Shoppes at Edgewater is absolutely jam packed. Make sure that you check out Edgewater’s Rock ‘It Lanes complete with a Bar & Grille outdoor beer garden and over 8,000square feet of additional vendors! Fully stocked Official Thunder Beach Merchandise Tents can also be found throughout the venue, so get your rally shwag early as this venue’s merchandise usually sells out fast! Thursday : April 30, 2009 9am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business 11am - 2pm : Live music Kathy Jo & The Bluzification Band 3pm - 6pm : Live music with TBA 7pm - 11pm : Live music with TBA Friday : May 1, 2009 9am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business 11am - 2pm : Live music with TBA 3pm-6pm : Live music with King Cotton 7pm -11pm : Live music with TBA 15 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally Saturday May 2, 2009 9am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business 11am-2pm : Live music with TBA 3pm-6pm : Live music with Rebel Syndicate 7pm-11pm : Live music with TBA Sunday : May 3, 2009 9am - Until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business CLUB LA VELA : EVENT SCHEDULE Thunder Beach proudly announces the addition of the Club La Vela to the roster of Venues. Often considered one of the trendiest and well respected nightclubs in the world, Club La Vela offers 10 different theme rooms as well as one of the coolest party decks anywhere, complete with a massive gulf side swimming pool - the Coliseum Multiplex! During the Thunder Beach Rallies, Club La Vela’s unique and expansive parking lot will be transformed into the Manufacturer’s Expo featuring the biggest display and installation rigs in the business. There will also be live entertainment during the daytime with staging and production outside of the Club. There’s also some great entertainment going on inside the club after 8pm so make sure you check thier party schedule! As with every other Thunder Beach Venue, there is No Cover* for Bikers during the entire rally! Thursday : April 30, 2009 9am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business 11am-2pm : Live music with TBA 2pm -5pm : Live music with Rebel Syndicate 5pm-8pm : Live music with TBA Friday : May 1, 2009 9am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business 11am-2pm : Live music with TBA 2pm -5pm : Live music with Rebel Syndicate 5pm-8pm : Live music with TBA Saturday : May 2, 2009 9am until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business 11am-2pm : Live music with TBA 2pm -5pm : Live music with TBA 5pm-8pm : Live music with King Cotton Sunday : May 3, 2009 9am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business FRANK BROWN PARK : EVENT SCHEDULE Over the last two years Frank Brown Park has truly grown into our largest Venue and Biker shopping Paradise! This is where you will find the most expansive layout of exhibits, bike builders, Official Merchandise, vendors, and daily activities such as the always popular stunt show, bike games and more! For the Spring 2009 Rally ,Thunder Beach Productions has arranged the biggest displays and the most variety of products we have ever offered at the Thunder Beach Rally. Over the last year improvements at the Park that include a paved road all the way around the exhibit area, and an entrance/exit at Pier Park road have made this location one of the premier spots to visit at the Rally. We encourage all riders to use this Motorcycle Only access at Pier Park Rd. As always this “Bikes Only” venue has No Admission Charges, plenty of FREE PARKING adjacent to your favorite vendors! Cars are always welcome too, but you might have to walk a little. Thursday : April 30, 2009 9am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business Friday : May 1, 2009 9am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business Saturday May 2, 2009 9am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 15 SHARKY’S : EVENT SCHEDULE Anchored by a major Restaurant and Club, the infamous Sharky’s is Centered around a full scale BIKER VILLAGE, complete with merchandise, great food and drink, and entertainment all day. PLUS: FREE BIKINI BIKE WASH! There’s no better way to get your HOG CLEAN! Best of all it’s located RIGHT ON THE BEACH, with views from the street. As always this “Bikes Only” venue has No Admission Charges, plenty of FREE PARKING adjacent to your favorite vendors! Cars are always welcome too, but you might have to walk a little. Wednesday: April 29,2009 6pm - 8pm : $2.50 Drinks & Drafts All Brands 8pm - 1am : Kickass Karaoke Friday : May 1, 2009 continued 8pm - 12am : Live Entertainment with TBA 12am : Bodacious Biker Babe Contest Thursday : April 30, 2009 11am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business 11am - until : Food & Bar - Burgers, BBQ & $2 Beer 12pm-6pm : Bikini Bike Wash Sexy Suds & Shine 4pm-6pm : Hawg Happy Hour 8pm - 12am : Live Entertainment with TBA 12am : Bodacious Biker Babe Contest Saturday May 2, 2009 11am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business 11am - until : Food & Bar - Burgers, BBQ & $2 Beer 12pm-6pm : Bikini Bike Wash Sexy Suds & Shine 4pm-6pm : Hawg Happy Hour 8pm - 12am : Live Entertainment with TBA 12am : Bodacious Biker Babe Contest Friday : May 1, 2009 11am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business 11am - until : Food & Bar - Burgers, BBQ & $2 Beer 12pm-6pm : Bikini Bike Wash Sexy Suds & Shine 4pm-6pm : Hawg Happy Hour Sunday : May 3, 2009 11am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business 11am - until : Food & Bar - Burgers, BBQ & $2 Beer PIER PARK : EVENT SCHEDULE We are proud to welcome back Pier Park as a major Venue for This amazing 900,000 square-foot retail and entertainment complex that is located on the western end of Panama City Beach, Florida, is one of the newest additions to our area. Filled with over 100 shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, Pier Park has become one of the most popular attractions to those visiting our small beachside community. During the Spring 2009 Thunder Beach Rally, Pier Park will the home of the wildly successful US Rider News “Best of The Beach” Custom Bike Show as well as the Factory Demo Rides including Yamaha, Boss Hoss, and a host of others! 