1987 | Leonard Keller

Keller influenced, assisted and inspired over two generations of boat racers. At the 1934 National Championships in Richmond VA, Keller saw a need for a more precise and reliable water speedometer. He designed and developed a meter with accuracy to 65 MPH. Serious boat racers in all classes sought them out.

From producing speedometers to international acceptance, Keller branched out to design and manufacture a superior, automatic shutoff hand throttle. He was also known for fabricating special parts overnight to remedy critical part failures.

There are countless stories of Keller's contributions to inexperienced drivers as well as National Champions and record holders.