Rumble On The River 6- Dates Are Set

[speedracer]

Rumble VI Dates: August 18, 19, 20.

If you have been following Jeff Yammer's post on Rumble VI. You saw that I am working on getting prices for the local Hotels. They have not got back with me, as of today, Feb. 11 (Sat), but I will post all their phone numbers so you can call and make your reservations. *Note-Remember last year a big concert came to Ky. Speedway the same weekend and the hotels here were all most sold out. So Please call ahead and make your reservations now, so that we do not have that happen again. Everything this year should go about the same as it has in the years past, Free Beer and Free Pizza Party on Friday nite. Saturday will probably have 3 to 4 classes, like last year, and also plenty of time for grudge racing, AND the Poker Run - later on Saturday afternoon. Then Sat. nite a cook will come in and grill (same as last year), Burgers, corn with all the trimmings and big keg of iced coors light. A new twist this year for the local charity: Shop with a Cop. We will have a sizzling 7 slot machine on site for donations. How this will work is that I plan on having several very nice boating related prizes to give away. What you do is play the slot machine during the cousre of the weekend, the machine will accept one dollar bills, 5's, 10,'s,20's. If anyone Jackpot's the machine (meaning - 3 sizzlers) You win the prize, there will be several prizes in the event of more than one jackpot. On Sunday afternoon, if no one has hit the jackpot then we will draw for the prizes. On late Sunday afternoon, the slot machine will be opened and the money that has been donated from playing the machine will be removed and given to our local Police Department to go toward their "Shop with a Cop" program. We will call this "SLOTS FOR THE COPS". Any questons feel free to give me a call 502 732 4824 or e-mail at speed@ISPWEST.COM. Also the whole thing almost did not happen due to lack of funding. After several meetings I was able to obtain the funds to pay for this event from the Carroll Co. Tourism Commission. Everyone needs to pick-up the phone and give them a friendly Thanks for sponsoring Rumble on the River. Phone #: 800-325-4290 or email: sara@carrolltontourism.com

Here is the Local Hotels & telephone numbers:
Hampton Inn 502-732-0700
Holiday Inn Express 502-732-6661
Super 8 502-732-0252
Days Inn 502-732-9301
Carrollton Inn 502-732-6905

AGAIN IF COMING TO THE RUMBLE PLEASE CALL AHEAD NOW AND MAKE THE RESERVATIONS NOW, YOU CAN ALWAYS CALL AND CANCEL IF UNABLE TO ATTEND.

[Jeff "Yammer"]

I'll be there ..........
I will call you later Tony . Godd Work man !!! Summer would never be the same with out The Rumble on the River

Yammer

[Hiflyer]

We Too will be There... Tony / Kathy, Thank You for the Extra Effort to Make It Happen.

[RUDERIOT]

Thanks, Tony. I had such a great time last year that i wouldn't miss it again for anything! Hopefully I'll run a little better this year. If not it wont be for the lack of trying!!:D

[speedracer]

Sounds like NICE PAIR will get the longest distance traveled prize.

[WARLOCK]

My room is reserved from the 16 to the 21rst. I just gotta see about rounding up some beer!
Tony,
I also sent off a big Thank You to Sara and the board of Tourism.
And by the way....THANK YOU TONY AND CATHY!!!
Later, Dave

[speedracer]

I love DOING this thing as much as you guys like coming to It.Might be the last one here In carrollton , Liked to not got the money from them to pay for It this year cause the hotel room count has been down the last 2 years, we need to have a good showing this year or will have to move It cause they will pull the funding. Guess WE will go out with a Big bang, HINT HINT :)

[WARLOCK]

You know we can do the BIG BANG thing!!!! I just hope that cause there are supposedly no conflicting race schedules, this could be another big turnout. Come on all you talkers, make your reservations!!! Later, Dave

[mrtlbeez]

Travis and I will be there this year. Maybe I can keep the V-8 together long enough to actually participate in some of the events this time.

[Skatin]

I made reservations at Holiday Inn. 2 rooms. They are going fast so don't wait.

