Subject: RE: New Early Season (2010) Race- Tune up for Lonestar Hey Everyone, Thanks for discussing our race! We are really excited about this race and I just wanted to logon to tell you a few things in regards to some of the comments I've been reading. 1 ) As of now...it will be a boat start. 2 ) This race is on this date this year because our original plan of having it at the end of April had to change when Lonestar moved to the end of the month. In 2011 we may or may not remain at the beginning of April. We're going to talk to Keith and see what his exact plans are. We want to work closely with Lonestar so that we're both able to put on our races and not hurt the numbers at either race. We want to keep them far enough apart so that all of you can do them both and be as successful as possible. 3 ) Although Gateway will be competitive and most likely offer a large enough purse in 2011 to draw a fairly large pro field that doesn't mean it's not family friendly. With all the things to do on the boardwalk (amusement park, games, food, & boats ) the Gateway to the Bay is about as family friendly as you can get. Our 2ND year in 2011 will also have a kids mini triathlon. We are already planning out long term. Memorial Hermann will be the title sponsor this year and their help together with the AMAZING city of Kemah and the Boardwalk is going to help make this first year event a HUGE success. Please help us spread the word. Have everyone visit www.onurmark.net and www.onurleft.com for all the information about the race and training you could possibly need. Please email me with [email protected] or call me at 832-334-6362 Thanks for your continued support, see you all soon, Aaron Palaian Onurleft Sports & Onurmark Events |