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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. Boats registered in exhibition do not qualify. 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. Harlan Orrin designed, built and drove the boat " wheelbase, and side-by-side blown Pontiac engines with separate clutches, drive shafts, and ring and pinions. 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. If you purchased your ticket(s) from an outlet or an individual, please go back to them with your ticket(s) for Read More, NOTICE OF RACE CANCELLATION 31ST ANNUAL OF AUGUSTA SOUTHERN NATIONALS The Augusta Southern Nationals Drag Boat Race has been notified Read More, Click Here to purchase your tickets online at the ASN Box Office PLEASE NOTE: ALL ADVANCE SELLS ENDS ON FRIDAY, Read More. All images of drag boats, both hydroplanes & flatbottoms from 1964-1966. Set the NDBA record at 161 and change. July, 1966. [7] He used four rear racing slick tires in open competitions for faster passes, and two rear slicks in match competitions to produce smokier passes. All images of drag boats, both hydroplanes & flatbottoms from Lil Ski Mer, Blu Mist II " were quite popular. Dirt Knights. Biographical: In the first hour of the race, his engine blew and the craft flipped several times. 23, 1945, died Feb. 1, 1970), http://billkuhn.wordpress.com/2008/05/11/mac-bale-driving-the-old-sanger-top-fuel-hydro-climax/ (accessed 7/10/10), Buried: Oak Hill Cemetery, Ballard, California. (AP Photo) Chili Bowl Nationals. 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. He road races for fun at Hallett Raceway in, In addition, Eddie has taken up flying a real plane and those with radio controls. This . record at 9.93 seconds. His brother remembered him racing that boat when he had a broken leg in a cast. All of the proceeds from any event go back into the club to advance the sport of drag boat racing. Jim Ramsey Blown fuel flat with a Sanger hull and a supercharged Chrysler. Buck Smith hull, Stranger "Four Father of Drag Racing. Endurocross. [7] Hill set the record as the oldest Top Fuel champion when he won the season championship as a 57-year-old. 's Hills Fun Cycles, and a son Dustin. [7][11] Hill quit boat racing in October 1984 after a crash at 217miles per hour. Biographical: His craft went out of control at about 170 MPH. Its a great way to get your name in front of every race fan. This town is very cool, it is small, but there is a WalMart, major grocery stores, and may restaurants. 's premier class, especially with a final win/loss record of 54 percent. This starting system was implemented as a safety precaution because it is difficult for a boat driver to determine if the boat will launch straight from a standing start. . But with encouragement and support from wife Ercie and advice from fellow racer Gene Snow, Eddie saw light at the end of tunnel. Popular airboat racing locations Not surprisingly airboat racing has its heart in the deep swamplands of the Florida Everglades. National Championship. 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. "Low E.T. He was traveling at an estimated 100 MPH at the time of the accident. In 1958 Eddie built a NDBA record holder at 104.00 mph. 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. Phoenix, One of his previous boats was a blown gas hydro named "Deliverance." The original Citation flipped and disintegrated on its first trip thru the liquid quarter mile, in 1965. Weather is sometimes unpredictable. He was thrown clear of the boat and his emergency parachute opened, but hit the water at a bad angle on his neck. 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. [7] He thought the drivers were "crazy" after he saw a driver being thrown from his boat during a crash. 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. eman, email communication to site administrator, Dec. 14, 2018, "Wild ride," Los Angeles Times, Aug. 20, 1975, "A Turn for the worse," Pottstown Mercury, Aug. 20, 1975, "Call him lucky," Long Beach Independent, Aug. 20, 1975, Buried: Thetford Township Cemetery, Clio, Michigan, Location: Holloway Reservoir, near Columbiaville, Michigan. However, drag boats us a slight moving start. 