Mike, e-mail communication to site administrator, Oct. 20, 2016, Buried: South Park Cemetery, Pearland, Texas, Location: Brazos River, near Waco, Texas. Flat Bottom drag boats cannot be designed with a tunnel bottom, although a modification called a runner bottom is now accepted. 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 USDBF Announces additional info for CCNC 2023. You can still see faint scars on Eddie ", Car Craft Magazine, Hot Rod Magazine, and IHRA While making an exhibition run, Skaggs was thrown from his boat when it became airborne and nose-dived into the water. It is an acceleration race over a measured quarter mile straightaway on water between two high performance race boats. record @ 107.14 as 99-F HOMEWRECKER. July 14, 2017. He was from Renton, Washington. Without your time and efforts, it would never happen. "[7] Hill had managed to steer straight down a course that was lined with trees. RSVP. In 1996 the NDBA (National Drag Boat Association) was formed. 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. Follow us on Facebook for the most up to date info. Level II Coaches Course offered. Hill returned to the asphalt quarter-mile in 1985, a surface that would be on solid footing and more predicable. California. Upon mounting the animal, he was provided an airborne trip to mother earth, breaking some ribs in the process. It gives you reason to pause for a moment and reflect that maybe some good was accomplished along the way. However, being away from dragster technology since 1966, his re-entry in Top Fuel became a struggle. Blown fuel Chrysler - De Silva hull then at the drags with a injected gas 327. Ted Jones design. [2] He retired in 1999. [7] The series features two races in each of the four major drag boat racing sanctioning bodies. The Kentucky Drag Boat Association has announced a four-event schedule for the 2021 season, with the quartet of MAVTV Motorsports Network races all scheduled for the state-of-the-art Lake Lucas at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. However, drag boats us a slight moving start. Stories Waco to [7] Amato and Hill met in four final rounds that season, with Hill winning three. Boats registered in exhibition do not qualify. Jack Barclay. He broke his neck on impact. But that's not all. Driven by Jack Siebuhr. How bout that? BoatUS provides a range of benefits and services, representation for boaters' rights, and offers many savings opportunities to more than 700,000 . Weather is sometimes unpredictable. Todays specialized cast aluminum racing motors include Keith black, Donovan and Arias, developed for drag racing. record is first certified official after it is backed up by a different pass within one percent. [7] In 1976, he switched to nitromethane fuel and set the SDBA record with a 171.81mph (276.50km/h) run. Built by De Silva. Set the NDBA record at 161 and change. Ralph Dubois D&H Sled hull with a blown gas Chrysler. California, in 1960 to race Jack Chrisman and his Sidewinder dragster. Eddie journeyed to 's the oldest Honda and All images of drag boats, both hydroplanes & flatbottoms from 1964-1966. 's been at his side ever since, sharing the joy when things went well and offering support when they didn He was from Walnut Creek, California. Forget it Eddie. "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. Eddie Hill (born March 6, 1936) is an American retired drag racer who won numerous drag racing championships on land and water. On gasoline? 't stop there. Ted and Vi Phillips D&H Sled hull with a blown Gas Chrysler Consider different hull designs and propulsion methods, there are three basic boat types: hydroplanes, flat bottom and jets, each with a variety of styles. Social Security Death Index: Buster Brownfield, born Dec. 31, 1934, died Nov. 1975, SS# issued in Calif. 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. [4] "Once I hit the water with the boat, I never went back to motorcycles," Hill recalled. This town is very cool, it is small, but there is a WalMart, major grocery stores, and may restaurants. Buried: Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, California, Location: Lake Ming, near Bakersfield, California. All images of drag boats, both hydroplanes & flatbottoms from The car went out of control and was completely destroyed. Both Eddie and Ercie have a great love for animals. State. Citation II Store Only the top qualifying boats will compete in the championship elimination rounds. It was the end of an era. Firebird Find National Drag Boat Association stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Pomona, 's car suddenly experienced severe vibration on the top end. 2023 Finishline Productions. We create all original artwork, and print on heavy-duty glossy cardstock. 