SEATTLE — Seafair announced on Wednesday the sponsors for the annual hydroplane races and air show.Albert Lee Appliance will headline the 2010 Albert Lee Cup at Seafair and The Boeing Company takes the title sponsorship position of the Boeing Air Show at Seafair.
“The commitment from Boeing and Albert Lee ensures that Seattleites will continue to enjoy the best summertime entertainment in the Northwest,” said President & CEO of Seafair, Beth Knox.Albert Lee Appliance made a three-year commitment to the Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race title sponsorship.Albert Lee Appliance also currently sponsors the U-21 Unlimited Hydroplane driven by Brian Perkins.The Boeing Company has been the presenting sponsor of the Air Show since 2003 and a partner of Seafair since 1950.In addition, Duke Moscrip, the owner of Duke Chowder House Restaurants, announced last Wednesday that he would make a $40,000 donation to help bridge a funding gap that put this year’s Seafair hydroplane races in jeopardy.
