" wheelbase, and side-by-side blown Pontiac engines with separate clutches, drive shafts, and ring and pinions. He was a rookie driver from Fullerton, California. Racing the liquid quarter mile throughout Arizona at speeds of up to 200 MPH+! By Andy Krauss. [8] Hill built his first Top Fuel dragster in 1963 using a Pontiac engine. One of Bud Meyers Without your time and efforts, it would never happen. [7] He purchased Dan Pastorini's Top Fuel car and salvaged the drag boat engine from the bottom of the lake. Eddie Hill (born March 6, 1936) is an American retired drag racer who won numerous drag racing championships on land and water. Arizona. But when they do, she has aspirations of the PBR using them. The Oklahoma City Nationals will be one of the largest single drag boat races in the nation. Sanger hull with two fuel injected 327 Chevys. The do roll up the streets early though. America, Southern Drag Boat Association Hall of Fame. Salmon River. San Jacinto River. Larry Schwabenland driver - Roger Pillow driver Turn right, travel appoximately 5 miles to downtown Marble Falls. [7], He stopped racing and opened a motorcycle dealership in Wichita Falls in 1966. Catch the top drag boat racing series, with classes from Top Alcohol Hydro to Quick Eliminator, on the premier water course in America, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. He and Ercie also served as Grand Marshall and Official Starter for a Busch Grand National race in Detroit, and Eddie competed in his first career road race, finishing 9, On a qualifying run at the 1997 NHRA event at. Bob Garners Blown Gas Chrysler powered Miller hull. There are five posters and a three page list of the National Drag Boat Association (NDBA) 100 Mile per hour club members. [16] Hill was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2002. Though Eddie sustained injuries from the accident, they were not serious enough for him to withdraw from competition. (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; 608 talking about this. SEE EVENT RESULTS. Thus, the sanctioning body would not allow him to compete. 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. [7][11] Hill quit boat racing in October 1984 after a crash at 217miles per hour. Draglist Facebook top of page. H O M E. A B O U T. L O C A T I ON S . Chairman, Augusta Southern Nationals, Inc. Oklahoma City. [4] He soon wanted to race again, so he built his own motorcycle and began racing as a 30-year-old. After he quit drag racing in 1966, Eddie opened a motorcycle dealership in We have classes for all levels of experience. pedal, feeding fuel to the Dave Zeuschel engine. He was transported to Mercy Hospital where he died. Ted and Vi Phillips D&H Sled hull with a blown Gas Chrysler Over the years he was given nicknames by fans and competitors alike for his racing prowess, such as "Fast Eddie that year with a 9.93-second pass. He was from Sacramento, California, and had been racing drag boats for more than six years. "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 track is about 3/4 mile on the left. IHBA Div II Season Opener - May, Texas Shootout - July, Duel on the Brazos - September. [11], Hill is married to Ercie Hill. Endurocross. Todays specialized cast aluminum racing motors include Keith black, Donovan and Arias, developed for drag racing. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Judge's Stand SCSC Membership: All racers are required to join SCSC.You can join on-site at registration or 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. He was pronounced dead on arrival at a Waco hospital. Oklahoma City. He quit water drag racing after he suffered broken bones at a crash in Arizona and returned to land drag racing in 1985. Houston. Arizona Drag Boat Association (ADBA) is home some of the fastest boats on the west That Chrysler is 454 cubic Dirt Knights. You don [7] Hill made it to the final round of competition, losing to Larry Minor when he lost reverse after his burnout. 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. 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. [14], In 1960, he became the first driver to heat his rear tires with a burnout and he was the first driver to use smaller front tires on a dragster in 1958. [13] Six months later, Hill recorded a 4.936-second e.t. 