17 Thursday : April 30, 2009 10am - until : Demo Rides Saturday May 2, 2009 10am - until : Demo Rides Friday : May 1, 2009 10am - until : Demo Rides 11am - until : USRider News Best of The Beach Custom Bike Show Sunday : May 3, 2009 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally SANDPIPER BEACON : EVENT SCHEDULE The Sandpiper Beacon Resort is THE Biker Headquarters for all of the motorcycle events in Panama City Beach! Having been a major sponsor of Thunder Beach, The Sandpiper Beacon Resort is a favorite among bikers from all across the globe. Not only do we have vendors on the premises, but we also have other biker friendly amenities as well as our Tiki Bar where you can enjoy live entertainment all week! This is the perfect place to park your bike for a one of a kind experience you will never forget. The sandpiper Beacon’s World Famous Tiki Bar is the central Party hub on the far west end of Panama City Beach! A long time supporter of Thunder Beach, the Tiki Bar pulls out all of the stops and is jammed packed with entertainment starting on Monday, April 27th! Monday: April 27,2009 8pm - 12am : Live Music from Geneva Tuesday: April 28,2009 8pm - 12am : Live Music from Mustang Sally Wednesday: April 29,2009 5pm : BBQ & Free Beer 5pm : Live Music from Ketch 22 7pm : Miss Thunder Beach Pageant 8pm - 12am : Live Music from Mustang Sally 8:30pm : Beachside Fireworks Friday : May 1, 2009 11am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business 3pm - 8pm : Live Music from Geneva 8pm - 12am : Live Music from ELI Saturday May 2, 2009 11am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business 3pm - 8pm : Live Music from Geneva 8pm - 12am : Live Music from ELI Sunday : May 3, 2009 11am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business Thursday : April 30, 2009 11am - until : Vendors & Exhibitors Open for Business 5pm : Live Music from Ketch 22 8pm - 12am : Live Music from Mustang Sally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 17 POKER RUNS & CHARITIES : EVENT SCHEDULE Motorcycles and motorcycle rallies have always gone hand in hand with charitable organizations. Many of the most popular events at rallies like Thunder Beach benefit various charities around the area. Poker Runs, a perennial favorite, are all done with the purpose of helping those less fortunate than you and I. The staff of Thunder Beach salutes all of the charitable organizations and the many bikers & enthusiasts that give back so much to our community! We would appreciate a voluntary donation of $10.00 per hand, one hand per person. Cash awards for best and worst hands! Maps will be provided. Thursday : April 30, 2009 Poker Run Sign up at Sharky’s Beach Club at 11:30am. First bike out at 12:00pm and last bike out at 1:00pm. Last bike in at final spot by 4:00pm. Sponsored by the Shriners 1st card: Sharky’s 2nd stop/card: The Red Door 3rd stop/card: Dirty’s Dick’s 4th stop/card: Shuckum’s 5th stop/card: Pineapple Willy’s 6th stop/card: Sand Piper Beacon Prizes awarded at 5:00pm. Friday : May 1, 2009 Poker Run Sign up at Spinnaker Beach Club at 11:30am. First bike out at 12:00pm and last bike out at 1:00pm. Last bike in at final spot by 4:00pm. Sponsored by the Defenders and Red Knights 1st card: 3rd stop/card: 4th stop/card: 5th stop/card: 6th stop/card: Spinnaker Beach Club 2nd stop/card: Finn’s Hofbrau Coyote Ugly Limerick’s Boardwalk Prizes awarded at 5:00pm. Saturday : May 2, 2009 19 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally The Sergeant Kevin Kight Memorial Bike Parade Donations will be greatly appreciated by the PCB Police and the Kevin Kight family to benefit Cops & kids. A donation of one canned good per rider for Cops & Kids would also be appreciated. Line-up 10:00AM SW corner of Beckrich and Middle Beach Road Kick stands up 11:00AM Sharp Saturday Poker Run Sign up at Rock’It Lanes at 11:30. First bike out at 12:00pm and last bike out at 1:00pm. Last bike in at final spot by 4:00. Sponsored by the Defenders and Red Knights 1st card: Rock’It Lanes 2nd stop/card: Newby’s Too 3rd stop/card: Dusty’s 4th stop/card: Hammerhead Fred’s 5th stop/card: TGIF 6th stop/card: Sand Piper Beacon Prizes awarded at 5:00pm. Sunday : May 3, 2009 10:00 AM Blessing of the Bikes at The Shoppes at Edgewater The Christian MC will bless the bikes followed by the area ride. www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 19 March 27, 2005. this memorial parade attracts upwards of 2,000 riders out to sow their thanks and respect to someone that gave the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our community. A small stone plaque now stands at the spot where Kight was killed. Our hearts go out to his beloved family and we are proud to be able to honor him with a parade that allows him to give back to his community even after he was taken from us. We think that Officer Kight would be proud that he still has the ability to give back to his community even in death. As long as there is a Thunder Beach Rally on Panama City Beach, there will always be a Kevin Kight Memorial Parade. One of the most inspirational events of every Thunder Beach Rally is the gathering of hundreds of local riders and Thunder Beach attendees for the Kevin Kight Memorial Parade. The event has special significance to the Panama City Beach community as it serves to memorialize a fallen local hero and provides much needed assistance to deserving children & families in the community. This parade is named in honor of Kevin Kight, a Panama City Beach Police Officer who tragically lost his life in the line of duty while making a traffic stop on Front Beach Road on 21 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally Parade participants and onlookers are urged to make cash donations as well as canned goods and nonperishable’s s that are given to local food banks serving needy families throughout the Bay County area through the Cops and Kids program. This rally’s Kevin Kight Memorial Parade place on Saturday May 2, 2009 and starts on the corner of Beckrich and Middle Beach Road. Line-up starts at 10:30 and donations will be accepted across the street in the Publix Shopping Center parking lot. www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 21 23 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 