[wats]

tony looking foward to rumble 2006 resv. 2 rooms today greg and i will be there on thursday see ya soon. cant wait

[Big Johnson V8]

Just booked three rooms, cant wait, I missed last year.

[RBT]

We would like to rent a tent for 3 boats...... how do I/we go about that?

RT

[Jeff "Yammer"]

We would like to rent a tent for 3 boats...... how do I/we go about that?

RT

RBT ..... I told you that I have a tent for us , Gohr & Speedracer.

Yammer

[RBT]

OK Perfect

[CUDA]

FBI races that weekend maybe they can move their date Ron Baker do you hear?:D

[tdogcarter]

Is there any more room under the tent? If so how much?
Thanks

Trey

[speedracer]

I will have to get firm prices on the what they charge me for the tent but I think 50 bucks a boat for the whole weekend should cover the costs If we fill It up, who else wants tent space, note, all the Talons will go under one tent and there will be no charge.

[Jeff "Yammer"]

I will have to get firm prices on the what they charge me for the tent but I think 50 bucks a boat for the whole weekend should cover the costs If we fill It up, who else wants tent space, note, all the Talons will go under one tent and there will be no charge.

Tony I am in the Gohr ( the usual tent .... Whit one ) tent with you Warlock and a few other dumb Canucks. I think we spoke about that before though.

[WARLOCK]

Yea Tony,
Yammer is in the Gohr tent (usually on his knees) giving out freebees.

P.S. This ought to be good.
Later, Dave

[TNT]

If the gov't can let me go for a couple days ill be there!:cool:

[jphii]

FBI races that weekend maybe they can move their date Ron Baker do you hear?:D

This could be a little more fun. I just got a new 800' prop I'm dyin to try:D

[pyro]

A tent space would be nice, but not for $50.

Who's staying where? Which hotel's gonna have the most drunks?

[tdogcarter]

Pyro,

When we refer to "Tent Space", were talking about a huge circus tent for our boats to be under shelter for the weekend.

If you want to Tent Camp, bring it along set it up where ever you want, and hope that your not in the drink the first night. Or if you don't go to bed till the last person then you don't have to worry about that.

Also it gives you a good place to take the can lady to show her your goods.

[outboards4life]

A tent space would be nice, but not for $50.

Who's staying where? Which hotel's gonna have the most drunks?


only reason for hotel rooms is to pass out for a couple hours and take a shower.

[pyro]

:D :D :D Then I'll just jump in the river if I feel dirty. Please have mercy on my tent. How many are going to camp at the park?

[JWS]

I wouldnt mind paying fifty bucks for tent space. If anyone has space let me know.

[john w]

i have camped every year in that park. nice and close to the action.

[WARLOCK]

Yea, Johns tent gets a lot of action....from the can lady. If you buy a tent from the local wal-Mart, John will return it for after you use it too. Ha Ha, Later, Dave

[wing nut]

hahaha dave thats to funny man. i should be there wed. as useuall, i think im bringing our 10x20 carport too:)

scott

[WARLOCK]

Scotty,
I'll be there wed. night, hopefully around 7-8:00. Is your dad coming down again? This should be a good year.....Like the other years have sucked right. Later, Dave

[tdogcarter]

John said he was going to get a bigger tent this year so Dave could stay with him. He also said something about spin the bottle with the can lady untill she takes the bottle for recycling or something like that...........

[Bennington]

In The First Two Rows!! Or Ya Get No Sleep!

[john w]

i still have that tent,i forgot to return it.that thing sucks setting up on a windy day.oh well looks like it will make another a roadtrip.

[wing nut]

yea dave, me and dad will be there probably around the same time as you.. if not a few hrs earlier! o yea the other years were SO un-eventfull.. beating up the locals..gettting picked up by the mayors daughter...the rest i dont remember b/c my drink never got empty.

scott

[The Big Al]

This all sounds good!

But you know for some one like me who has no idea of what the Rumble on the River is!

Were the hell is this happining?

What exactly Takes place?

[speedracer]

Read my first post on page 1 of this thread, pretty much sums It up , hope you can make It , pretty good time.

