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Remembering a friend...
Chad Pratt #10M Chad Pratt drove the #10M Late Model Class car. He lived in Bath, Illinois. His home track was Macomb Speedway but he could also be found racing at Lincoln, Spoon River and Macon Speedways. He began racing in 1992 in Hobo Class at Spoon River Speedway just to have fun. His first win was in 2000 in Sportsman Class at Spoon River Speedway. Career highlights included, winning Features at Spoon River Speedway in Sportsman Class, Feature wins at Macomb Speedway in Late Model Class, Several other awards including: Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Driver and Sportsman of the Year. The thrill of racing for Chad was taking it to the edge fast with that left front wheel off the ground. His most exciting racing moment was his first Feature win, also every Feature win and racing with the Big Boys. He was most proud of making the Show at the Race of the champions at Spoon River Speedway. His racing hero was Shannon Babb. Of racing, Chad always said, "Don't let the big dogs run you off the porch; they can be beat too!!!"
Chad Allan Pratt 1973 - 2008 Chad Allan Pratt, 34, of Bath, was pronounced dead at 10:30 a.m. in Bath Twp. on Sunday, March 30, 2008. He was born August 22, 1973 in Springfield, IL to Daniel and Linda (Bridges) Pratt. He married Rhonda Troxell October 28, 1995 in Ashland, IL. Chad is survived by his parents, wife, and four children: Megan, Boyer, Kaitlyn, Wade and Chase Pratt, all of Bath. He is also survived by three brothers: Marcus Pratt of Havana, Tracy (Glenda) Pratt of Ipava, Terry (Michelle) Pratt of Kilbourne and one sister, Jody (Rob) Force of Beardstown. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Chad was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Virginia. He raced with Poor Boy Racing and was a three time champion at the Macomb track. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He had been employed as a general operator at Excel in Beardstown for 15 years. Funeral services will be held at the Hurley Funeral Home in Havana on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with burial following at Oakford Cemetery in Oakford, IL. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Robert Smith will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to a trust fund for his children through The National Bank in Havana. Online memorial contributions may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.
Godspeed Chad...
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