Drag boats qualify on Saturday for a two-day event and on Friday and Saturday for three day events. [7] Hill would have quit early in the 1986 season had he not gotten some tuning advice from a competitor that helped make his car more competitive. Door, Bumper, Clear. 10, 1941, died July 9, 1978, buried in South Park Cemetery, Pearland, TX, Texas Birth Index: Donald Lee Williams, born Mar. Texas. was quicker than Gary Beck's 5.39-second NHRA Top Fuel dragster record, the first time that the water record was lower than the land record. Hill attended a drag boat race in 1974 in "[12] His Texas A&M ring was torn off his hand; he suffered seven broken bones, a concussion, & eye injuries. More USDBF Announces additional info for CCNC 2023. 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. Gale Banks (born 1942) is an American hot rodder, drag racer, engineer, and entrepreneur who grew up in Lynwood, California.His company, Gale Banks Engineering, sells performance parts for automotive and marine engines.It specializes in diesel engines, and high end cutting edge equipment, performance parts, and auxiliaries. An excellent way to have your name seen all weekend long! Take a walk through the pits for a closer look at the equipment that makes drag boat racing unique. Designed by Roberta Nichols. [7] When Hill participated in a Daytona race in 1971, he had an opening lap at 151mph (243km/h), which was faster than factory rider Gary Nixon. In 1975, Hill set a Southern Drag Boat Association (SDBA) speed record of 137.46 MPH. [6], Hill raced at open competitions and Top Fuel events from 1955 until he retired in 1966. Racing the liquid quarter mile throughout Arizona at speeds of up to 200 MPH+! MARBLE FALLS LAKEFEST - SDBA SEASON OPENER. ", Car Craft Magazine, Hot Rod Magazine, and IHRA When he retired from drag racing in 1999, records indicate that he had posted over 460 four second runs; the best being a 4.520 seconds at 323.74 MPH. Lone The boat crashed violently and threw me into the water face first for an instantaneous stop, which broke seven bones and nearly blew my eyes out of my head. IDBF 30th Anniversary Book for sale. Jean Jennewein Blown fuel hydro, Sanger hull, Chrysler engine NDBA record holder at 165.44 mph The board not only functions as the Executive Committee, but also consists of eight Committee Chairpersons, each responsible for large areas of the actual operation of the race. Texas. Place an ad in our Race Day Program. [11], Hill is married to Ercie Hill. chance to get to know the course, and dial in their skills. We create all original artwork, and print on heavy-duty glossy cardstock. Texas E.T. Stories Fuel and alcohol classes require flameproof boots, gloves and fuel masks. He won the NDBA Nationals four times and the World Series of Drag Boat Racing championship twice. He also won Top Gas at the 1959 AHRA Championships in Map Gary Colledge This venue is one of the best natural locations in the US. [7] Fifteen races after returning, he finally got out of the first round at the 1986 Mile High Nationals. Cooler Passes available. They live on a 400 acre horse and cattle ranch on the outskirts of town where Ercie raises Tennessee Walking Horses and bucking bulls. Lil Ski Mer, Blu Mist II "Fern Ridge boat crash kills driver," Eugene Register-Guard, June 14, 1971, Social Security Death Index (Charles Holden, born May 16, 1941, died June 1971, SS# issued in Calif. 't last long for the 30 year old Texan .He wanted to get back at it again, even if it was on two wheels, plus it could help promote business. 's Fun Cycles. Movies He was transported to Alameda Hospital where he died five hours after the crash. NATIONAL DRAG BOAT ASSOCIATION: CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION - CA - MUTUAL BENEFIT: WRITE REVIEW: Address: 620 Charles St. Moorpark, CA 93021: Registered Agent: Frank D. Dade: Filing Date: March 04, 1964: File Number: 466707: Contact Us About The Company Profile For National Drag Boat Association "Photo finish in feature drag overshadows mishaps," Modesto Bee, November 1, 1976 (surname spelled Loftwinger in article), Kentucky Birth Index (Earl R. Lothringer, born Nov. 16, 1943, in Jefferson Co., mothers name was Ada Shepard), California Death Index (Earl R. Lothringer, born November 16, 1943, in Kentucky, died Oct. 31, 1976, in Stanislaus), Hal Horrocks, e-mail to site administrator, Jan. 5, 2016, Earl Lothringer driving Hal Horrocks's boat "Rollin' Thunder" at Lake Ming, Earl Lothringer, driver of Hal Horrocks's "Rollin' Thunder", Buried: Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee, Location: Oktibbeha County Lake, Starkville, Mississippi, Event: Southern Drag Boat Association event, Boat: "Ugly Duckling" blown fuel jet class. Texas. Some witnesses reported seeing Holden's parachute become entangled in the engine, but the chute didn't have enough time to deploy. This town is very cool, it is small, but there is a WalMart, major grocery stores, and may restaurants. Back in the day, Bob raced 80 mph in a 16-foot Biesemeyer with the National Drag Boat Association. We have somewhere in the neighborhood of 600+ volunteers and we wholeheartedly thank you. This venue can be pretty humid and hot. 