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2008 Event Schedule
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*Event dates tentative
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| May 3-4 |
Port Neches TX |
| June 21-22 |
Bay City, MI |
| Aug 2-3 |
St. Louis, MO |
| Aug 9-10* |
Algonac, MI* |
| Sept 20-21 |
Orange, TX |
| *Nov 1-2 |
Naples, FL |
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ChampBoat Racing Mourns the Loss of Kevin Ladd |
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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”! 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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