1966 issue of Hot Boat has a spectacular B&W flip photo showing He likes to perform aerobatics to classical music, as well as put on shows for local groups, always assisted by Ercie. Later that year he added a blower to the car, which made it an A/Gas dragster. The 2022 Drag Boat Nationals sanctioned by the Southern Drag Boat Association on November 4-6, 2022. PHOTO CREDITS: Eddie and Ercie Hill collection, Forrest Bond, Getty Images, Gil Rebilas. ", Member of the Auto Racing All American Team. The 1992 season saw Eddie become the oldest driver (56) on record to win a NHRA national event, the Gatornationals. www.racerh2o.com www.sdbaracing.com SUBSCRIBE!! 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. Detroit. as a 150 with a Bud Meyers Chevy Nova engine, then as a 266 with a sbc., Pits are located quite a distance from the spectator area. After Bud Meyer and Harlan split Banzai (on right) friendly rivals in Blown Fuel Hydro, Windjammer But Hill didn [12] He spent five days in the hospital and was not fully recovered for a year. Eddie has a daughter Sabrina who is Operations Manager at Eddie They live on a 400 acre horse and cattle ranch on the outskirts of town where Ercie raises Tennessee Walking Horses and bucking bulls. During those years Eddie won 55 of the 103 events he entered. The basics of drag boat racing are very similar to those of land drag racing. 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 was thrown clear of the boat and his emergency parachute opened, but hit the water at a bad angle on his neck. His initial entry in the class was powered by a blown 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". 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 9th out of 50 drivers at the Fast Masters Series for Racing Legends in Indianapolis. In 1960, he set the NHRA record for the largest improvement in the . However, drag boats us a slight moving start. [7], Hill spent four months designing and seven months building another home-built dragster called the Double Dragon. Since the hydros travel on a cushion of air, a sudden reduction of power changes the aerodynamics dramatically. He raced in numerous types of motorcycle racing: cross country, drag racing, hare scramble, motocross, road racing, and short track. 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. ABOUT SDBA: SDBA is a member driven organization that provides quality and safe racing for their members. 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. 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 Ceremony will be held at La Paz County park Pavilion Parker, AZ. 's neck from the burns he received in the incident. He was pronounced dead on arrival at a Waco hospital. Sun Apr 2, 2023. . whoever he is..he turned a fast quarter mile. Each race fan is given a program as they walk through the gates. Chili Bowl Nationals. 's Hills Fun Cycles, and a son Dustin. Fuel and alcohol classes require flameproof boots, gloves and fuel masks. Parking is usually provided on the sides of the road. coast! Hill set the lowest wet elapsed time (e.t.) After he quit drag racing in 1966, Eddie opened a motorcycle dealership in This is a beautiful venue loved by all! We have somewhere in the neighborhood of 600+ volunteers and we wholeheartedly thank you. We will announce Read More, Augusta Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc. 1901 N Leg Rd Augusta, GA 30909 (706) 736-2211 Read More, Augusta Southern Nationals is proud to announce that A B Beverage of Augusta, GA will join us as a sponsor Read More, The Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization, attracting leisure and meeting visitors and fostering visitor Read More, Augusta Southern Nationals ~ Powered by Wordpress ~ Designed by MARJAC. By Andy Krauss. Lake Lucas. 31ST ANNUAL OF AUGUSTA SOUTHERN NATIONALS 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. Using the same boat in 1976, he switched to nitro and set an SDBA speed record of 171.81 MPH. 15, 2021 at 7:45 PM PDT. [11] It was his twelfth championship. 18.2K views. The hydroplane pilot can control the boat only with the throttle. Last Dog Standing. $15/ea day, or $25/both, Kids under 12 free with paying adult. Texas. 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 Stay Connected with the Kentucky Drag Boat Association Like small profile front tires on dragsters (1958), charcoal-filled breathing masks (1959), tire smoking burnouts, which are standard in all professional and most sportsman classes today (1960), and aerodynamic front wing on dragsters (1963). The interior pages are also on the highest quality waxed paper, capable of showing off the photographs to their finest degree. Looking for an octane-filled adrenaline rush? Hill ". It started to lift into the air before it turned on its left side and nosed into the water. Interested in racing with us? An excellent way to have your name seen all weekend long! He was transported to Mercy Hospital where he died. "[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. The KDBA is the FASTEST club to bring your boat to or just join and watch. "Four Father He ended up being runner-up in points again in 1996. SEE WHERE WE ARE RACING. [7] He thought the drivers were "crazy" after he saw a driver being thrown from his boat during a crash. 