[WARLOCK]

Big Al...
You gotta get there! It's a great time...Boating, food, great people, Oh yea, and some beer too! Some years were bigger than others but no matter what, its always been a wicked time!!! Later, Dave

[The Big Al]

Rumble VI Dates: August 18, 19, 20.

If you have been following Jeff Yammer's post on Rumble VI. You saw that I am working on getting prices for the local Hotels. They have not got back with me, as of today, Feb. 11 (Sat), but I will post all their phone numbers so you can call and make your reservations. *Note-Remember last year a big concert came to Ky. Speedway the same weekend and the hotels here were all most sold out. So Please call ahead and make your reservations now, so that we do not have that happen again. Everything this year should go about the same as it has in the years past, Free Beer and Free Pizza Party on Friday nite. Saturday will probably have 3 to 4 classes, like last year, and also plenty of time for grudge racing, AND the Poker Run - later on Saturday afternoon. Then Sat. nite a cook will come in and grill (same as last year), Burgers, corn with all the trimmings and big keg of iced coors light. A new twist this year for the local charity: Shop with a Cop. We will have a sizzling 7 slot machine on site for donations. How this will work is that I plan on having several very nice boating related prizes to give away. What you do is play the slot machine during the cousre of the weekend, the machine will accept one dollar bills, 5's, 10,'s,20's. If anyone Jackpot's the machine (meaning - 3 sizzlers) You win the prize, there will be several prizes in the event of more than one jackpot. On Sunday afternoon, if no one has hit the jackpot then we will draw for the prizes. On late Sunday afternoon, the slot machine will be opened and the money that has been donated from playing the machine will be removed and given to our local Police Department to go toward their "Shop with a Cop" program. We will call this "SLOTS FOR THE COPS". Any questons feel free to give me a call 502 732 4824 or e-mail at speed@ISPWEST.COM. Also the whole thing almost did not happen due to lack of funding. After several meetings I was able to obtain the funds to pay for this event from the Carroll Co. Tourism Commission. Everyone needs to pick-up the phone and give them a friendly Thanks for sponsoring Rumble on the River. Phone #: 800-325-4290 or email: sara@carrolltontourism.com

Here is the Local Hotels & telephone numbers:
Hampton Inn 502-732-0700
Holiday Inn Express 502-732-6661
Super 8 502-732-0252
Days Inn 502-732-9301
Carrollton Inn 502-732-6905

AGAIN IF COMING TO THE RUMBLE PLEASE CALL AHEAD NOW AND MAKE THE RESERVATIONS NOW, YOU CAN ALWAYS CALL AND CANCEL IF UNABLE TO ATTEND.

OK! IT somewere in Kentucky! So I just drive to Kentucky find a river and I'm there??

Come on guys!

LOCATION? LOCATION? LOCATION?

[tdogcarter]

Its in Carrolton, Kentucky.

If your staying in a hotel, you might want to call now and reserve a room, they are already low and will eventually sell out.

If you do a search on Rumble on the River, you will see about 10 threads from past Rumbles.

This is probably the largest Non-Race event in the midwest for outboards.

[Bennington]

Madison indiana on the map.....go across the river and go up the road North next to the river and your in carrollton in 10 minutes.

[T-REX]

Glad ta heer Yammer iz gunna be pass'in out hiz knee mounted favors under Ghor's tent...He wuz kinna nmessy lass time I wuz ther, an hiz dropp'in attracted ant's under tha KKK tent(Krazy Koonass Kamp):eek: ....Yammer an Ghor iz a good match, niether one iz reel choicy:rolleyes: ....I thank Yammer juss keepz hiz goodlook'in betta 1/2 juss so tha guyz will talk to him:eek: :eek:

Look'in forward to it...We will be camp'in sumwher...maybe sleep'in in tha lil rex, but we iz plan'in on bein ther!!!...REX

[sms]

OK! IT somewere in Kentucky! So I just drive to Kentucky find a river and I'm there??

Come on guys!

LOCATION? LOCATION? LOCATION?

Right here AL....Ya can't miss it!

[YELLOWXD]

Right here AL....Ya can't miss it!
Thats funny as hell

[The Big Al]

Right here AL....Ya can't miss it!

That was good! Real good!

LMAO!

[sms]

That was good! Real good!

