Viper Powered VELOCITY Powerboats Media Release

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From: [email protected]
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 22:38:35 EST
Subject: Miami Boat Show V-10 Powerboat Magazine Ad

FROM: Clay Ratcliffe, VELOCITY Powerboats
TO: All Viper Club and Organization Presidents

[email protected] refers to the many Viper Owners who have expressed an interest to "GO TO MIAMI" to see, touch and feel the new Twin Ilmor V-10 (Viper based architecture) VELOCITY Powerboat Line.
...Imbedded in this email is the new Powerboat Magazine Ad on the new Super V-10 Series @ VELOCITY which will hit the newsstands on Feb. 15th (we wanted you to see it first).
... And attached to this email is a Media Alert that went out to the media last Friday inviting them to the unveiling and Press Function.
...Please read the attachment carefully and let me know which of you would like to attend. I have marine and automotive press who would like to interview several of you the VCA Presidents or State Organizational Heads. We would love for you to be there.
...As the press release (MS Word Attachment) states the time and place on Thursday the 12th of February which really kicks off the Miami International Boat Show!
....Powerboat Ad Follows here: ENJOY!


Please call "Libby" at our front desk to RSVP for yourself and estimate how many from your state and region will want to attend (see attached MEDIA ALERT)...Would you like to be in the Viper Corral? (how many member's cars?)

Thank You.
Clay Ratcliffe, VELOCITY Powerboats, Marketing/PR

Please Visit
www.VELOCITYboats.com
www.VELOCITYpowerboats.com
Ph (407) 321-1340
Fax (407) 321-1344
Cell (386) 589-8848

MEDIA ALERT --- MEDIA ALERT --- MEDIA ALERT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sanford Florida, January 31, 2004; VELOCITY Powerboats and Ilmor Marine, LLC announced today that it will debut the new 2004 Velocity Super V-10 Powerboat Line at the Miami International Boat Show; Noon Thursday, February, 12, 2004. The location will be at the Hot Boat Docks at the Sea Line Marina on that day. All marine and automotive media are invited and urged to attend.

Keynote speakers will be:
· Paul Ray, Managing Director, Ilmor Marine, LLC
· Ian Hawkins, Project Engineer, Ilmor Marine, LLC
· Steve Stepp, President, CEO/Owner, Initial Marine, Velocity Powerboats
· Viper Clubs of America selected Presidents

Agenda for the Press Conference is as follows:
Press Group I
· 12:00-12:30 Lunch/Keynote Speakers
· 12:30-1:00 Proprietary Press Demo/Rides (by appointment)
· 1:00 Media Interviews (by appointment*)

Press Group II
· 12:00-12:30 Press Demo/Rides (by appointment)
· 12:30-1:00 Lunch/Keynote Speakers
· 1:00 Media Interviews (by appointment*)

MEDIA SPECIFIC:
This media specific/demo ride event is restricted to marine, automotive, regional/local and show press only. Media Kits will be supplied which will include: transparency photographs, electronic/digital files and DVD motion files. No photographer is required for this event. Proprietary Press Demo/Rides will be available by appointment only.

*NOTE: Executive Representatives will be available from Ilmor Marine, Velocity Powerboats and Viper Clubs of America for interviews and press quotes by appointment.

For additional information and RSVP --- Please Contact:
Clay Ratcliffe, Velocity Powerboats
407-321-1340 Office
386-589-8848 Cellular

 

[Supercharged Vipermad]

and

Which one will be unveiled?

 

[Jay Herbert]

A little more info on the event.

M E M O R A N D U M

TO: Clay Ratcliffe, "Vipers-Go-To-Miami", Ride Organizer
FR: VELOCITY POWERBOATS, Super V-10 Series
RE: Miami Boat Show Schedule, Viper Corral, Tickets, Hotel Rooms

**Please alert all VCA Organizations and ask them to post the following schedule to their members, regarding the launch of both of the VELOCITY V-10 Super V boats @ Miami.**

VELOCITY SS-360 - SUPER V-10
POWER-Twin-Ilmor (DCX/Viper Architecture) 550 HP (1,100 HP / 1,200 pounds/feet torque) total
ENGINE CONFIGURATION: Staggered (midship)
HULL LENGTH: 36 Feet
BEAM: 8.5 Feet
ESTIMATED SPEED: 100 MPH+
LOCATION:
Miami Boat International Boat Show, Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, (Off Collins, 17th, 18th, and 19th streets)
Booth C-46
Thursday, February 12 - 17, 2004
10 AM - 6 PM Each Day (selected evenings)
OPEN SHOWINGS EACH DAY
and:

VELOCITY SS-410 - SUPER V-10
POWER-Twin-Ilmor (DCX/Viper Architecture) 550 HP (1,100 HP / 1,200 pounds/feet torque) total
ENGINE CONFIGURATION: Parallel / Rear
HULL LENGTH: 41 Feet
BEAM: 8.5 Feet
ESTIMATED SPEED: 85 MPH+
LOCATION:
Marriot/Sea Line Marina Docks/Miami/In Water Display Area
"Hot Boat Docks" (Center Section, Slip-324)
Thursday, February 12 - 16, 2004 (Press Day 2-12)
9 AM - 4 PM Each Day (other by appointment)
OPEN SHOWINGS - DAILY
SEA TRIAL DEMOS - By Appointment Only
**RSVP - TO ARRANGE** --- **RSVP - TO ARRANGE** --- **RSVP - TO ARRANGE** --- **RSVP - TO ARRANGE**
TICKETS, HOTEL ROOMS, VIPER CORRAL: Call-Libby @ VELOCITY POWERBOATS
SEA TRIAL DEMOS: Call-Clay @ VELOCITY POWERBOATS**
Please Phone: Ph (407) 321-1340, Fax (407) 321-1344, Cell (386) 589-8848
email:
[email protected]

Visit:
www.VELOCITYboats.com
www.VELOCITYpowerboats.com

 

[NascarDave]

I saw this boat in St. Louis last night. They gave me a cell phone number to call if anyone wants a ride while in Miami. If you are interested, PM or e-mail me and I'll give you the guys name and number.

DN