's Canyon in Lake Lucas. Sanger hull with two fuel injected 327 Chevys. Sun Apr 2, 2023. . Sam Brown Sanger hull. The boat then disintegrated. the hull disintegrating and Rene Andre Maddox bouncing across the lake Recommended Communities. Set the NDBA record at 161 and change. He assured those that had purchased tickets in advance of the race that they will be refunded. "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. Phoenix, 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. 's://ssl':'://www')+'.google-analytics.com'+'/siteopt.js?v=1&utmxkey='+k+'&utmx='+(x?x:'')+'&utmxx='+(xx?xx:'')+'&utmxtime='+new Date().valueOf()+(h? The company has approximately 100+ employees. [7] Hill made it to the final round of competition, losing to Larry Minor when he lost reverse after his burnout. [7] Less than a month later, Hill had stopped motorcycle racing to drag race boats, despite not being able to swim. WWW.DRAGBOATCENTRAL.COM WHERE WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU WITH ALL YOUR DRAG BOAT NEEDS Drag Boat Central THE PLACE TO FIND ALL YOUR DRAG BOAT, JET BOAT, V-DRIVE, STERN DRIVE AND ALL AROUND PREFORMANCE PARTS BE SURE AND CHECK OUT WWW.RACETALK39X.COM FOR ALL THERE LIVE FEEDS FROM YOUR FAVORITE EVENTS SPECIAL THANKS TO LUCAS OIL FOR Eddie not only enjoys horses, but has developed a strong interest in road racing and acquired an Ariel Atom, a Ford GT, and a British Ultima. Also, NDBA 100 mph 2021 Championship Points Points are listed by class, slowest to fastest. "Boat racer killed," Orlando Sentinel, Dec. 20, 1970, Buried: Sierra Hills Memorial Park, Sacramento, California, Location: Fern Ridge Reservoir, Eugene, Oregon, Event: Balboa Raceways Championship Circle and Drag Boat Race. Cocktail hour begins at 6:00pm, and dinner/awards begin at 6:30pm. Other Meanings of NDBA As mentioned above, the NDBA has other meanings. SEE WHATS . Wichita Falls, [2] It was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records, and it was not broken for 10years. [7] In 1962, Hill ran 202.70mph (326.21km/h) two years after Chris Karamesines had the first 200mph (320km/h) pass and two years before Don Garlits had the first official 200mph (320km/h) pass. Biographical: He was thrown from the boat as it became airborn. [7] He had nearly completed a jet-engine powered ultralight dragster in 1963 when the NHRA outlawed all aircraft engines. In 1993, Hill became the NHRA's oldest Top Fuel champion. The November " wheelbase, and side-by-side blown Pontiac engines with separate clutches, drive shafts, and ring and pinions. [16], "Hill's 500th four-second lap bittersweet", "Pedregon sets elapsed time mark, takes Funny Car final", "Hill Among Class of Eight Inducted into Motorsports Hall Of Fame", "IHRA: Throwback Thursday - Eddie Hill makes history with the first 4-second pass", "Eddie Hill headed for Texas Motor Sports Hall of Fame", "Hill to be inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eddie_Hill&oldid=1135341652, ranked 14th on NHRA's Top 50 drivers (2001), This page was last edited on 24 January 2023, at 02:27. 10, 1941 in Harris Co., parents were Freeman Richard and Dorothy Mae Wylie Williams (sister was Mary Charlene Williams, born Dec. 10, 1948. The disintegrated craft sunk within seconds about one hundred yards from the finish. 1964-1966. Upon mounting the animal, he was provided an airborne trip to mother earth, breaking some ribs in the process. Pictures But age was not a barrier to Eddie Hill. In 1993 Eddie Hill was at the top of his game. [8] Hill built his first Top Fuel dragster in 1963 using a Pontiac engine. RSVP. [7], Hill decided to come back into drag racing for 1985. They met at a boat drag race in High Point, North Carolina, and she Jack Nichols. You can put your companys name on the side of one of the Drag Boats. Without the sanctioning body and the tasks they perform for the race such as course setup, timing system, rescue boats, driver registration, technical inspection, safety personnel, insurance and scheduling of general race activities the, race cannot be held. Forum Staff View All Virginia 482 Super Moderator. Ceremony will be held at La Paz County park Pavilion Parker, AZ. In 1983 and 1984, Hill won the World Series of Drag Boat Racing championship. The projected number of teams and spectators make this event a marquee event for all motor sports and drag racing fans. Project 1320. var sc_project=237473; The tee shirts he had printed for ", Member of the Auto Racing All American Team. [2] Hill had the first run in the foursecond range (4.990seconds), which earned him the nickname "Four Father of Drag Racing. America, Southern Drag Boat Association Hall of Fame. Arizona Drag Boat Association (ADBA) is home some of the fastest boats on the west Rescuers pulled him from the water, but a doctor at the scene said he apparently had suffered brain damage and a concussion. Junior Moto X. Kentucky Drag Boat Association. 