LMAO!

Al, that's really it, right in front of the wing tip, although Benningtons directions are a little better. Also, you must watch the movie Madison before you come, if you haven't seen it yet. When you run under that bridge, it's like, "Wow, some real history has gone on here!"

[WARLOCK]

Al, that's really it, right in front of the wing tip, although Benningtons directions are a little better. Also, you must watch the movie Madison before you come, if you haven't seen it yet. When you run under that bridge, it's like, "Wow, some real history has gone on here!"
I thought the same thing SMS. I think this year I may take a ride into Madison and see if theres a museum or something...and sober up a little. Definitely going under the bridge will make me think of the movie. Later, Dave

[tdogcarter]

Dave, are you going to watch the movie again before you come down this year. We could make it a double date at your new crib, even father steve could come if he wasn't cuttin' the grass. Nah he will probably be out mowin with his new rider.

[tdogcarter]

Dave did you get the movie yet?

[speedinmyblood]

it is the same place the miss bud and all the big hydros race on the forth

[speedracer]

Bernie Littles son sold the boat, No more Miss Bud.

[RUDERIOT]

Tony What's the river like now? I'm counting the days!!!

[Maureen M]

What's the headcount so far? :confused:

[speedracer]

Less than 1 mph current, Dont get much better than It Is right now.

[RUDERIOT]

Less than 1 mph current, Dont get much better than It Is right now.

Good deal, Tony. Hope it stays that way!

[Instigator]

What's the headcount so far? :confused:
one of the downfalls of doing an event this way (no reservations/entry) is you have no clue who/how many or even "if" anyone is going to show.
The upside is that that is also the same reason it is going into year #6! :cool:
I am down in Fla now and am hearing that a large contingent of Floridians are heading north as well as a bunch of "REALLY" fast guys (from all over) that don't post.
I also know of several "folks" bringing twins but have asked me to keep their names quiet as well.
A bunch of the Cajuns are making plans as well and those guys love to drag race!
Got a feeling that this year may be something special ;)
Gary

P.S. Hey Rude! Trying to talk a friend of ours down here with a very, very fast Johnny to go up with me. If he agrees, we will bring his boat and leave my pig behind.

[jphii]

Hey Gary, you talkin bout that Mirage? I'm thinkin about making the trip if I can find a room.

[tdogcarter]

There are rooms at the Days Inn, just confirmed my reservation yesterday and they are not full. 44.99 a night if I remember, tell them your there for Rumble on the river

[tdogcarter]

Maureen if your thinking about going, this is by far the best and largest gathering of outboards in the Midwest, that draws boats from many different states. Not only that it is a lot of fun and very well organized. Get to meet a lot of new people every year I go. Great town and great park to keep your boat at. Locals who come out on Saturday to go boating may not find it their favorite spot to put in as the ramp sometimes gets busy, but they understand.
Sounds like it should be another year of an excellent turn out. Water conditions seem to be great and there are more sponsors than ever. Great Work Tony. Hope to see you there Maureen, maybe bring Greg along again. I am assuming he had a good time in 2003 when he came.

[Instigator]

Hey Gary, you talkin bout that Mirage? I'm thinkin about making the trip if I can find a room.
STV
Joe, just come. We'll find yah a place if you don't have one before you head out.
This is "THE" event if you want to talk O/B's, drag race, grudge race, run the top speed contest, bench race etc.......
It's in a 20+ acre mown grass park, right on the water with a boat ramp that's maybe 6 lanes wide???
Also FYI for people looking for names of attendees I would like to state that of all of the people that have won in the drags and or in the top speed contest, or boat show, I don't think ANY of them post (read only) on here.
Have also heard a certain very, very, very fast boat is coming up from Ga. :cool:
Also for you Joe, I think their have been more fast JohnRudes at this event every year than any other event combined!
Jeff youngs OMC three point hydro won top speed contest last year.

[Instigator]

Maureen was there when Greg was and helped with the Rumble band.
She and Greg were special guests and we loved having both of them!!

[tdogcarter]

Gary,

I did not know that they were both there that year. I just knew Greg at the time and listened to the band play in the gazebo. Maybe they can have a reunion this year with everyone from the band that year?

