(1888PressRelease)
March 13, 2009 - San Diego, CA -- The pre-launch party for The Long Road, a 2,000 mile bike run from Cottonwood, AZ to Rockingham, NC is set. San Diego’s CP Kustoms founder, Chuck Palumbo, heads a special fundraiser for our injured brave military men and women back home from Iraq. “It was shocking to see the condition of our soldiers who have suffered injuries in Iraq. We all hear about it but until you step foot in a military hospital room, it doesn't hit you.”
The festivities begin at 3:00pm with a Ride-In Motorcycle Show, live music, giveaways, photo opportunities with Chuck Palumbo, a bikini contest, a chance to be included in the documentary of Chuck’s Cross Country adventure, and the unveiling of the “War Machine” chopper. The proceeds from the pre-launch party, along with the money raised throughout the run will go to to help our recovering soldiers across the nation and around the world.
After visiting Walter Reed Hospital in D.C. and learning of Lt. Christopher Palumbo’s (Chuck’s younger brother), heroic efforts in which he was awarded the Silver Start, Chuck was inspired to do something special to thank our troops. From his CP Kustoms bike shop in San Diego, Chuck Palumbo is building and donating “The War Machine”, the chopper he will ride in The Long Run to the Horse Smoke Out Ten. The chopper will be displayed across country and given away to one lucky ticket holder. The raffle drawing will take place at the end of the run at the Rockingham Drag strip in Rockingham, NC on Saturday, May 16. The ticket holder need not be present to win.
You can also participate and still have a chance to win the “War Machine” by visiting www.cpkustoms.com and purchasing raffle tickets online. Donations will also be accepted and the progress of Chuck’s “War Machine” can also be viewed on the CP Kustoms website.
Remember to be at Casey’s Place on Sat, May 2 for the unveiling of Chuck’s chopper creation, the party, and great activities to take place at this launch party send-off. It’s going to be a memorable event that shouldn’t be missed!
Horse Smoke Out Rally dates and posted stops:
Fri, May 8 & Sat, May 9 – Cottonwood, AZ
Sun, May 10 – ride approx 506 miles to Santa Rosa, NM
Mon, May 11 – ride 427 miles to Oklahoma City, OK
Tues, May 12 – ride approx 243 miles to Clarksville, AR
Wed, May 13 – ride approx 440 miles to Nashville, TN
Thru, May 14 – ride approx 290 miles to Asheville, NC
Fri, May 15 – ride 200 miles to Rockingham, NC for the final 2 days of the Smoke Out Rally
For more detailed information on “The Horse Smoke Out Ten” visit www.smokeoutrally.com
Contact:
Casey's Place - 7375 Jackson Dr
Chuck Palumbo – 619-977-4884
Email: chuck ( @ ) cpkustoms dot com
www.cpkustoms.com
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