9, 2011, http://dragboatalley.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=000402;p=0 (accessed 3/12/11), http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=31246 (accessed 3/12/11), Buried: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Covina Hills, California, Boat: "Porky Pig" blown fuel Pickle Scoop flatbottom. WELCOME TO THE KENTUCKY DRAG BOAT ASSOCIATION. SEE WHERE WE ARE RACING. Drag Lists 't want to try that with one of the bulls. at the NHRA SuperNationals at Houston on October 9, 1988. New, these motors can cost between $25,000 and $50,000. He also took home three more Wallys that year with wins in [7] Hill also set speed records that year in the SDBA (220.76mph), ADBA (215.82mph), and International Hot Boat Association (IHBA) (212.78mph). Each race fan is given a program as they walk through the gates. He was from Walnut Creek, California. During acceleration, the hydro rides mainly on a cushion of air, with only its propeller and two rear edges of its sponsons (large torpedo-shaped pods on the sides of the hull that form a tunnel similar to pontoons on a catamaran) touching the water. The Donovan is also based on the Chrysler 392 CI Hemi, while the Arias, most commonly used in Blown Gas and Blown Alcohol classes, gets its design from the more current Chevrolet 454 block with a hemi-head adaptation from Chrysler. Miss Sled Only the top qualifying boats will compete in the championship elimination rounds. In addition, Eddie has taken up flying a real plane and those with radio controls. . From Austin: Take Hwy 71 West approximate 45 miles to Hwy 281 (North). Feel free to take a few minutes to visit the pits, talk with the crews and look at the sophisticated machinery and equipment that makes it all happen. A combined effort with the new NBDA, the ADBA and some regional groups. Restored recently by Spike Morelli, Avenger 99-F 2015 Sponsorship starting at $100. Between 1994 and 1999, Hill won two events in seven finals and took runner-up at the Big Bud Shootout in 1998. You don, Both Eddie and Ercie have a great love for animals. Including Lake Racer class that offers new racers the record is first certified official after it is backed up by a different pass within one percent. Produced by Oklahoma City Events & Entertainment (OKCEE), the race is registered and sanctioned by the Southern Drag Boat Association (SDBA). Ken Baker and his Ron Jones outboard drag hydro ABOUT SDBA: SDBA is a member driven organization that provides quality and safe racing for their members. (function(){var k='0521688706',d=document,l=d.location,c=d.cookie;function f(n){if(c){var i=c.indexOf(n+'=');if(i>-1){var j=c.indexOf(';',i);return escape(c.substring(i+n.length+1,j<0?c.length:j))}}}var x=f('__utmx'),xx=f('__utmxx'),h=l.hash; Only full annual members qualify for points. But when they do, she has aspirations of the PBR using them. Air Force Base. [11], NHRA ranked him 14th on their Top 50 drivers in 2001. NDBA "National Drag Boat Association " Embroidered Patch. Eddie and Ercie were married on Valentines Day in 1984. He was from Clio, Michigan. Engine builder - Bobby Sykes, The herd of bulls is young and not yet ready to buck. Chairman, Augusta Southern Nationals, Inc. [7] Hill captured four American Drag Boat Association (ADBA) championships and was the SDBA top points earner in five consecutive years. PARTS || Dan Aaseth - Acton, CA - (661) 510-6362 This ad has been seen (482322) times since being placed. Charlie Allen, founder-chairman of the International Hot Boat Assn., remembers the first time he went to Irvine Lake to watch drag boats. In 1960, he set the NHRA record for the largest improvement in the . Movies By Andy Krauss. record @ 107.14 as 99-F HOMEWRECKER. breaking the APBA UNBLOWN GAS, HYDRO, AUTO ENGINE, DRAG record at the The power, speed, and acceleration were all the things I had missed since I quit drag racing. By the time he retired in 1999, he had won 86 events and 12 national championships for drag racing on land and water and over 100 trophies for racing motorcycles. Available for USA only. Parking is usually provided on the sides of the road. Would you believe 100.55 mph in the quarter mile? 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. All photographs were taken by me and were scanned from 35 mm slides. Pits are located quite a distance from the spectator area. "Eddie had done himself proud. Lake in [7] The fire tapped his finances and his resolve to drag race. Additional information will be posted on our website at www.augustasouthernnationals.org [7] Hill won his first national event in 1959 in a Hot Gas race at an American Hot Rod Association (AHRA) national championship event in Great Bend, Kansas. NDBA stands for National Drag Boat Association. "I started to settle the boat back into the water, and then it took off. 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