Desert Storm Headquarters Move Among Coming Changes Under New Owners
For 25 years of ownership and operation under Jim Nichols and later his daughter-in-law, Christina, and son, Jim 'Jimmy' Jr., the Desert Storm Poke...
For 25 years of ownership and operation under Jim Nichols and later his daughter-in-law, Christina, and son, Jim 'Jimmy' Jr., the Desert Storm Poker Run in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., has been the West's biggest go-fast boating event with a massive street party, noteworthy poker run and top-speed shootout. That won't change under new owners Jim Russell, a locally based event producer with extensive experience, and Lake Havasu City business leader and real estate powerhouse Steve Ticknor, who purchased the event in November.