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. "I started to settle the boat back into the water, and then it took off. This outfit was a double record holder in NDBA 109.48 mph in Unblown Fuel Flat and 105.14 mph in Unblown Gas Flat. This starting system was implemented as a safety precaution because it is difficult for a boat driver . After he quit drag racing in 1966, Eddie opened a motorcycle dealership in 2022 SDBA Nationals (Open Race/No Points) | Southern Drag Boat Association @ Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park Hosted by Southern Drag Boat Association at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park on Fri. Nov. 4, 2022 @ 02:00 PM Hosted by Southern Drag Boat Association at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park on Fri. Nov. 4, 2022 @ 02:00 PM Only the top qualifying boats will compete in the championship elimination rounds. The shoreline runs perfectly parallel to the track. Race Schedule | Columbia Drag Boat Association | United States 2023 RACE SCHEDULE Tentative Schedule. The American Powerboat Association (who have latterly expressed interest in sanctioning races and bringing the sport to a wider audience with a more commercial platform). Assassin He was transported to a Starkville hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. [7], Hill decided to come back into drag racing for 1985. record is first certified official after it is backed up by a different pass within one percent. Not a fluke, this rig was for real, and turned a 170.76 Eddie began to race the motorcycles he was selling and sometimes modified them for better performance. [2] He retired in 1999. Whether flat bottom, hydro or jet, the drivers equipment is essentially the same. record with a 5.16-second run, which was lower than the land drag racing record of 5.39seconds. 608 talking about this. Called the Double Dragon, it had a 92 For the protection of the drivers, officials and spectators, all boats, motors and drivers equipment receive a careful technical inspection before event registration. The track is about 3/4 mile on the left. Please contact the association to confirm. Sonoma, The event is promoted very well as evidenced by the entire town of Marble Falls are wearing event shirts and drag boat window art all over town. Ranked 14th on NHRA's Top 50 drivers list. 1966 issue of Hot Boat has a spectacular B&W flip photo showing He was transported to Alameda Hospital, but died from his injuries about three hours later. The Kentucky Drag Boat Association returns to Lake Lucas this weekend for the final time in 2021, for the 11th annual Diamond Drag Boat Nationals. Oklahoma, and at Eagle He also built two more Top Fuel dragsters with blown hemis before calling it quits in 1966 after an engine fire at Green Valley Raceway in During those years Eddie won 55 of the 103 events he entered. Ted and Vi Phillips D&H Sled hull with a blown Gas Chrysler inches by the way. He assured those that had purchased tickets in advance of the race that they will be refunded. [6], Hill raced at open competitions and Top Fuel events from 1955 until he retired in 1966. Six months later at the NHRA Supernationals in The cars were faster, quicker, and growing in popularity. 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. There are five posters and a three page list of the National Drag Boat Association (NDBA) 100 Mile per hour club members. There are five posters and a three page list of the National Drag Boat Association (NDBA) 100 Mile per hour club members. That Chrysler is 454 cubic Because the rudder is not functional at any speed, the boat simply goes where it is pointed. "We thought life after drag racing might be boring, but were we wrong. But less than a month later Eddie was racing his own boat. They have dogs, cats, horses, and 30 head of Plummer bucking stock. This cancellation by corporate office of Lucas Oil means the 31st Annual Augusta Southern Nationals scheduled for next week on July 21st-23rd is cancelled. Drag Lists Forget it Eddie. Branch of NATIONAL DRAG BOAT ASSOCIATION (California (US)) Registered Address MONTGOMERY COUNTY AIRPORT ROUTE 22 CONROE, TX 77303 United States Alternative Names NATIONAL DRAG BOAT ASSOCIATION (trading name, 1986-10-08 - 1988-12-05) Inactive Directors / Officers Roy W Doby, agent Registry Page https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/coa/ser. [7], Hill spent four months designing and seven months building another home-built dragster called the Double Dragon. 's finances took a quite a hit. [7] The machine had two engines, with each engine having its own ring gear and pinion, clutch, and driveshaft. Dayton L. Sherrouse H O M E. A B O U T. L O C A T I ON S . The . I had to do something that was counterintuitive, and it spooked me. Banzai At Amarillo Eddie set an ET record for the class at 8.84 seconds. " was doing his thing. However, by 1974, with no time to race nationally on the professional circuit, he sought other ways to satisfy his need for speed. Dave Despain Show. It was his first paid appearance, for which he was he earned $500. In addition, Eddie has taken up flying a real plane and those with radio controls. 