23 BOARDWALK CONVENTION CENTER : INSIDE A.R. Motorcycle Audio Store Motorcycle Communications, helmets, boots ABonita Scarf 4 in 1 fashion headscarf AIM – The Law Offices of Richard M. Lester Aid to Injured Motorcyclists American Cycle Center Victory Suzuki Motorcycles Z Hang Chairs & Market Delights Hanging Chairs & artwork Scott’s Beautiful Things Sterling Silver Jewelry Freebird Leather Patches, Leather, Sewing Serenity House Raffles Harley Davidson Frogg Toggs Rain Gear Silver Images Silver Jewelry Gail Enterprises Chamois (SHAMWOW) Products & orthotics Soft Bottom South Cushions, Locks, Flags America’s Biker’s Custom T-shirts Iron Horse Trading Post Leather Legs, Conchos Baxley Trailers Trailers, Shocks, Tie Downs J&S Wholesale Flitz detailing products, metal polish Becker Designs Daytona Thunderwear JB Promotions Riding glasses, hats Bill’s Trailer Sales Swimsuits, Trailers, HD Kids Clothes Killers Hats Hats, Dusters, Belts Brian’s Sunglasses Sunglasses, Pins Lick Breast Cancer T’s, bumper stickers, coozies Daytona Thunderwear Biker Wear, Novelties, Beachwear Marshall-North Creations Keys, Bone Jewelry Etsuko, LLC Nerve protection gloves Motorcycle Girl Wear T-shirts, Tanks, Girly T’s, Thongs Extreme Leather Outlet Leather goods, Helmets, Accessories New Spirit Jewelry Sterling Silver Jewelry Spur Ranch Sterling Silver, Crystal Belts, Jackets Thunder Beach Merchandise Tent Hotel Lobby Two Wandering Gypsy’s Footwear Custom leather footwear Z-Eyez Zooke Anti-fog BOARDWALK CONVENTION CENTER : OUTSIDE All that Blingz Funky Boutique women’s apparel ButtBuffer Seats, Cushions Chillin Shadz Sunglasses Cosmic LED LED’s D.T.D. Jewelry, Apparel, Novelties & Collectables Fuzzy’s Pinstriping Pinstriping & Airbrushing 25 Hardcore Watch Company Handcrafted watches/jewelry Medieval Metal Hair Twisters Red Cactus USA Transition eyewear, helmets, all weather suits Sensations Jewelry Stainless, Silver, Amber, Russian Blue Swann Graphics Pinstriping, Airbrushing The Leather Lady 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally Belts, Buckles, Wallets, saddlebags, tool bags Thunder Beach Merchandise Tent Pavilion Wing Bling Custom Paint finishes THE SHOPPES AT EDGEWATER 4 U Cigar Distributors Cigars & Smoking Accessories Jameson Distribution Co Dew rags, saddlebags, gloves, Studley’s Specialties EZ-UP STANDS, Clock4Bikes, robo caps B. A. M. Emergency Legal Assistance JB Enterprises Indian, Harley Jewelry Sun Coast Eyewear Sunglasses & Accessories BJ’S SPECIALTIES Air Horns, Disc Locks, Shifter Linkage Jennifer’s Web Sterling & Costume Jewelry Thunder Beach Merchandise Tents Adjacent to Main Stage & Bike Parking Area Condor Products MC support, transport & security Leather Wear Outlet Leather Apparel, boots CruisinGear Nolan Helmet, gel pads Papa’s Studio’s Pinstriping Custom Dynamics Motorcycle Lights Pinstriping by Lori & Sam Pinstriping, Mural & Etching Cycle Care Formula’s Cleaners, Polishers Pitbull Motorcycle Lifts Lifts, Shocks, Horns Department of Highway Safety Florida Rider Training Program Rich’s Pins & Things T-shirts, Pins, Patches, Apparel Gail Enterprises Chamois (SHAMWOW) Products Rivco Products Inc Chrome bolt on MC Accessories Havin’ Fun Apparel, Jewelry Rodeo Beach Hats, Frogg Toggs, T’s & caps House of Hawgs Custom LEDS Scooter’s Outhouse Knives, Leather, Jewelry Icicles Eyewear Sunglasses Serenity House Raffles Harley Davidson Irish Choppers Custom Chopper Display, apparel Spur Ranch Sterling Silver, Crystal Belts, Jackets Ultimate Seat Co. Motorcycle seats & F4 Windshields U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Tobacco Products Village Leather House Leather, Belts, Wallets Yankee Air Pirate Military Patches, Pins, Hats, Sewing Z-Eyez Zooke Anti-fog THE SHOPPES AT EDGEWATER : ROCK’IT LANES American Cancer Society Informational materials Military Working Dog Memorial Raffle tickets for Ford F-150 4x4 American Motorcycle Specialties Gel pads, travel gear/packs, MC Ride or Die VA Biker Helmets Elite Feet Shoe inserts…happy feet Silver Fantasy Land Sterling & Gold Jewelry, Belt Buckles Glo Riders Wire Neon sunglasses, necklaces, etc The Patch Place Patches, sewing, a few leather items www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 25 FRANK BROWN PARK 27 4th Day Ice Cream Homemade Ice Cream Full Throttle Magazine of Florida Full Throttle Magazine RC Components MC Wheels & Brakes Display Only 52/52 Performance Tuning Dynojet 250i Gail Enterprises/Sunglass Connection Sunglasses, Chamois (SHAMWOW) Redneck Engineering Custom Motorcycles ACF-50 Corrosion Block Sprays, grease & application service Gary’s Concessions Incorporated Italian Sausage, Sirloin Steak Tips Renegade Eyewear Sunglasses, Goggles Adventure Motorsports Trikes & Motorcycles Gearuphelmets.com DOT boots, gloves, jackets, etc Roar Motorcycles Inc. Custom Bike Builders/4 Women Air Rider Gel Pads, Headsets, Do Rags Gilbert RV Insurance, Inc. Motorcycle Insurance & cash drawing Saxon Motorcycles Custom Motorcycles All Florida Apparel Ladies Apparel Gold Eagle Octane Boost, Fuel Stabilizer Segal Fine Art Motorcycle Art American Performance Cycles Apollo, V8 Choppers, Johnny Peg Hawg Halters Incorporated Brake Kits and Systems Shoe Bus Inc. Fresh Squeezed Lemonade America’s Biker’s Custom T-shirts Hellanbach Apparel, Sunglasses, Watches Sick Boy Name Brand apparel & accessories Anthony’s Custom Restyling Upholstery Custom Seats Hill Country Custom Cycles Harley/custom parts & installation Skynz Silk dress shirts, all over print T’s Baker Drivetrain Transmissions, clutches, belt drives, etc Hog Wild Bar-B-Que Pulled Pork, Ribs, Turkey Legs Smoking Hog Mobile Paintball Arena Paintball Arena Big Daddy Choppers Boss Hoss Motorcycles Home Court Athletics Helmets, Apparel, Hats, Pins Speedster LED Lights LED Installation Big Dog Motorcycles LLC New Motorcycles Display Only Indian Motorcycle Company Motorcycle Display, apparel Spur Ranch Sterling Silver, Crystal Belts, Jackets Black Jack Leather Leatherwear & accessories Kim Molina Handmade Jewelry Super Street Custom Cycles Motorcycles, accessories, & service Butty Buddy Butty Buddy Portable Passenger Seat Leather Wear Outlet Leather Apparel, Boots Swedish Match North America Smokeless Tobacco Products Chaps & Bags Leather