MARBLE FALLS LAKEFEST - SDBA SEASON OPENER. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is the nation's largest recreational boating advocacy, services, and safety group making boating better for America's recreational boaters. safety and health is our #1 priority***, Arizona Drag Boat Association (ADBA) is home some of the. 1973, SS# issued in Illinois), http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1028259824033146580JIqvLPEzHF (accessed 7/10/10), http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=281595&page=12 (accessed 7/10/10), Mark Hoffman, email to site administrator, Apr. Eddie and Ercie petitioned the NHRA to change the rule to allow a driver to substitute his primary car for another even though the one taking its place had not made a qualifying run. [2] Hill had the first run in the foursecond range (4.990seconds), which earned him the nickname "Four Father of Drag Racing. PHOTO CREDITS: Eddie and Ercie Hill collection, Forrest Bond, Getty Images, Gil Rebilas. Hill also ran top speed for A/GD at 161.29 MPH at the NHRA Nationals in, In 1963 Hill made the switch to Top Fuel. Racing the liquid quarter mile throughout Arizona at speeds of up to 200 MPH+! It is an acceleration race over a measured quarter mile straightaway on water between two high performance race boats. He won a record-tying six races, amassing enough points to win the 1993 Winston Top Fuel Championship, and becoming the oldest (57) in history to receive such an honor. WELCOME TO THE KENTUCKY DRAG BOAT ASSOCIATION. Gary Colledge SPECTATOR WEEKEND RACE PASS NATIONALS IN CHANDLER, AZ (sdbaracing.com). In 1987 at the NHRA Chief Auto Parts Nationals in Ennis, Texas, where he finished runner-up, Hill blazed the quarter mile at 285.98 MPH; becoming the only person in history to hold speed records for both land and water simultaneously. Join Community Grow Your Business. NDBA Blown Gas Step hull record holder at 130.52 mph. this was before chute jackets boys and girls. However, drag boats us a slight moving start. Hill had two broken toes and a shoulder contusion, which were not serious injuries. He was survived by his wife, Marcia, and three daughters. Using the same boat in 1976, he switched to nitro and set an SDBA speed record of 171.81 MPH. [11], NHRA ranked him 14th on their Top 50 drivers in 2001. "Person of the Year A combined effort with the new NBDA, the ADBA and some regional groups. Back in the day, Bob raced 80 mph in a 16-foot Biesemeyer with the National Drag Boat Association. 1941, age 35, md. Contact ". In 1951, California Birth Index: Buster Ross Brownfield, born Dec. 31, 1934 in Nevada Co., mothers maiden name was Macbuster, "Obituary," Roseville Press-Tribune, Nov. 18, 1975, Mark Hoffman, telephone conversation with site administrator, Apr. "4 die in water-related incidents," Ironwood Daily Globe, July 11, 1977, "Motorsports: Death," St. Petersburg Times, July 11, 1977, Social Security Death Index (John Phillips, born Sep. 25, 1955, died July 1977, SS# issued in Michigan), Dave Phillips, e-mail communication to site administrator, Oct. 5, 2010, Buried: Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Texas, Event: Drag Boat and Circle Races Regional Championship. SEE WHATS . His brother remembered him racing that boat when he had a broken leg in a cast. The home-built dragster he drove to the track featured Model T frame rails, body panels made of corrugated roofing tin, and an Olds V-8 for power. That same year, he not only garnered the most points to win the SDBA championship, but also won the National Drag Boat Association (NDBA) World Fuel & Gas Championships. It is an acceleration race over a measured quarter mile straightaway on water between two high performance race boats. Though severely bent up, drag racing Biographical: He was traveling over 156 MPH when his boat overturned. During competition, if either boat crosses the starting line before the green light is illuminated, it is disqualified. Miss Sled They live on a 400 acre horse and cattle ranch on the outskirts of town where Ercie raises Tennessee Walking Horses and bucking bulls. This may be Joe Graffio On a qualifying run at the 1997 NHRA event at Slingshot [7] In 1958, he built his second dragster using parts that his employer allowed him to scavenge while working as a sales engineer at a foundry in Wichita Falls, Texas. Great seafood! "It was a perfect run until right past the finish line. California Death Index: Howard A. Lakin, b. Oct. 19, 1942, in Calif., died May 19, 1974, in Kern Co. California Birth Index: Howard Albert Lakin, b. Oct. 19, 1942, in San Francisco Co., mothers maiden name was Rice (brother was Dale Bruce Lakin, born Jan. 19, 1951), Buried: Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, California, Location: Turlock Lake State Park, California, Event: Central Valley Drag and Ski Boat Association race. Parking is usually provided on the sides of the road. Available for USA only . 