The band was really good. Expecially for people who have never played together prior to the event.

[Maureen M]

Gary,

I did not know that they were both there that year. I just knew Greg at the time and listened to the band play in the gazebo. Maybe they can have a reunion this year with everyone from the band that year?

The band was really good. Expecially for people who have never played together prior to the event.

I didn't know a whole lot of people either - I just kind of hung out and stuck to my bass ;) .
I'm definitely coming - I'll be flying in from NY. Not sure if Greg is coming up from FL, though that would be pretty cool. :)
I look forward to catching up w/ old friends and meeting new ones. And maybe some people will bring guitars? :eek:
Can't wait to get some good action shots! :D

[fastin]

Im from Mo. and have never been, this year will be different, at least for me. Ill be there. But if some of you that have been can tell me a little about it, Id really appreciate it. Is there someplace to stay in a motorhome? If so is there hookups, if not is there a campground so I wont be wrecking everybody elses good time with a generator? What do I need to bring other then beer, boat and more beer? Thanks Fastin

[Instigator]

The park where we will be is big enough to park an RV (with a generator) and not bother us "non-RV" people :D Many stay right in the pits with their RV. Their is 110 but not really set up as 30/50 amp services (plenty of power but not correct plugs) but think you can get by with an adaptor if you havbe one.
There is a very nice restroom in center of park but no showers.
If you want a "real" RV hook up, go to General Butler Stae Park. 15 mins from pits and beautiful with a view of river from side of mountain.
Click the link bellow and let me know if you need anything else!
http://parks.ky.gov/resortparks/gb/index.htm
Gary
P.S., bring more beer.
P.S.P.S., Mo. ????? Holy crap Bat Man!!:eek:

[Instigator]

you can click the link bellow to see pix's and videos from some of previous yrs.
Gives a pretty good idea of what to expect.
Fastin, you should be able to see some pretty good ones of the pits/park area.
http://forums.screamandfly.com/Gallery/showgallery.php/cat/3052

[Maureen M]

anyone else staying at the Days Inn?

[outboards4life]

I'm staying at the Days Inn. and I've got 2 out of 3 boats completely ready to go and the third one is being completed this week. 2 OMC's and 1 Mercury.

See ya there
Travis:cool:

[jphii]

Well I was gonna show, but plans have changed. There are going to be some races just outside of Pittburgh, PA that weekend and I'm going to go there and do a little racin. They are actually paying for racers to show.

[H2OPERF]

Is jimmy carter going to be there with the 8. Dave

[Maureen M]

I'm staying at the Days Inn. and I've got 2 out of 3 boats completely ready to go and the third one is being completed this week. 2 OMC's and 1 Mercury.

See ya there
Travis:cool:


3 boats? :eek:
I guess you'll be easy to spot :p

See you there!

Maureen

[Instigator]

Is jimmy carter going to be there with the 8. Dave
him to see.

[tdogcarter]

Well I was gonna show, but plans have changed. There are going to be some races just outside of Pittburgh, PA that weekend and I'm going to go there and do a little racin. They are actually paying for racers to show.

I'd say a $1,000 pot for the winner at the Rumble is paying for racers to show, but ask Rick Conklin, he's a racer and past up a race within 2 minutes of his house to go to last years Rumble, and is coming back this year.

But if you have been here before you'd be back this year. Maybe next year they will pay for racers. Probably not since they do not need to, they come.

I know Dixon has been there.

[Skatin]

Can't wait to get up there. Kinda boring around here all the fast boats quit coming out so all we do is float and drink. Guess thats not all bad. :D

[WARLOCK]

I have not had the internet for about a week at work!!! I"m dying without my daily fix of S&F!!! I'm definitely looking forward to this year.
LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lets see...My beer is ordered....I'm ready!!! Later, Dave

[Charlie M]

Dave, sorry you won't be able to ride me this year, I got the sanding done. Never did get that 50 bucks you lost that bet with me 2 years ago, guess I will have to drink all your beer:D

[STV Dreamer]

Trying to plan on coming to this years event....heard lots of great stuff.
I've called 2 hotels with availability as of Aug. 4th, but what a diff. in rates:
*Days Inn wanted $59/nite until I told her someone posted $44...she agreed on that rate and they have 50 available.
*Hampton Inn has a few available, but there $89/nite.