Apparel, Sewing Mike Robinson AMSOIL Dealer MC oil filters & synthetic oil The Caribbean Café Grilled & Fried seafood platters Chromemasters, Inc. Custom chrome plating, cards & T’s Patch World Patches & Sewing The Defenders Motorcycle Club Nonprofit Organization Circle C Enterprises Handmade welder caps/head rags Pearls on the Half Shell Oyster with pearl & setting The Wing Store Honda Goldwing & VTX Accessories Cobra Pinstriping Hand painted Pinstriping Pro Pad Inc. Flags & mounts, air horns/installed Thunder Beach Merchandise Tent Inside Hospitality Tent + Desperado Motorcycles Motorcycles R & R Trikes & Bikes & Accessories Custom Trikes U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Tobacco Products Diamond Heads LLC The King of Bling engine cooler Radiant Rides LED’s Installed 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally CLUB LAVELA : VENDORS C & L Enterprises Native American Jewelry Indi’s Unique Gifts Jewelry, Signs, Magnets Chaps & Bags Leather Apparel, Sewing J & P Cycles Custom Cycles, Catalogs Cycle Solutions Dyno Tuning J & M Corporation MC audio equipment Dragonfly Cycle Concepts Detachable fairings, stereo upgrades Kuryakyn Kuryakyn Products Easy Eddies Cycles Tires & Service with Parts Leather Wear Outlet Leather Apparel, Boots Fat Baggers, Inc. MC parts, accessories & apparel Letterfly Pinstriping Hand painted Pinstriping, murals etc. High Seas Rally Promoting Only rally on a cruise ship Metzeler Motorcycle Tires Tires, windshields, wheels etc. Hog Wild Bar-B-Que Pulled Pork, Ribs, Turkey Legs Morgan & Morgan Display & giveaways for Law Firm Hot Leathers Leather apparel & MC accessories Mustang Motorcycle Seats Mustang MC Seats Performance Machine Disc Brakes & Wheels Southern Specialties Chicken on a stick, sausages, corndogs Stripper Juice Brand Cleaners, Polishes & buffing cloths Superior Led’s and MC Accessories LED Accent lighting installed The Ace of Shades Motorcycle riding glasses, sunglasses The Defenders Motorcycle Club Nonprofit Organization Victoria Insurance Nationwide Motorcycle Insurance Zipper’s Performance Products Performance Products for Harley’s SANDPIPER BEACON : VENDORS Leather Connection Leather Biker Apparel Rumbling Pride Flags Kits, LED Accessories Mike Bumgarner Pinstriping, Airbrushing Showgirl Chrome Sunglasses, jewelry & Showgirl Chrome Thunder Beach Merchandise Tent Parking Lot Vendor Area SHARKY’S : VENDORS Angell Sews Patches Patches & Sewing Lite-Cycle Led lites, chocks, buckles, bandanna’s Dan Kite Pinstriping Hand painted Pinstriping & artwork Silver Fantasy Land Sterling & Gold Jewelry, Belt Buckles Leather-Up Leather vests, chaps, sewing & repair Thunder Beach Merchandise Tent Near Restaurant Entrance UVX Sunglasses Sunglasses, goggles, purses, fashion accessories PIER PARK : VENDORS Yamaha Motor Corporation Demo Rides Yamaha Motor Corporation Demo Rides www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 27 29 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 29 31 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally BUY A SHIRT TO PROVE YOU WERE HERE! The 8 Thunder Beach Stores, where Official Thunder Beach Merchandise is sold during the Spring and Autumn Rallies, will once again be stocked with a great selection of high quality women’s, men’s and children’s apparel, as well as other Official Event Memorabilia. Thunder Beach Stores can be found across Panama City Beach at each of the venues as well as some satellite locations. 8 THUNDER BEACH MERCHANDISE LOCATIONS! SHOPPES AT EDGEWATER Adjacent to the Main Stage and in the Bike Parking Area BOARDWALK BEACH RESORT Located in the Hotel Lobby and in the outside Pavilion FRANK BROWN PARK Inside the Hospitality Tent CLUB LA VELA Adjacent to the Outside Stage SANDPIPER BEACON BEACH RESORT Located in the Parking Lot Vendor Area SATELLITE LOCATION Beach Hawg 292 Powell Adams Rd. (Powell Adams Rd. & Front Beach Rd.) After the rally, you can also purchase Official Thunder Beach Merchandise at www.ThunderBeachProductions.com www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 31 So here you are at the Spring Thunder Beach Rally, are wondering what to do, where to go, or what to see? We have some activities that are definitely worth checking out while you are out and about cruising around the beach. If you ever wanted to take a ride on a new Boss Hoss or Yamaha cruiser then head on over to Pier Park and sign up for one of the daily Demo’s. From what we are hearing, the route for the rides will head west along Front Beach Road for several miles and then return to Pier Park via Hwy 98, should make for a great ride! While you are visiting Pier Park you may also want to check out the performances by the Daytona Harley Davidson Motorcycle Drill Team on Friday and Saturday. Entertaining crowds for over 14 years, the Team also promotes rider safety awareness which is what they will be doing all day Thursday April 30th. The performance consists of over 52 moves with an X in the middle of the course, no radios are used. These moves are precisely executed by riders whose skills make these 900+ pound machines look like child’s play. Bring your camera! Over at Frank Brown Park you won’t want to miss the Stunt jumping shows and Globe of Death performances provided by Ives family. Performing three shows daily, these exhibitions are always a good way to add some excitement to your day watching these guys perform! 