1980-89 - Drag Boat and Water Speed Record Racer Memorial 1980-1989 Craig Arfons Born: September 26, 1949 Died: July 9, 1989 Buried: East Liberty Cemetery, Green, Ohio Age: 39 Full Name: Jon Craig Arfons Nickname: Location: Lake Jackson, Sebring, Florida Event: world water speed record attempt Accident Date: July 9, 1989 Wichita Falls, Dragboats.com can put together some amazing Hero Cards to hand out to fans at the races. [8] Hill built his first Top Fuel dragster in 1963 using a Pontiac engine. [7] A speed or e.t. Midwestern 608 talking about this. partnership, he formed a partnership with Pete Altman & Wayne Rexwinkle. He was from Clio, Michigan. pedal, feeding fuel to the Dave Zeuschel engine. " after seeing one thrown from a boat during a high speed crash. Rescuers pulled him from the water, but a doctor at the scene said he apparently had suffered brain damage and a concussion. Like many who witnessed this form of quarter mile action for the first time, he thought the drivers were Welcome to the official site of the Outboard Drag Boat Association. The hot rod had a Model T frame and an Oldsmobile V8 engine. "I locked up the brakes, and it felt like I needed to turn the wheel to the left, but for some reason, I didn't. Firebird Initially underfunded and unsuccessful, Hill set the all-time speed record at a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) event in 1987, becoming the first person to hold both the land and water speed records simultaneously. Find the perfect National Drag Boat Association stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Some witnesses reported seeing Holden's parachute become entangled in the engine, but the chute didn't have enough time to deploy. Dallas businessman Bill Bishop. But when they do, she has aspirations of the PBR using them. Undeterred, some of the drivers made exhibition runs for the onlookers. Military and first responders free with ID. Biographical: His craft went out of control at about 170 MPH. SEE WHERE WE ARE RACING. This photo was taken the day before his fatal crash. Set the NDBA record at 161 and change. Large full track grassy area for viewing. Project 1320. var sc_project=237473; Between 1994 and 1999, Hill won two events in seven finals and took runner-up at the Big Bud Shootout in 1998. at 8.84seconds and set the speed record in the class at 161.29mph (259.57km/h). (AP Photo) IDBF 30th Anniversary Book for sale. Six months later at the NHRA Supernationals in Contact Map 's neck from the burns he received in the incident. Learn More APBA | Racing Categories Inboard info news schedule results Offshore info news schedule results 's Fun Cycles. SDBA is a member driven organization that provides quality and safe racing for their members. You can still see faint scars on Eddie Howard Custom Boat owned/driven by Howard Brown. Competition classes have a size limit of 470 CI and river racer classes a limit of 460 CI. "[17], In 1988, Hill was selected by Car Craft magazine, Hot Rod Magazine, and the International Hot Rod Association as the Person of the Year. Including Lake Racer class that offers new racers the The Soon he was shattering records. " and Consider different hull designs and propulsion methods, there are three basic boat types: hydroplanes, flat bottom and jets, each with a variety of styles. [4] He soon wanted to race again, so he built his own motorcycle and began racing as a 30-year-old. Link to this page: By '74 he was racing drag boats, and by '76 it was Fuel Hydros. NJBA racers and fans will be given a special nightly rate of $98 plus fees and taxes 3601 Marriott Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308 Phone (661) 324-6660 RACER INFO Upcoming: Race 1 - Season Opener 34 Days 15 Hours 50 Minutes 28 Seconds Upcoming Races Race 1 - Season Opener March 18 - March 19 