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. Knoxville Nationals. "We thought life after drag racing might be boring, but were we wrong. We have classes for all levels of experience. 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. Harlan Orrin. Biographical: He was racing Dan Pastorini when his boat became airborne and flipped over. [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. You can click links on the left to see detailed information of each definition, including definitions in English and your local language. July 8th-9th | Wolf Creek National in Grove Oklahoma. [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. Eddie continues to race competitively to this day (May 2022) at age 86 in open wheel racecars at Hallet Motor Racing Circuit in Oklahoma. During those years Eddie won 55 of the 103 events he entered. 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 The boat flipped over and he was thrown clear of the craft, but drowned before anyone could get to him. The most common motor in the Blown Fuel class is a Keith Black, which is based on the Chrysler 392 CI Hemi-Head motor, a motor design from the 1950s. breaking the APBA UNBLOWN GAS, HYDRO, AUTO ENGINE, DRAG record at the [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. Available for USA only . Join Community Grow Your Business. He was from Sacramento, California, and had been racing drag boats for more than six years. A Jet drag boat can have any hull design, but differs from other drag boats types by the jet pump, which is its sole means of propulsion and steering. Smithfield, "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. Location. " and 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. Each boat is allowed to qualify for eliminations by making at least one quarter-mile timed run. Restored recently by Spike Morelli, Avenger 99-F Biographical: During eliminations, his boat was traveling about 140 MPH when the boat began rocking back and forth on its sponsons. A veteran of 20 years in drag racing, first as a record . Eddie Your Companys name will be mentioned 100s of times during the race. H O M E. A B O U T. L O C A T I ON S . That Chrysler is 454 cubic 't want to try that with one of the bulls. Drag boat racing in a family enviornment. The company has approximately 100+ employees. [12] He joined one of the most underfunded and least competitive Top Fuel teams. He was transported to Sacred Heart General Hospital where he was pronounced dead about 45 minutes after the accident. Gary Colledge He won the American Drag Boat Association (ADBA) championship four times and became No.1 in SDBA points five years in a row. Memphis, and PARTS || Dan Aaseth - Acton, CA - (661) 510-6362 This ad has been seen (482322) times since being placed. He road races for fun at Hallett Raceway in, In addition, Eddie has taken up flying a real plane and those with radio controls. The 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. It was built as a pay to water ski place and turned out to be a good NDBA stands for National Drag Boat Association. Texas Motorplex, WDFL.com, Special thanks to Eddie and Ercie Hill for all their help, Home This may be Joe Graffio The SDBA is the Fastest Show on Water!! Hot and humid in August. 145.86 mph. 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. In fact, the car dug holes in the starting line at the 1961 NHRA Nationals in Indianapolis. He was from Fair Oaks, California. 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. RSS, Drag Photos Chowchilla, "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. [4] He soon wanted to race again, so he built his own motorcycle and began racing as a 30-year-old. As with land-based drag racing, competitors race their vehicles for the lowest elapsed time (low ET) over a straight race course of a defined length. Hill made the run on only seven cylinders; the post-run computer readout showed his #7 cylinder failed at launch. This . They have dogs, cats, horses, and 30 head of Plummer bucking stock. (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; Harlan Orrin designed, built and drove the boat Houston, Hill made two more trips into the fours, a 4.99 in the semis and 4.936 in the finals, the quickest elapsed time ever recorded at the time. The USDBF is the governing body for the sport of dragon boat in the United States, and a founding member of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). They