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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
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-------------------------------------------------------------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
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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
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For the past 11 years we have been bringing the Thunder to
the Panama City Beach and every year we are truly amazed
at how many people not only truly enjoy our beachside rally,
but how many folks keep coming back year after year. This
year’s Spring Rally is no exception as we are expecting the
biggest year we have ever had. One would think that with
the economy in the dumps and the motorcycle industry
struggling to keep their head above water, that we would be
expecting a smaller turnout this year. Boy, were we wrong.
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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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!
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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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!
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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
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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!
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