Lake Ming Race 2 - Spring Fling at Ming Over the years he was given nicknames by fans and competitors alike for his racing prowess, such as "Fast Eddie Thanks to Weston Sanger hull with two fuel injected 327 Chevys. You can stage the boats to greater and greater speeds with the foot pedals controlling the throttle and cavitation. [7] In his third race he set the class top speed. "The Southland," Los Angeles Times, October 9, 1973, "Man killed in boat race," Hayward Daily Review, October 9, 1973, "Boater killed," Oxnard Press-Courier, October 8, 1973, California Death Index (Jan M. Barrett, born November 13, 1938 in Calif., died Oct. 7, 1973 in Kern Co.), Social Security Death Index (Jan Barrett, born Nov. 13, 1939, died Oct. 1973, SS# issued in Calif. But that's another piece of the story. We have classes for all levels of experience. as a 150 with a Bud Meyers Chevy Nova engine, then as a 266 with a sbc., Drag Blog Junior Moto X. Kentucky Drag Boat Association. Pictures But less than a month later Eddie was racing his own boat. His initial entry in the class was powered by a blown He had qualified #1, setting a track record in the process and wanted to use a back-up car for eliminations the next day. [5] In 1960, he set the NHRA record for the largest improvement in the elapsed time (e.t.) In fact, he held the Top Speed records in the NDBA, SDBA, ADBA, and IHBA at the same time, and won four NDBA Nationals . Lake Lucas. In the beginning, racers converted salvaged Chrysler and Chevrolet motors. record @ 107.14 as 99-F HOMEWRECKER. SEE EVENT RESULTS. Bimmerfest BMW 736K+ members. Cart 0. Buried: Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, California, Location: Lake Ming, near Bakersfield, California. [7] The fire tapped his finances and his resolve to drag race. Mixed Emotions In addition, Eddie has taken up flying a real plane and those with radio controls. Level II Coaches Course offered. Houston. [7] Hill also set speed records that year in the SDBA (220.76mph), ADBA (215.82mph), and International Hot Boat Association (IHBA) (212.78mph). Racers Reunion Each drive must wear a flameproof driving suit, crash helmet and goggles or face shield. He was a rookie driver from Fullerton, California. He won the American Drag Boat Association (ADBA) championship four times and became No.1 in SDBA points five years in a row. RSVP. Star The 1988 season brought corporate sponsorship from Super Shops and Pennzoil, thanks to help from The motors 1600 to 4500 HP can provide enough torque to rotate the boat around the shaft. Kansas; his first major title. Upon mounting the animal, he was provided an airborne trip to mother earth, breaking some ribs in the process. 's://ssl':'://www')+'.google-analytics.com'+'/siteopt.js?v=1&utmxkey='+k+'&utmx='+(x?x:'')+'&utmxx='+(xx?xx:'')+'&utmxtime='+new Date().valueOf()+(h? America, Southern Drag Boat Association Hall of Fame. You don He was from Sacramento, California, and had been racing drag boats for more than six years. [2] It was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records, and it was not broken for 10years. "[7] He began racing in a non-blown hydroplane, winning in his first event. Drag Lists Believe it! From Austin-Bergstrom Airport, take Hwy 183 north, when you reach Anderson Lane, bear right, follow until you merge with Hwy 35, and continue north until you reach Waco, exit Lake Brazos Dr., go east approximately 3 miles past Herring Dr., and the track will be about 3/4 mile on the left. Not a bad spot on the shore for viewing. The rule was changed after the event to allow racers to race on race day even if they do not use the same car. July 14, 2017. Highlands, TX. RSVP. He made four runs at over 160 MPH, setting a speed record for B/Gas dragster at 163.04 MPH. ", PHOTO CREDITS: Eddie and Ercie Hill collection, Forrest Bond, Getty Images, Gil Rebilas, [7] He won the NDBA Nationals four times including three straight from 1982 until 1984. 