33 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 33 Prior to each Rally, we receive a few emails and calls from Rally attendees asking questions about certain laws and regulations for Florida and Bay County. We wanted to make sure that we gave everyone the opportunity to have the best time possible and that means knowing what you can and can’t do. Most of this info is common sense, sheer courtesy, and also relates to keeping everyone safe while cruising the streets of our beachside community. This means knowing what might inspire Law Enforcement to want to speak with you. Panama City Beach and the Thunder Beach Rally. We had a chat with Chief Robert Harding of the Panama City Beach Police Dept. so he could give us some of his thoughts to pass on our Thunder Beach Friends Rally friends. It’s a fairly short list of do’s and don’ts so please read over them and make the most out of your trip to Equipment Violations Although there may be more discretion by the Police Dept. whether they contact you regarding your bike’s appearance, the easiest thing to do is just make sure your bike has the proper (Legal) equipment, you have an endorsement, and insurance. Most of you may already know Florida has passed some new laws that have much harsher penalties for certain behavior and how your equipment is displayed. know the actions of a few can affect how it goes for the rest of us, so here at Thunder Beach Productions we encourage everyone to Ride Safe and follow this short list of guidelines to help keep the Rally one of the best ones going ANYWHERE! Please, No BURNOUTS! This type of behavior will most likely land you in Jail and your bike in the impound yard. My guess would be Wheelies or other wreckless stunts might have the same result. Just don’t do it! Please Refrain from EXCESSIVE NOISE! This is attention getting behavior and provides enough motivation law enforcement to contact you, especially late at night. Ride... have fun, and show respect for the community you are in and please don’t make a lot of unnecessary noise. Loud pipes may not itself get attention, how you use them will. Gathering on or by the Roadside to watch the Riders. After our Spring Rally we received a few inquires about this subject. Most of the inquiries were about why the police were not allowing people to gather and watch the riders on Front Beach Rd. The Chief doesn’t object to this but would like to relay some guidelines. This is a safety issue to the Police Dept. and the first thing would be to make sure you aren’t sitting or gathering in the road right of way, they would prefer you are well off the road. Next, if the Dept. thinks anyone in the group is encouraging any inappropriate behavior they will make you leave the area. Chief Harding really does appreciate the fact that the vast majority of our Rally crowd doesn’t create any issues, safety related or otherwise which makes their job much easier overall. We all know the actions of a few can affect how it goes for the rest of us, so here at Thunder Beach Productions we encourage everyone to Ride Safe and follow this short list of guidelines to help keep the Rally one of the best ones going ANYWHERE! 35 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 35 Let’s face it. We love motorcycles. That’s why we do what we do and that’s why almost all of you came down to Thunder Beach. Over the years we have had numerous builders and manufacturers attend your favorite beachside rally and they never fail to blow us away with their creativity and sense of style when it comes to designing their version of the perfect bike. Whether it’s full blown customs with radical stylings and tons of chrome or something a little more subdued like black on black, our builders do not disappoint. We are so proud that so many of these amazing companies have joined us for this year’s Spring Rally and we hope you spend some time checking out their truly wicked bikes. Boss Hoss If you haven’t seen a Boss Hoss motorcycle, then you haven’t been looking. These monstrous machines are much more than your standard V-Twin Harley or custom. At first glance, they look like a larger than typical cruiser style bike, but the Boss Hoss Bikes are packing a mighty V-8 traditionally used in automobiles. In 1999 Boss Hoss created one of the very first Chevy powered motorcycles and the rest is history. Boss Hoss now has a 22,000 square foot manufacturing facility with retail dealers all over the United States and Europe. They are, in fact the only globally approved V8 motorcycle manufacturer in the world. See Boss Hoss at the Pier Park and even take a Demo Ride. You can view more Boss Hoss Cycles with the folks from Big Daddy Choppers at Frank Brown. Read more at www.BossHoss.com. Big Dog Motorcycles Opening it’s doors in 1994 with a full production line, Big Dog Motorcycles has become the world’s largest manufacturer of custom motorcycles. Big Dog has built over 25,000 motorcycles since they began and have always been a big rally favorite here at Thunder Beach and other rallies around the country. Big Dog continues to make motorcycle fans drool with desire with their offering of seven independent models, each available with a multitude of options ranging from the mechanical to the visual. This includes the all-new exotic Wolf with its tri-cam 121 c.i. engine, sweeping pro-street design, and 220mm rear tire. This bike is smoking;! With over 100 dealers nationwide you shouldn’t have to look too far to find one near you. Take a look at Big Dog at Frank Brown Park with Super Street Custom Cycles or visit them at www.bigdogmotorcycles.com and www.superstreetcustomcycles.com Desperado Motorcycles Hailing from Woodlands, Texas Desperado Motorcycles have been joining us here at Thunder Beach for a number of years and is always a crowd favorite. Each Desperado bike is individually built by hand on a single assembly station by a single person to be a high-end, world class motorcycle. They have thrown away the production line aspect and focused on style, performance and quality. Desperado has four unique motorcycle models that are designed to fit nearly any lifestyle and budget and is a nationally recognized brand with listings in both the N.A.D.A. and the Kelly Blue Book. Check out what the crew of Desperado have on hand at Frank Brown Park or visit them at www.desperadomotorcycles.com 37 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally Redneck Engineering Rolling south from Liberty, South Carolina, is the indelible Vince Doll and the rest of the team from Redneck Engineering. World famous for building the most amazing radical customs on the planet, Redneck Engineering has been featured in nearly every motorcycle magazine in print today. These bikes are truly amazing with form effortlessly combining with function and an end result that screams style and speed. With the infamous “Redneck Vincent,” the ultra cool “Bad Ass Bagger,” and low slung “Mutant Buells” making appearances at previous Thunder Beach Rallies, who knows what’s in store for the future! Ride over and check out Vince & Redneck Engineering at Frank Brown Park and