Who knows the difference in drive time from either hotel to grounds? and I assume we take Taxi's to and from if were pissed drunk...so where do we leave our boats?

Thanks in advance and look forward to meeting.

[tdogcarter]

Days Inn if you tell them your with Rumble on the River it is $44.99 a night
They are all about 1 - 2 miles from the park.
I normally leave my boat in the park, as they have security at the park after dark.
All the hotels are really close to each other. Days Inn and Holiday Inn if I remember right share the same parking lot. There are some spots at the hotels to park a normal size boat, 22 or less. If you bring a 30 foot motion you are better off keeping it at the park.
When we go out at night we drive back to the Hotel, and then take taxis out from there, or designate a driver, never mind that one, taxis are the way to go.
The park is huge and will hold hundreds of boats and trucks.
Fun time and lots of S & F members attend.

Sounds like Greg and Maureen might be there.

[STV Dreamer]

Great. Thanks for the speedy reply. Gonna book at least 1 room now.

[Maureen M]

I'm definitely in - flying in to Louisville that morning, and staying at the Days Inn. Not sure if Greg will make it up from FL though.

I look forward to getting some good pics :)

[speedracer]

Off duty police will be hired to police the park area both fri and sat nite. 3 miles from hotels to park area and yes dont make the drive If you have to many, come find me [tony] and Ill get you a ride or you can call a cab, Ill put up the cab number at the park.Also 2 weeks away and the river Is at low pool right now with no current and smooth as glass, dont get any better than it Is right now. Tell them at the hotels that you are here for the Rumble and you will get the cheaper rate.

[mrtlbeez]

For those of you who are driving to the Rumble down I -65 from the north and plan on getting off the Interstate onto Indiana 256 east be advised that the eastbound exit (34A) is closed. Both east and westbound are sharing the westbound ramp (34B).

[tdogcarter]

Where should we go are get off instead?
How is the construction on I 65?
Any better way to go down there?

[WARLOCK]

I can't wiat till next week! I'm getting thirsty just thinking about it.
Charlie, are you coming again this year? I could probably buy you a few beers for that bet that I don't even remember. See you guys next week!!!! Later, Dave

[pyro]

Where should we go are get off instead?
How is the construction on I 65?
Any better way to go down there?

Looks like you can get off at exit 36 (hwy 31) and take that south a couple miles to 256 east...

[pyro]

So, is it right in the town of Carrolton? or east? or west of town? Where is the park? What's the name of it? Location!

[Charlie M]

Once you exit you follor that road all the way to the stop light and turn left and its the last right turn before the draw bridge. Look for me Chad I will give you some of Worlock Daves beer:D

[outboards4life]

So, is it right in the town of Carrolton? or east? or west of town? Where is the park? What's the name of it? Location!


it is in the town of Carrolton, the park is located exactly where the Ohio and Kentucky rivers come together.

[mrtlbeez]

You can use the westbound exit off I-65 (34B). When you get to the top of the ramp turn left and proceed eastbound. They are just redoing the eastbound ramp. I just made a trip down to Louisville, Ky. Friday and I-65 was good, little or no construction all the way.

[Big Johnson V8]

When is everybody going down ? I heard some guys might make a run down to Louisville on Friday.

[tdogcarter]

I will be there Thursday around 11 am
Dave (warlock) is leaving on Wednesday after work

[Maureen M]

I should be there around 1 on Friday - I guess I'll head straight down to the park :)

here's my cell for anyone who needs it: 516-641-6776

[outboards4life]

I'll be there thursday morning hopefully running the piss out of my boat. getting enough hours on it to do some grudge racing.

[wing nut]

i'll be there wed. afteroon/night...

when are the big tents being set up?


scott

[speedracer]

Go up on thursday.

[tdogcarter]

Travis,

Well have to get Dave to step away from the Keg and we can all go run under the bridge in Madison, and Dave can reminise about the movie he just saw. I am looking to burn a few gallons of fuel.