20000 S Maricopa Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226. Each race fan is given a program as they walk through the gates. The 2022 Drag Boat Nationals sanctioned by the Southern Drag Boat Association on November 4-6, 2022. In 1959 he won the Texas State Championship with a time of 9.25 seconds at 161 MPH, the first unblown gas car to exceed 160 MPH. In all professional classes except Competition Hydro, Flat bottom and Jet, motor have a size limit of 565 cubic inches (CI). Supercharged hydros also require drogue parachutes similar to those used with asphalt dragsters. Dewey Etchison owner/driver It was a freak accident. Blown fuel Chrysler - De Silva hull Forget it Eddie. NDBA Unblown Fuel record holder at 134.43 mph, Hot Tomatoe " were quite popular. Charlie Allen, founder-chairman of the International Hot Boat Assn., remembers the first time he went to Irvine Lake to watch drag boats. Sr. worked for Keith Black & built the engines for Banzai. [4], Hill's entered his first drag race at the Flying Fish Lodge in Karnack, Texas in 1955. He was from Fresno, California. In 1989 Hill survived a spectacular finish line blow over at 236.51 MPH in When you look at Eddie Hill's racing career, one that spanned over four decades, be it on land or water, two wheels or four, one can't help but notice how this personable Texan's driving skills and mechanical ingenuity helped make him successful in any form of motorsports in which he chose to compete. California Death Index: Buster R. Brownfield, born Dec. 31, 1934 in Calif., died Nov. 15, 1975 in Sacramento. The Hills are active in the Cowboy Church of Henrietta, Texas, and continue to give God the glory for all their blessings. 18, 2014, Buried: Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, California. Jack Barclay jack.barclay1@aol.com (952)452-4938 Hi I'm Jack Barclay a 17 year old mini-stock racer at Elko Speedway and I'm currently looking for sponsorships for the 2015 race season at Elk More >>. He died in City of Roses Hospital while surgeons tried to save his life. As far as the future of the race in Augusta the Augusta Southern Nationals will continue to monitor the situation with Lucas and any other sanctioning bodies. In learning the real plane, he has advanced far enough to make a solo flight from, Speaking of Ercie, she took up her college career at. Ted Jones design. Drag Boats of the 1960's has 126 pages, with 52 color and 124 black and white photographs. Click Become a Member tab to contact us and get your questions answered. Inyokern, "Drag boat champ dies in accident," Long Beach Independent, July 2, 1974, "Mac Christensen, former boat racing champ," St. Petersburg Times, July 2, 1974, "Boat champion dies in mishap," Bangor Daily News, July 2, 1974, "Boat racing champ killed," Florence Morning News, July 4, 1974, California Death Index (Mack Christensen, born Aug. 31, 1933 in Utah, died June 30, 1974 in Alameda Co.), Event: world water speed record attempt. Your Texas. Mr T Biographical: Races scheduled to be held as a part of Portland's Rose Festival Marine Day were canceled due to choppy water conditions. Pending: 2023 Annual Kenmore Hydroplane Cup Testing . He won 55 of 103 races during that time. All of the proceeds from any event go back into the club to advance the sport of drag boat racing. A month after the Gators, Eddie recorded drag racing ", Member of the Auto Racing All American Team. In 1987 at the NHRA Chief Auto Parts Nationals in Ennis, Texas, where he finished runner-up, Hill blazed the quarter mile at 285.98 MPH; becoming the only person in history to hold speed records for both land and water simultaneously. An excellent way to have your name seen all weekend long! In 1963 Hill made the switch to Top Fuel. [7] He purchased Dan Pastorini's Top Fuel car and salvaged the drag boat engine from the bottom of the lake. 2022 DRAG BOAT NATIONALS. ***ADBA requires all participants and spectators to comply with local guidelines following COVID-19. Getting Here. "Renton hydro driver killed," [unidentified news clipping], June 1970, "Boat racer fatally hurt," Pittsburgh Press, June 8, 1970, "Boat driver Skaggs killed," Lodi News-Sentinel, June 8, 1970, "Hydroplane's plunge kills veteran driver," Bend Bulletin, June 8, 1970, Oregon Death Index (Charles L. Skaggs, died June 7, 1970 in Multnomah Co., age 31, wifes name was Joan), Buried: Hills Ferry Cemetery, Newman, California. The SDBA is the Fastest Show on Water!! Printer friendly MenuSearch New search featuresAcronym BlogFree tools "AcronymFinder.com Abbreviation to define Find abbreviation word in meaning location Examples: NFL, NASA, PSP, HIPAA,randomWord(s) in meaning: chat Eddie Hill (born March 6, 1936) is an American retired drag racer who won numerous drag racing championships on land and water. Draglist Facebook .