online at www.redneckengineering.com. Roar Motorcycles Inc. Roar Motorcycles is a relatively new motorcycle company based out of Daytona Beach, Florida whose mission is designing and customizing motorcycles that fit female riders properly while still being beautiful, comfortable, safe and powerful. Started by Kathy Tolleson, a very passionate and smart business woman that started riding almost 40 years ago, ROAR Motorcycles have created their own unique brand without sacrificing style or the ride. Roar has been featured in numerous magazine articles and has even appeared on the Martha Stewart Show! Roar Motorcycles will be at Frank Brown Park or you can check them out online at www.roarmotorcycles.com. Saxon Motorcycles Established in 2004, Saxon Motorcycles began under the premise of designing and creating high quality production line custom bikes at a more reasonable price than many of the high dollar customs that were on the market. Over the last 5 years Saxon has burgeoned into a nationally recognized brand that with a solid reputation for quality, value, and customer service that also makes some smoking hot bikes! On the roster for 2009 are eight models that range in style and performance. Saxon has been coming to Thunder Beach for a number of years and we’re glad to have the back for the Spring 09 Rally. See the Saxon line-up in person at Frank Brown and cruise over to them online at www.saxonmotorcycles.com www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 37 Covington Cycles If you watch any sort of Biker Television, then you have seen Jerry Covington and some of his amazing bikes. Appearing on such shows as Biker Build Off, Corbin’s Ride, numerous shows on Speedvision and even Comedy Central’s Mind of Mencia, Jerry has constantly broken boundaries with his unique style and attention to detail. Jerry started building custom motorcycles in the early seventies and founded Covington’s Cycle City in Woodward, Oklahoma in 1993 and they continue to offer some of the slickest bikes in the industry. With six models to choose from in his production line as well as a plethora of complete one off customs and stock Harley customs, Covington Cycles has plenty of bikes that bring the “shock and awe” back to motorcycles! Look for their brand new big rig loaded with bikes at Frank Brown Park and see more of his bikes at www.covingtonscyclecity.com Indian Motorcycles Started way back in 1901 by two former bicycle racers, Indian Motorcycle is America’s oldest motorcycle brand and was once the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in the world. After some tumultuous times, in July of 2006 the Indian name was reborn with the focus on outstanding quality, performance, and exclusivity of their newly redesigned line of bikes. These new bikes, which includes the 2009 Indian Chief features a redesigned 105 cubic inch Powerplus VTwin powertrain, are only built in limited numbers and are absolutely old school gorgeous. We are very proud to have Indian joining us at this year’s Spring Thunder Beach Rally. Check out the 2009 Indian Chief at Frank Brown Park or learn more at www.indianmotorcycle.com American Ironhorse American Ironhorse has been designing and manufacturing high end custom V-twin motorcycles for discerning riders since 1995. Since their inception they have sold over 15,000 custom cruisers and choppers at a premium price; all with elaborate customization and a high level of performance. For 2009, there are four models in the line-up – two cruisers and two choppers – and all of them are available with 50 different graphic options on a plethora of base colors. Add in additional options such as motor size, wheel sizes & styles, and other add-ons and you have unlimited options in creating your bike. American Ironhorse has been a longtime favorite here at Thunder Beach and we’re so glad to have them return for the 09 Spring Rally! Take a peek at the American Ironhorse lineup at Frank Brown Park or see more of their bikes online at www.americanironhorse.com. 39 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally Yamaha Most people don’t realize that Yamaha has been making motorcycles since 1953. Yamaha can also be credited as the very first company to specifically design, develop and manufacture what later became known as motocross bikes or back in the day “trail bikes” in 1968. Even from the very beginning their motto has been, “if we are going to make it, make it the very best there is.” That motto still resonates through the decades and is embodied in the new product line for 2009. With eight different model segments and each filled with various sizes and types, Yamaha has a huge inventory of bikes available for everyone from the brand new rider to the seasoned lifelong biker. Take a test ride on one of the new Yamaha Cruisers at Pier Park or read more online at www.starmotorcycles.com www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 39 MA 41 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally AP www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 41 43 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 43 45 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 45 Our Spring 2009 Miss Thunder Beach pageant series and spokesmodel program looks to be bigger and better than ever! The Pageant series kicked off early this year with our first ever regional contest sponsored and officiated by Randy Snyder and the crew at Full Throttle Magazine. The event was held at the Buck Snort bike rally up in Jackson Ga. and resulted in three beauties that will come on down to compete in the final event Friday May 1st at the Boardwalk Beach Resort at 5 PM. Photos of these winning ladies and galleries of some of our newest models can be found at www.missthunderbeach.com, our website dedicated exclusively to Miss Thunder Beach and the Spoke Model team. The semi-final pageant series continues at Newby’s Too on Tuesday April 28th, Wednesday April 29th at the Sandpiper Beacon, and Thursday April 30th at Sharky’s Beach Club. Many of the ladies featured here are not only contestants in the pageant series, they are part of the spokesmodel team that is scheduled to take part in a variety of activities such as the Lingerie Show daily at the Boardwalk, greeting you at the welcome center, and making sure you enjoy yourself at the VIP event Thursday night at the EBRO Dog track. They also will be making appearances throughout the Rally at all official Thunder Beach venues, so stop on by get a photo with them and pick up a signed poster! 