Eddie Kidd To Participate In The 2009 LBVCR
Stunt riding legend Eddie Kidd will be among the 2000 participants on the 2009 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR) when he will be a passenger on a 1904 Pope Tribune two seater owned and driven by Mr. Lloyd Bailey of London. The Pope Tribune will join the other 549 pre 1905 vehicles that will attempt to complete the 60-miles from London’s Hyde Park to Brighton’s Madeira Drive on Sunday 01 November.
Eddie Kidd became a household name across the world, in a career that began in 1970, setting many world records with his dare-devil riding skills as well as appearing as a stunt double for many of Hollywood’s finest. A terrible accident in August 1996, while performing a stunt in Warwickshire, left Eddie in a coma for many months and he sustained serious injuries, including an injury to his brain. He regained consciousness but those injuries have left him confined to a wheelchair. Today Eddie still manages to get around on his quad bike and he spends a great deal of his time working to combat this disability.
His friend Lloyd Bailey came up with the idea to raise money for Eddie’s care and to help support the treatment & rehabilitation of stunt performers & professional extreme sportsmen & women through the Eddie Kidd Foundation. The idea is to attract public and corporate sponsorship for their attempt to complete the 60-mile Run and reach Brighton before the 4:30pm deadline. The veteran car has a 6hp, one cylinder engine, which can propel the 105-year-old vehicle to a top speed of around 25mph.
Eddie Kidd said: "I am really looking forward to the London to Brighton Run. I have known Lloyd since I was 16 and he is a treasured friend. He has always had wicked customized cars; l`m sure this one will be wicked too! If I was still riding then we would fly down to Brighton! So I am looking forward to the drive and seeing everyone on the day. Happy Landings!"
"I’ve know Eddie for over 30 years,” said Lloyd Bailey. “He's a great friend and until his horrific accident in 1997, he was a super talented stunt rider, known and loved by all. Having been involved in the LBVCR for the past few years, I thought this would be a fantastic opportunity to raise some money for the Eddie Kidd foundation by way of sponsorship. It’s a very well deserved charity and I'm delighted to be able to help in this small way and hope everyone will show their support if possible. The LBVCR is always a fabulous day out and although different for the ride he has been used to, I know that Eddie will love it."
If you would like to sponsor Eddie as he attempts to reach Brighton in a 105-year-old Pope Tribune veteran car on the world’s longest running motoring event email donations@eddiekiddfoundation.com and for more information on the Eddie Kidd Foundation visit eddiekiddfoundation.com
