2011's
Ninth Annual
RUNNING OF THE RATS
July 8th and 9th!
Update: We're running a bit shorter route this year due to the heat and the incessant bitching. We kinda thought maybe this would lessen the fatigue and passing out ... Still an excellent route - just more opportunity to take your time, see some sights, have a meal, drink LOTS of water, and enjoy the day.
So you're asking yourself, "What the hell is the Running Of The Rats?" and "Why the hell should I care?"
Well ... here's the short version, presented in bullet points for you mtv-addled short attention span kids:
The RatRun is an all-makes motorsickle poker run established to support the Kyle 'RatBoy' Traynor Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The RatBoy was the best friend, brother, son, and smartass we ever knew. That's why we're here.
We ride a 150 mile or so route, gather cards at each stop, tally the cards and award best and worst hand.
Half the funds generated in the process go directly to the scholarship fund.
The other half is split 70 / 30 between best and worst hand.
Friday the 8th we will have a pre-party and riot at The QSpot
Anyone pre-registered gets in free and can pick up their run materials.
The Mike McClure Band and Some round-headed kid from Garber banging bongos Friday night.
RatRun starts at the Frisco Bar in Enid, OK around 9 am on Saturday the 9th of July.
We'll conclude the run at the Enid Moose Lodge for bike games, BBQ, live music, and debauchery.
Sunday the 10th we will have hangovers to suffer and explanations to make.
Monday the 11th there will be arraignments and court dates set - you can bail your husbands out then.
So, killer, all geared up and interested? Damned right you are!
But now you're asking yourself, "What do I get?" Yeah, because it's all about you ...
A $25 pre-registration gets you:
A 100% Cotton Run T-Shirt featuring new and original artwork!
Admission to the pre-party at Enid's infamous QSpot
Scott "I don't need no stinkin' microphone" Carson and The Mike McClure Band Friday night!
The run Saturday the 9th
Bike games following - which are always a site to behold! (wear your helmet)
Live music, cold beer, kick-ass Lochner BBQ, and hoodlumery following the run
A chance to win some damned good cash.
The opportunity to ride with people who do not suck.
Sunburn and possible heatstroke.
Bragging rights for future barstool arguments.
The ability - no, the right and responsibility - to harass your candy-ass friends who don't go.
A well-deserved hangover
Stories the squares at work won't believe Monday morning ...
Not enough info?
What the hell do you people expect?