Chris Pruett

[tombu-mi]

Perhaps some of you already know this, but Chris died unexpectedly and suddenly on Wednesday. He went out for his afternoon run and collapsed. He has been very active in the SCCA and the Saginaw Valley Region for many, many years, and especially in C Mod. He has been a good friend of mine for more than 20 years. We are all still in shock.

[Mike B]

Chris was also active here on Apexspeed under screen name -pru- and was a fellow moderator. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[TimH]

That's a loss...

[Rick Iverson]

Whoa. This is sad in deed.

[E1pix]

Oh My, that’s terrible!

Some say it’s “part of life,” but by definition it’s the exact opposite.

I’m genuinely sorry to read this, for tombu-mi, and for all who knew Chris.

RIP.

[PCalhoun]

I came to post the news, as I do not visit ApexSpeed as often as in the day, but see it has been done.

Chris Pruett husband, father, son, brother, friend, and competitor passed away unexpectly Wednesday afternoon in Midland, MI.

Chris was active within the ApexSpeed community since its inception and was a guiding light within the CMod (Formula Ford) SCCA Solo community. A proud member of SVR SCCA Chris passion and advocacy for small bore formula cars was unmatched. While exhibiting sportsmanship and a sense of humor that all who competed against him will remember.

He and I were friends, competitors and teammates for 30 years. Godspeed -pru-

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[bassracer]

We are all fortunate to have crossed Chris through our motorsport journey and make a friend who was selfless and only wanted the best for the class and sport. From my introduction to C modified over a decade ago to this day I've looked at Chris as the glue of C modified and the #1 advocate for the best class in solo. I always appreciated his huge passion for everything formula ford and I so wish I had one more conversation with him. It's now up to the rest of us to take his example and remember that we have to think big picture, fight for our class and growth, but mostly have fun doing it. We will miss you Pru

[evildky]

Just saw this news this morning. Only met him a couple of times at nationals, very friendly and helpful. a real loss to the community.

[t walgamuth]

We are all fortunate to have crossed Chris through our motorsport journey and make a friend who was selfless and only wanted the best for the class and sport. From my introduction to C modified over a decade ago to this day I've looked at Chris as the glue of C modified and the #1 advocate for the best class in solo. I always appreciated his huge passion for everything formula ford and I so wish I had one more conversation with him. It's now up to the rest of us to take his example and remember that we have to think big picture, fight for our class and growth, but mostly have fun doing it. We will miss you Pru

I agree with all the above. A tremendously knowledgable especially regarding FF, man who always was quick to assist and encourage.
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Rest in peace Chris.

[Prewett]

Chris was a central part of our local SCCA chapter. Chris, ever the evangelist for Formula Ford, put me in his car at a test and tune. He was correct, I was hooked. Chris then began sending me ApexSpeed posts about Formula Ford cars for sale along with encouraging comments. He eventually connected me to the car I have now and was very helpful in getting me up to speed. I am going to really miss his good advice and friendship.

This Saturday afternoon we put #50 on the three CM cars at Oscoda event and did a parade lap in his memory, followed by a toast to Chris.

My prayers are with Lorie, Grace, and the rest of his family.

There is now an uncomfortably large empty spot in our grid.

Ralph Prewett

[Gary Godula]

Chris and I go back to the mid 90's in the class, back when he was publishing a CM newsletter, mostly on his own. He was always the competitor and always the evangelist for the class. The two of us may not have always agreed on what was best for the class, but we respected each other's will and desire to do what was best for it. Yes, there will be an empty spot on the grid, but there will also be an empty spot in the class and in our hearts for him and everything he espoused for us.

My best to Lorie, Grace, and all of his family. RIP Pru.