Offshore Super Series Powerboat Racing Association (OSS) Confirms St. Petersburg Race


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Tuesday, April 6, 2004

The Offshore Super Series Powerboat Racing Association (OSS) announces another race that will be held in St. Petersburg, Florida on June 25-27, 2004.

The St. Petersburg event will mark the third announcement of seven races planned for the 2004 OSS circuit. Hosted by the St. Petersburg Offshore Super Series, Inc., a non profit organization, the race event will benefit local charities. Proceeds from the St. Petersburg race will go to Police Athletic Leagues (PAL) and Friendship Trail. Potential beneficiaries include PARC and Doorways Scholarship Program.

“We enjoy bringing the community together for an offshore racing event, and we appreciate the support everyone provides for some worthwhile causes,” said Todd Werner, Race Producer, who also owns and races with the Flowmaster powerboat racing team.

Werner’s passion for offshore racing and community involvement has been recognized in his 18 years of award-winning business and organizational leadership. He has lived in the St. Petersburg area for 30 years, and he owns Sure-Feed Engineering, Inc., Pro Marine, Inc., TCW Investments, Inc., Pro Toyz, Inc., Sure-Tek, Inc. In addition, he owns the Flowmaster team which races in the OSS Cat category.

Werner has hired Bob Kersteen, as Executive Director, Randy Hegwood as Race Director, and Michelle Simoneau as Marketing Director. All three have local knowledge and experience with powerboat racing.

“St. Petersburg is a wonderful city with an excellent event site,” said Elaine Motl, Chief Executive Officer of OSS. “We appreciate Todd Werner stepping up to make this a successful event for OSS."

OSS is a not for profit organization dedicated to the further development and growth of offshore powerboat racing in North America. For more information, check out: www.offshoresuperseries.com.

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Congrats on the St. Petersburg Race!

Julie