Storm-1 Heads to Sturgis

August 4, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release


TAMPA - The Ride Out The Storm tour benefitting Shriners Hospitals for Children hits the road with the amazing custom chopper - Storm-1 appearing at the 68th Annual Sturgis Rally beginning on Saturday, August 2. Storm-1 will spend a week in Sturgis and be seen by an estimated 500,000 people.

Dr. Bob Nucci, owner of the Nucci Spine Institute and the Tampa Bay Storm, partnered with America's custom chopper specialists Vinnie DiMartino and Cody Connelly of V-Force Customs to build a custom Storm chopper, Storm-1.

Vinnie and Cody will display Storm-1 at the Black Hills Harley Davidson in Rapid City, SD. They are scheduled to hold a press conference Tuesday, August 5 (4 p.m.) at the Media Center located in the Motorcycle Expo on Lazelle and 4th.

Storm-1 is the initial project of the Tampa Bay Storm Foundation to help children with orthopedic needs defy odds. The foundation will tour Storm-1 and raffle it off donating proceeds to Shriners Hospitals for Children.

For more information about Ride Out The Storm, Storm-1 or raffle information visit www.rideoutthestorm.com.

About V-Force Customs, LLC

V-Force Customs, LLC is a company established by Vinnie DiMartino and Cody Connelly. The Duo worked for a small town local bike shop when America got hooked on their passion of custom bike building through the reality show, "American Chopper" in 2002.

About Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa

Shriners Hospitals for Children relies on the generosity of donors to help us continue our mission of providing specialized pediatric care at no charge, conducting innovative research and providing world-class teaching programs for physicians and other health care professionals.

The Tampa Bay Storm look forward to next season with many key players from 2008 returning. All-Arena defensive lineman Tim McGill, quarterback Brett Dietz, wide receivers Hank Edwards and Tyrone Timmons among others will be back to take the 2009 AFL season by storm. For 2009 Storm season ticket information please call 813.301.6600.



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