It’s Happening at Chinook Winds in August...
by Teresa Simmons
Run for the Wind IV Features Robbie Knieval in Giant Pepsi Truck Jump
Saddle up and cruise to Chinook
Trophies will be presented in front of
Winds Casino for summer’s coolest
the casino at 2 p.m. on Aug. 24. In
bike event, Run for the Wind IV. This
addition to a trophy, all winners will
has become a biker’s mecca on the coast
receive $100 cash.
for one weekend (Aug. 22-24 this year)
A trade show featuring the latest
for the past three years.
in biker’s needs will be held in the
World famous daredevil Robbie
parking lot from noon to 6 p.m. on
Knieval, son of Evel Knieval, will
Aug. 22, 9 a m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 23,
attempt one of his death-defying jumps
and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 24.
on Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. in front of the
Bingo will have a Run for the Wind
casino, with dozens of Pepsi trucks
special on Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. with a $30
lined up for him to soar over. Robbie
buy-in. Main session games pay $500;
has many heart-stopping jumps to his
blackout games pay $1,199.
credit, including the unthinkable jump
For those who want to ride the coast
across the Grand Canyon that set a new
on Aug. 23, the Oregon Veterans
distance record of 228 feet.
Motorcycle Association will host a
He’s jumped an oncoming train
poker run that begins at 11 a.m. with
and, in the television show Chips, he
prize money adding up $1,777.
jumped a flying airplane. Among his
More than $12,000 in cash and
records is the world record truck jump.
prizes will be awarded on Aug. 23 to
Robbie’s show bike and leathers
the winners of the 2003 West Coast
will be on display the week prior
“Arm Wars’’ Pro-Am Arm
to the event and he’ll be
Wrestling Championship.
available for autographs
& Weigh-ins will take place
and photos in the lobby on
on Aug. 22 from 8 p.m. to •
Aug. 22 from 6 p.m. to 7
p.m. Add to the excitement some
intrigue with a hush-hush surprise pre
jump event that Chinook Winds is
Find out Where the Action Is with
keeping a closely guarded secret.
Paul Revere and The Raiders at
It’ll be non-stop excitement for the
Chinook Winds Casino on Aug. 22-23.
full weekend. In addition to Knieval’s
Revere organized the Raiders in
jump, look at this list of events:
1958. Since then, it’s been one wild
performance after another with 25
• Paul Revere and The Raiders in concert
consecutive hit singles, eight gold
• North American Arm Wrestling
albums, and nearly 50 million records
Championships, with more than
sold. Louie, Louie, Ooh Poo Pah Doo,
$6,000 in cash and prizes
• Custom bike show with vendors Just Like Me, Kicks, Hungry, Good
Thing, and Indian Reservation (which
and a beer and wine garden
• Free Biker’s Ball with a live band
sold nearly 3 million singles, the biggest-
• OVMA Poker Run, with $ 1 JU in
selling record for Columbia Records in
cash and prizes
10 years) are among their many hits.
• Charity pancake breakfast
In 1965-66, the group was featured
•
Bike competition with approx on the ABC TV show Where the Action
imately $ 1,000 in cash and prizes
Is, produced by Dick Clark. In 1968-69,
•
Veteran’s Memorial rededication
Revere co-hosted the weekly ABC
• Blackjack, slot, and poker tournaments
series Happening, which featured The
• Drawings for Harley Davidson
Raiders. They’ve done numerous TV
merchandise
and radio commercials, been featured
• Afternoon coastal tour ride (Aug. 22)
on many TV shows, and have per
formed thousands of concerts in North
Bikes, bikes, and more bikes.
America and Europe.
Bikes fit for Easy Rider, a lovely lady,
Revere, the only remaining
the weekend warrior, or a couple just
cruisin’ around will be on display
member of the original group, has been
outside the casino all weekend. Winners called the “mad man of rock ‘n’ roll”
of eight categories will receive awards
for good reason. On stage, he carries
and all awards will be People’s Choice.
on with maniacal glee, as if he wants
10 p.m. and on Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to
noon. The tournament begins at 1 p.m.
The first 100 entrants will receive a free
T-shirt. Deluxe awards will go to first-
through third-place finishers in all
weight classes, which classes include:
competition also will take place, with
awards for first to third place and
individual medals awarded to the first-
place team. Entry fees are $30 for
professional, $25 for amateur, and $20
for novice.
Professional and amateur men’s right
hand and lefthand: 0-154,155-176,
177-198, 199-242, 243*
Professional ladies’ right hand: Open
Amateur ladies’ right hand: 0-121,122-
143, 144+
Men’s novice right hand and left hand:
0-154, 155-176, 177-198, 199+
For more information, call
541-996-8739 or 406-248-4508.
On Aug. 24 at noon, everyone is
invited to honor military veterans at the
rededication of the American
Veterans/Desert Storm Memorial,
located directly outside of the casino.
Catch Paul Revere and The Raiders
in concert at 9 p.m. on Aug. 22, and
6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Aug. 23. Tickets
are $15to $30.
Cash prizes awarded for the men’s
right hand pro classes include $300 for
first place, $200 for second, and $ 100
for third. Ladies’ right- and men’s left
hand pro classes will be awarded $200
for first place, $100 for second,
L and $50 for third. Prizes
will be awarded at the
tournament. A team'
Rock On at the Biker's Ball to classic
rock ‘n’ roll in the convention center from
9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Aug. 23.
For more information on Run
for the Wind IV, contact Martin
Wheeler at 541-996-8732.
Go “Where the Action Is” with Paul Revere, Raiders
to get in the last
laugh before the men
in the white coats
carry him off. Al
though band members
have changed over
time, the onstage
excitement has re
mained supercharged
and the quality of
music has only im
proved. It’s truly a
blast from the past.
The net profits of
Paul Revere and The
Raiders’ most recent
CD, The Wall, which
features songs dedi
cated to Vietnam
veterans, are donated
to the Ride to the
Wall Foundation. The
Paul Revere and The Raiders
foundation’s board
distributes the funds
to charities that help homeless veterans,
disabled veterans, or any veterans’
organization with a compelling need.
Concert times are 9 p.m., Aug. 22,
and 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., Aug. 23. Tickets
are $ 15 to $30 depending on seat location.
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