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BUD LIGHT Champ Boat Series Grand
Prix
August 2nd & 3rd, 2008, Creve Coeur
Lake
Welcome
to the St. Louis Championship Grand Prix Boat Race website. This is
the p lace
to find information about the Indy 500 of boat racing, an annual
tradition now in its 36th year—one of the longest-running boat races in
North America. And it's all for a good cause; since its inception, the
race has raised nearly two million dollars for St. Louis area Lions
clubs related charities. This race in recent years has consistently
generated in excess of
$50,000 annually for Lions charities.
Come be a part of
this St. Louis area tradition and help those in need.
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Powerboat Racing Mourns The Loss Of Kevin Ladd
In Snowmobile Accident
 Powerboat
Racing Champion, Kevin Ladd was tragically killed late Friday Feb.
15th while riding recreation snowmobiles in Michigan’s
upper-peninsula.
Kevin was leading a group of powerboat racing friends for the
annual ride when Ladd’s sled struck a tree at a high rate of
speed, Kevin suffered fatal injuries. Ladd has been described as
“one of the best and most experienced snowmobiler’s around” stated
a close friend. “He was good and he had the experience, so it was
simply a tragic accident”.
Kevin had a stellar 2007 rookie season in Champ2, where he won his
first ever F2 race in Augusta, and finished third overall in the
championship. Ladd was set to move up to the sports top level in
2008, F1 ChampBoat with a new team currently being assembled.
“Kevin was one of the most impressive young drivers we had in the
sport, period. He had it all, talent, good looks, great work
ethics, and he was truly a great ambassador to our sport as a
whole”, stated series director, Mike Schriefer. “Our hearts and
prayers pour out to Kelly, Kori and the entire Ladd/Pater family”!
Kevin Ladd Funeral Services information:
Thursday, 2/21 Visitation (5-8p) Keehn Funeral Home
705 N. Main St. - Brighton, MI 48116
Directions:
http://www.keehnfuneralhome.com/map.html
Friday, 2/22 Visitation (3-4p) First United Church
Church Service (4-5p) 400 E. Grand River - Brighton, MI 48116
Reception following
Directions:
http://www.brightonfumc.org/contactus.html
Note: In lieu of flowers, the family request donations
be made to;
Kori Ladd College Fund.
Kelly/Kori Ladd
11920 N. Main St.
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
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