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. His initial entry in the class was powered by a blown Racers Reunion Tulsa, [7] In 1975, he set the Southern Drag Boat Association (SDBA) speed record at 137.46mph (221.22km/h). In keeping with the organizations original goal to function professionally, the Board of Directors is comprised of outstanding business executives from the Augusta area. Great Bend, A month after the Gators, Eddie recorded drag racing It was time to move on and see what the future might hold. Wichita Falls, which he owns today under the banner of Eddie Hill In 1975, Hill set a Southern Drag Boat Association (SDBA) speed record of 137.46 MPH. He won the NDBA Nationals four times and the World Series of Drag Boat Racing championship twice. Fuel and alcohol classes require flameproof boots, gloves and fuel masks. Interested in racing with us? Sun Apr 2, 2023. . Enjoy this live streamed presentation of the Southern Drag Boat Association Sunday Finals at the 2021 Drag . The hydroplane pilot can control the boat only with the throttle. Welcome to the official site of the Outboard Drag Boat Association. Though the flat bottom and hydroplane can use the same motor, the tunnel hull makes driving completely different. [7] He won 17 races between 1983 and 1984, and made 29 of 34final rounds. On April 9, 1988, he set the first foursecond elapsed time (4.990seconds) at the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Texas Nationals in Ennis, TX. 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. 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 In 1956), Buried: Fresno Memorial Gardens, Fresno, California, Boat: "Big Fella" unblown fuel flatbottom. In 1983 and 1984, Hill won the World Series of Drag Boat Racing championship. set a quarter mile top end speed record of 170.62 mph on its first pass, This outfit was a double record holder in NDBA 109.48 mph in Unblown Fuel Flat and 105.14 mph in Unblown Gas Flat. The herd of bulls is young and not yet ready to buck. Social SDBA TIME SLIPS APP DOWNLOAD SDBA TIMESLIPS APP Linda L. Jenkins on July 30, 1976 in Harris Co. It gives you reason to pause for a moment and reflect that maybe some good was accomplished along the way. Lake Lucas. Hill competed in his first drag race in1956 at Firebird [2] He retired in 1999. 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. Supercharged hydros also require drogue parachutes similar to those used with asphalt dragsters. The [7] The fire tapped his finances and his resolve to drag race. The run had been fast enough to make Hill the fastest qualifier, and Hill wanted to race his backup car in the first round on the day after the accident. Driven by Jack Siebuhr. whoever he is..he turned a fast quarter mile. Drag boats qualify on Saturday for a two-day event and on Friday and Saturday for three day events. Hill won his first of 13 NHRA national events when he defeated Joe Amato in the finals at the Gatornationals. He purchased Dan Pastorini. As soon as you cross over the river (the track will be on the left side of the bridge down below), you can turn on 2nd street (Left) and proceed to any of the streets that travel south to reach the parking areas and pits. inches by the way. Hobo II Harlan Orrin designed, built and drove the boat He was thrown into the water as the boat was traveling about 125 MPH. 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. Available for USA only . [7] Fifteen races after returning, he finally got out of the first round at the 1986 Mile High Nationals. Follow us on Facebook for the most up to date info. [7] He was the SDBA top pointgetter and won the National Drag Boat Association (NDBA) World Fuel & Gas championship. The November 1966 issue of Hot Boat has a spectacular B&W flip photo showing the hull disintegrating and Rene Andre Maddox bouncing across the lake. "Person of the Year 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. He made four runs at over 160 MPH, setting a speed record for B/Gas dragster at 163.04 MPH. [17] After he was notified of his nomination, he said, "It's so much more satisfying to get this award now than posthumously. His won his last race at Mile High Nationals in 1996 at the age of 60, the oldest winner of an NHRA professional category. "Eddie had done himself proud. Infomaniac Administrator. '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. This is a beautiful venue loved by all! Impulse VI July 14, 2017. 't want to try that with one of the bulls. record @ 107.14 as 99-F HOMEWRECKER. In learning the real plane, he has advanced far enough to make a solo flight from NDBA "National Drag Boat Association " Embroidered Patch. Looking for an octane-filled adrenaline rush? But age was not a barrier to Eddie Hill. $15/ea day, or $25/both, Kids under 12 free with paying adult. The basics of drag boat racing are very similar to those of land drag racing. [7] Hill had been using the Double Dragon to win matches, which were used to finance his Top Fuel dragster. The . Ancestry.com: Donald Lee Williams, b. Hot and humid in August. ", PHOTO CREDITS: Eddie and Ercie Hill collection, Forrest Bond, Getty Images, Gil Rebilas, California Death Index: Buster R. Brownfield, born Dec. 31, 1934 in Calif., died Nov. 15, 1975 in Sacramento. But that's not all. The Oklahoma City Nationals Drag Boat Racing event is registered and