47 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 47 49 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 49 51 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 51 53 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 53 Music has always been an integral part of the Thunder Beach experience. One of the very first concepts on the table in developing the Rally was the guarantee of great free live entertainment. Over the years Thunder Beach has gradually expanded from one venue and a small stage to the current event featuring Seven Official Venues and two concert style stages and has stayed true to this core concept. We have had some great bands play on our stages over the years and many have joined us at more than one or two events. After we added an new outdoor stage at the Club La Vela Venue, we decided to ramp it up just a bit and bring in some of the best entertainment ever to perform at the Rally. With their first appearance at our Autumn Rally, ODIS has definitely found a home with Thunder Beach. Hailing from Dallas, Texas, ODIS seamlessly mixes vintage r&b, classic soul, and a heavy dose of funk to create their very unique sound. With their current single, “Feel” burning up the airwaves in the southeast and Midwest, and one of the best live shows on the circuit today, ODIS is turning heads everywhere they go. Another Autumn Rally alum is Atlanta’s Holdcell. This three piece rock act has been touring relentlessly through the Southeast spreading their own version of southern rock and roll and making thousands of friends along the way. With influences ranging from classic rock to southern rock – and sometimes a touch of reggae and funk thrown in for good measure – Holdcell dominates the stage during their live performances and gives all those that witness a show they won’t soon forget! Hailing from Tallahassee, Florida is the consummate classic music man, Drew Tilman and his band. Ripping through renditions of classic standards from Zepplin, Hendrix, & the Stones, Drew has a following that extends far past this region. He and his band have has opened for national recording artists such as Robin Trower, John Lee Hooker, The Romantics, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others. We’re proud to have him on the Thunder Beach stage! 55 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally Longtime Thunder Beach blues favorite King Cotton returns to Thunder Beach for their fifth year and we couldn’t be happier. Tony Young and the fellas have been pumping out the best in blues for just under ten years and although there have been a couple of lineup changes; King Cotton is still smokin’ hot. Sharing the stage with acts such as B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Styx, 38 Special, Molly Hatchet, Edgar Winter, George Clinton and others King Cotton brings their own blend of blues with a little bit of southern boogie-woogie and outlaw country mixed in to bring fans one awesome show! Last Autumn we got more comments on one of our last minute bookings, and although we knew they were good, we had no idea how good! New Fangled Theory is what could best be described as a jam band the blends country, classic and southern rock and reggae into a cool mélange of groovy goodness. Recently nominated in 3 different band categories in the 2008 Beachcomber Music Awards...the ONLY band to be nominated in 3 categories – you can expect to hear a lot more from Newfangled Theory. Making their first time appearance this Spring is Jackson County, Florida’s Rebel Syndicate. To describe their music I refer to a quote on their bio: “ It’s not alternative country, edge of country, or any other subtitled, prepackaged, freeze dried form you’ve been told. Southern music is country!” I could not have said it better myself! Rebel Syndicate has shared the stage with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Kentucky Headhunters, Brother Phelps, Shenandoah, and Sammy Kershaw and now they’re bringing it to Thunder Beach! Since the 2002 Leesburg Bikefest, KathyJo & The Bluzification Band have been packing the house with their unique brand of high-energy “in-your-face” rockin’ blues at major biker events & festivals, city & state fests, clubs & music festivals. Famous for her Janis Joplin covers, KJ’s intense vocals & ability to fully interact with her audience has created thousands of fans, especially in the biker community and online. Backed by the seasoned veterans of the Bluzification Band, KJ has opened and shared the bill with national acts like Blackfoot, Pat Travers, Molly Hatchet, Atlanta Rhythm Section and The Marshall Tucker Band. Formed in 2006 and hailing from Atlanta’s north side, GRIP has been burning rubber and getting a firm GRIP on Thunder Beach and other Rallies across the Southeast for the last few years. Plain and simple GRIP is FUN! They play high energy covers and originals as versatile as the crowd. With their great choice of Classic Rock and Dance, Country and Hick Hop, they always have you scattered, smothered, and covered with their wireless antics and infamous GRIP tattoos. Rounding up the amazing talent at Thunder Beach this year is long time local favorite, Kelly Hundley & The Healers. This spectacular blues trio have long been a part of Thunder Beach as their boundless energy and seemingly endless repertoire attract both young and old alike. Kelly absolutely shreds on guitar and his rhtymh section Phillip Griffin on bass & Brian Call on drums provides a rock solid foundation that never seems to fluctuate regardless of the tune or how many scantily clad young ladies dance for them! With all the talent we described we really should be charging some sort of ticket price or cover charge, but you know we won’t. Thunder Beach has always offered great entertainment at the best price imaginable: FREE! See you at the stages and rock on & ride safe . Check out all al the bands with links to each of the band’s web pages on our