Reprinted from The Seattle Times, July 6, 1972
The Sterett family has joined the Pride of Pay 'n Pak unlimited-hydroplane team.
Bill Sterett, Sr., drove the boat in Tuesday's Indiana Governor's Cup regatta in Madison, Ind., when Bill Schumacher refused to "risk his life" on the debris-strewn Ohio River course. Schumacher said the course was too dangerous. After the race Schumacher announced he was "through with hydroplane racing for the year." Schumacher said he is “disillusioned with the sport and the executives who run it."
Dave Heerensperger, owner of the boat, said he was pleased with the driving job of Bill Sterett, Sr., and asked the 51-year-old Owensboro, Ky., resident to drive the rest of the year.
Prior commitments will keep the senior Sterett away from Sunday's President's Cup race in Washington, D. C.. but he will drive in the Tri-Cities' Atomic Cup and Seattle's Seafair event.
Bill Sterett, Jr., 25, who drove the Notre Dame last season, will be in the cockpit of the Pride this weekend on the Potomac River.