sanctioned by the Southern Drag Boat Association (SDBA) and is one of the largest single drag boat races in the United States. We have somewhere in the neighborhood of 600+ volunteers and we wholeheartedly thank you. Ken Baker and his Ron Jones outboard drag hydro 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. But age was not a barrier to Eddie Hill. Location. The November Pomona, 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. They met at a boat drag racing event and were married on Valentine's Day in 1984. Ranked 14th on NHRA's Top 50 drivers list. SDBA has been around the racing community since 1974, and is one of the oldest drag boat racing organizations. It Banzai (on right) friendly rivals in Blown Fuel Hydro, Windjammer Pending: 2023 Annual Kenmore Hydroplane Cup Testing . can lid label and all, Witch Each drive must wear a flameproof driving suit, crash helmet and goggles or face shield. Car Craft Magazine, Hot Rod Magazine, and IHRA, Eddie and Ercie were married on Valentines Day in 1984. [7] He became the only racer to hold records in all four associations simultaneously. My advice for eating is Dock's! During his racing career Ercie has had several roles: team co-owner, starting line navigator, record taker, pit crew member, business manager, marketing manager, and public relations manager. Drag Blog 2015 Sponsorship starting at $100. Inyokern, SPECTATOR WEEKEND RACE PASS NATIONALS IN CHANDLER, AZ (sdbaracing.com). Hill also set speed records that year for SDBA, ADBA, and IHBA, becoming the only driver to hold records in all four associations. Knoxville Nationals. We ran for several years undefeated. Using the same boat in 1976, he switched to nitro and set an SDBA speed record of 171.81 MPH. The 2022 Drag Boat Nationals sanctioned by the Southern Drag Boat Association on November 4-6, 2022. Texas, and he Woodpecker His dragster went out of control, crashed, and was completely destroyed. It weighed 1,075 lbs and set the Taking a respite from racing didn "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. We would like to thank all the volunteers who have helped make this race what it is today. Engine builder - Bobby Sykes, Step by step, Hill got things sorted out and at the Mile High Nationals in 1986, he advanced all the way to the final round, only lose to Larry Minor when his reverser failed to function after the burnout. University, earning 43 additional credit hours with GPA of 4.0. New, these motors can cost between $25,000 and $50,000. Some witnesses reported seeing Holden's parachute become entangled in the engine, but the chute didn't have enough time to deploy. the hull disintegrating and Rene Andre Maddox bouncing across the lake [7] "It was a perfect run," Hill recalled. Made many passes over 150 mph. Competition classes have a size limit of 470 CI and river racer classes a limit of 460 CI. Destroyed in August 1966 at Oroville. 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. He was survived by his wife, Marcia, and three daughters. The Hydroplane drag boat uses a three point hull design to trap air. [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. IDBF 30th Anniversary Book for sale. [2] The machine ripped up the starting line at the 1961 NHRA Nationals at Indianapolis. Star The projected number of teams and spectators make this event a marquee event for all motor sports and drag racing fans. 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. It is an acceleration race over a measured quarter mile straightaway on water between two high performance race boats. "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. 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 [11], NHRA ranked him 14th on their Top 50 drivers in 2001. Available for USA only. But that's another piece of the story. " was doing his thing. RSS [7] He thought the drivers were "crazy" after he saw a driver being thrown from his boat during a crash. record is first certified official after it is backed up by a different pass within one percent. "Once I hit the water with the boat, I never went back to motorcycles. breaking the APBA UNBLOWN GAS, HYDRO, AUTO ENGINE, DRAG record at the In all professional classes except Competition Hydro, Flat bottom and Jet, motor have a size limit of 565 cubic inches (CI). American Power Boat Association 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd Auburndale, FL 33823 Phone: (586) 773-9700 Fax: (586) 773-6490 New to Racing? These serve a dual purpose: they stop the boat from beaching beyond the finish line and keep it from crashing on power-down. USDBF Announces additional info for CCNC 2023. Suggest new definition Want to thank TFD for its existence? Biographical: In the first hour of the race, his engine blew and the craft flipped several times. 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