website, www.ThunderBeachProductions.com. www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 55 57 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 57 59 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 59 61 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 61 While you are cruising around the Beach visiting our official Thunder Beach venues such as Frank Brown Park, The Shoppes at the Edgewater, The Boardwalk Beach Resort, The Sandpiper Beacon, Club La Vela, or Sharky’s make sure you look for our official Thunder Beach merchandise booths. It is the only place where you can show your support for the Thunder Beach rallies. No other locations in the Panama City Beach area sells, or are authorized to sell event merchandise. Here at Thunder Beach Productions we work hard all year long to bring this event to the world’s most beautiful beaches and we are the only ones that work with the community to ensure we continue to have the most Biker Friendly Rally anywhere in the country. As you ride the beach you will see many businesses offering shirts and other “Bike Week” merchandise hoping you will stop so they can cash in on you. Just remember that the only way you can ensure your purchase supports our efforts to produce Thunder Beach is to shop at the official Thunder Beach merchandise booths located only at one of our venues. SUPPORT OUR LOCAL SPONSORS!! Look for our Official Thunder Beach banners or posters on display all over Panama City Beach during the Rally. This is your signal that, Yes! It’s one of those Biker Friendly business sponsors we are always talking and they are the Official Supporters of our Thunder Beach and Panama City Beach Bike Week events. We couldn’t do it without them! ONLY THE LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT OFFICIALLY SUPPORT THE THUNDER BEACH RALLIES HAVE THESE SIGNS DISPLAYED! Many of these sponsors are offering special deals and promotions for our event that are well worth stopping in to check out! We encourage you to visit the businesses where you know you will be treated right and provide you with the hospitality that IS what coming to THUNDER BEACH IS ALL ABOUT! As mentioned above, there are a number of other businesses located on the beach that openly do not support the effort we put into bringing you the finest beachside rally anywhere, they count on you not knowing the difference and only want to part you from your hard earned cash, that’s why we always encourage you to patronize our official sponsoring businesses just as we encourage you to shop for our official merchandise! 63 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 63 65 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 65 67 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally BUY A SHIRT TO PROVE YOU WERE HERE! The 8 Thunder Beach Stores, where Official Thunder Beach Merchandise is sold during the Spring and Autumn Rallies, will once again be stocked with a great selection of high quality women’s, men’s and children’s apparel, as well as other Official Event Memorabilia. Thunder Beach Stores can be found across Panama City Beach at each of the venues as well as some satellite locations. 8 THUNDER BEACH MERCHANDISE LOCATIONS! SHOPPES AT EDGEWATER Adjacent to the Main Stage and in the Bike Parking Area BOARDWALK BEACH RESORT Located in the Hotel Lobby and in the outside Pavilion FRANK BROWN PARK Inside the Hospitality Tent CLUB LA VELA Adjacent to the Outside Stage SANDPIPER BEACON BEACH RESORT Located in the Parking Lot Vendor Area SATELLITE LOCATION Beach Hawg 292 Powell Adams Rd. (Powell Adams Rd. & Front Beach Rd.) After the rally, you can also purchase Official Thunder Beach Merchandise at www.ThunderBeachProductions.com www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 67 69 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 69 Y AIL N D 5pm tings ws E OP am - Tas Allo 10 urs & Law y To here o j En hip W ll S Wi www.seabreezewinery.com 13201 Hutchison Blvd. • 850-230-3330 71 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally 0!.!-!#)49"%!#( Best Barbeque on the beach We Deliver! Highway 79 & Front Beach Road | 850-236-WING (9464) 43HIRT3ALE!LL7EEKEND "UCKET3PECIALS FOR$OMESTICS ,OCALLY/WNEDAND/PERATED )NTHE(EARTOF0IER0ARK Thomaes Driv WAFFLE & OMELET HOUSE 4924 Thomas Dr., Panama City Beach “On The Curve” Biker Special Steak & Eggs 575 $ HOURS: M-TH 6am-2pm Weekends OPEN 24 HRS 850-234-5612 www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 71 73 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 73 75 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 75 77 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 77 79 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally www.ThunderBeachProductions.com 79 Still Bad. Still the Boss. Thunder Beach’s host hotel is the one place to be with endless things to do. From concerts and contests to beer and buffets, the Boardwalk Beach Resort has everything to make you go Hog Wild! Largest Biker Expo on the Gulf Coast! Tour over 30,000 sq. feet of merchandise, bike vendors, food and live entertainment! 15,000 sq. ft. beachside Party Pavilion and Sun Deck crankin’ with live entertainment! Plus, mingle and munch with great food, ice cold beer, a full bar, live bands, contests & prizes. Blue Moose Saloon & Grille open daily with dinner and drink specials, and a nightly “Get Loose at the Moose!” party. The beach’s BEST breakfast buffet! $6.95 s ALL YOU CAN EAT s 7am - 11am On-site Food Court featuring: gourmet coffees, pizza, deli sandwiches, salads, and all your fast food favorites! Don’t miss these signature events: “Freaky at the Tiki” kick off party! “Miss Thunder Beach” official contest s Over $2,500 in prizes! “Rate the Rack” infamous contest in the Party Pavilion! “Sizzle” lingerie & fashion show at the Convention Center! “Show Us Your Tats” fashion show & contest! “Butts & Bellies” male beauty contest! “Live Bands” rocking the house daily! 2008 “Miss Thunder Beach” - Congratulations Monica! V 7KHRIÀFLDO´0LV µ&RQWHVW 7KXQGHU%HDFK 00 SUL]HV Over $2,500 LQ Image copyright Thunder Beach Productions & Borderline Graphics - 2008 80 2009 Spring Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally 9600 South Thomas Drive 850-234-3484 Located between Pineapple Willie’s & Club LaVela!