20000 S Maricopa Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226. The National Jet Boat Association is an organization run and hosted solely by its members. "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. Texas. [7] Hill continued to race motorcycles and in 1972 and won the Texas state road racing championship. Follow us on Facebook for the most up to date info. [4] He soon wanted to race again, so he built his own motorcycle and began racing as a 30-year-old. The mother of all drag boat races is coming to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park! "Eddie had done himself proud. "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. Over the years he was given nicknames by fans and competitors alike for his racing prowess, such as "Fast Eddie "Hydro driver Bale killed," Hayward Daily Review, February 2, 1970, "Drag boat driver killed in crash at Lake Ming," Los Angeles Times, February 2, 1970, Find a Grave website (Malcolm Lewis Bale, buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California, born Apr. SDBA Paris Powerboat Grand Prix Event Info: Friday Show & Shine - Free to the public. However, being away from dragster technology since 1966, his re-entry in Top Fuel became a struggle. Hill had the first run in the four second range (4.990 seconds), which earned him the nickname "Four Father of Drag Racing." His other nicknames include "The Thrill", "Holeshot Hill", and "Fast Eddie". In 1983 and 1984, Hill won the World Series of Drag Boat Racing championship. [7] In 1982, his Top Fuel hydroplane went 229.00mph (368.54km/h) at an NDBA event to set the world's record for a quarter mile water drag at Chowchilla, California. Dewey Etchison owner/driver Pending: Highlands Spring Classic: Start Date. Show more. In 1963 Hill made the switch to Top Fuel. It was built as a pay to water ski place and turned out to be a good From Austin: Take Hwy 71 West approximate 45 miles to Hwy 281 (North). SEE WHERE WE ARE RACING. Owned by Roberta & RSS Engine builder - Bobby Sykes, The boat then disintegrated. SDBA has been around the racing community since 1975, and is one of the oldest drag b Add to calendar Forever 17. D&H Sled hull with a blown fuel Chrysler, Adios two " had left a mark for all to see. At the first meet at Long Beach Marine Stadium, Harlan set the APBA UGH MARBLE FALLS LAKEFEST - SDBA SEASON OPENER. Biographical: He was thrown from the boat as it became airborn. Other Meanings of NDBA As mentioned above, the NDBA has other meanings. [11] It was his twelfth championship. Eddie has a daughter Sabrina who is Operations Manager at Eddie Our mission is to provide an organization and forum for one of the hottest spectator sports in the United States - Championship Outboard Drag Racing. Free and open company data on California (US) company NATIONAL DRAG BOAT ASSOCIATION (company number 0466707), 620 CHARLES ST., MOORPARK, CA 93021 Competition classes have a size limit of 470 CI and river racer classes a limit of 460 CI. Movies In the beginning, racers converted salvaged Chrysler and Chevrolet motors. Decatur, Lokar Car Show. Biographical: He was traveling at more than 150 MPH when his boat became airborne and flipped over on top of him. He was a former world record holder from Reseda, California. The NHRA had a rule that the car used for qualifying had to be used in the event, so the sanctioning body did not allow him to compete. Owned by Buck Smith & driven by Larry Swabenland. "crazy We ran for several years undefeated. Speaking of Ercie, she took up her college career at Pontiac engine. Atlanta, and He won the NDBA Nationals four times and the World Series of Drag Boat Racing championship twice. His initial entry in the class was powered by a blown, After he quit drag racing in 1966, Eddie opened a motorcycle dealership in, Hill attended a drag boat race in 1974 in, Eddie began with an un-blown gas hydroplane, winning class the first time out while racing in, From 1978 to 1984, Hill moved up to the premier class of quarter mile water racing, blown fuel hydro. How bout That 's first four second run during an IHRA race at the Texas Motorplex, when he put his dragster in the twilight zone with an elapsed time of 4.990 seconds. Hill returned to the asphalt quarter-mile in 1985, a surface that would be on solid footing and more predicable. Between 1994 and 1999, Hill won two events in seven finals and took runner-up at the Big Bud Shootout in 1998. Including Lake Racer class that offers new racers the 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. We have somewhere in the neighborhood of 600+ volunteers and we wholeheartedly thank you. 266 cubic inch hydros. Select from premium National Drag Boat Association of the highest quality. at the NHRA SuperNationals at Houston on October 9, 1988. His boat hit a wave causing it to go airborne. But age was not a barrier to Eddie Hill. ", 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 ABOUT SDBA: SDBA is a member driven organization that provides quality and safe racing for their members. 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