live on a 400 acre horse and cattle ranch on the outskirts of town where Ercie raises Tennessee Walking Horses and bucking bulls. Over the years he was given nicknames by fans and competitors alike for his racing prowess, such as "Fast Eddie 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. NDBA Unblown Fuel record holder at 134.43 mph, Hot Tomatoe This venue can be pretty humid and hot. His brother remembered him racing that boat when he had a broken leg in a cast. All rights reserved. Racing the liquid quarter mile throughout Arizona at speeds of up to 200 MPH+! Eddie Hill quit drag boats in October 1984 after a crash at 217 MPH on "Fast Eddie in April 1966. Mixed Emotions Point in One of his four passes in the 1960 event set the B/Gas dragster record at 163.04mph (262.39km/h), so Hill quit his job to become a full-time drag racer. During competition, if either boat crosses the starting line before the green light is illuminated, it is disqualified. Take Lake Brazos Dr exit and travel west past Herring. 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. "Person of the Year 're both healthy, happy, and absolutely enjoying life. The Augusta Southern Nationals Drag Boat Race has been notified by the sanctioning body (Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series) for our race that effective immediately they are cancelling half of the remaining races for 2017, which includes the Augusta race, due to reoccurring financial losses they are incurring for the race series. In 1993 Eddie Hill was at the top of his game. Hobo II The dealership is still open (as of 2008), and it is now the oldest Honda and Kawasaki dealership in Texas. D&H Sled hull with a blown fuel Chrysler, Adios two [7] Between 1994 and 1999, Hill won his final two events in seven finals. He was from Fresno, California. Biographical: He was trying to set a new world speed record for 1,500cc inboard boats. Draglist Twitter MARBLE FALLS LAKEFEST - SDBA SEASON OPENER. 60s Funny Cars His boat hit a wave causing it to go airborne. [7] Less than a month later, Hill had stopped motorcycle racing to drag race boats, despite not being able to swim. Select from premium National Drag Boat Association of the highest quality. July 29th-30th | KDBA Show-Me Shootout on Lake Lucas. The KDBA Drag Boat Spring Opener is set for May 14-16, followed by the KDBA Summer Thunder on Lake Lucas June 12-13 and the Show-Me Shootout July 31-August 1. [4] Eddie has a daughter named Sabrina and a son named Dustin. In keeping with the organizations original goal to function professionally, the Board of Directors is comprised of outstanding business executives from the Augusta area. He died in City of Roses Hospital while surgeons tried to save his life. I spent five days in a hospital and a year on the mend. 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. Star [7] He used the dragster to set the Texas state low elapsed time (e.t.) Body of Water. Blown fuel Chrysler The Augusta Southern Nationals Drag Boat Race has been notified by the sanctioning body (Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series) for our race that effective immediately they are cancelling half of the remaining races for 2017, which includes the Augusta race, due to reoccurring financial losses they are incurring for the race series. California, he set drag boat racing on its ear when he recorded the fastest quarter mile speed ever on water at 229.00 MPH. 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. Highlands, TX. The disintegrated craft sunk within seconds about one hundred yards from the finish. [7] He was inducted in the NHRA Drag Racing Hall of Fame in 1978,[4] and the Texas Motor Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. Additional tickets can be He quit water drag racing after he suffered broken bones at a crash in Arizona and returned to land drag racing in 1985. "Four Father of Drag Racing. Although some events listed on our schedule are scheduled for the same weekends every year, it is always best to contact either the event's website or the hosting associations website. 2022 DRAG BOAT NATIONALS - Welcome to Wild Horse Pass - Wild Horse Pass. Dont miss the fastest show on water! The basics of drag boat racing are very similar to those of land drag racing. 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. Miss Spico Decatur, This outfit was a double record holder in NDBA 109.48 mph in Unblown Fuel Flat and 105.14 mph in Unblown Gas Flat. Sponsor one of the 2 lanes the drag boats will race down. "It was a perfect run until right past the finish line. Hill drove his home-built hot rod to the track and won the event. This outfit ran on nitro methane and Eddie usually poured in the whole Linda L. Jenkins on July 30, 1976 in Harris Co. club. Riggins, ID. Pictures Each of the boats is clocked for an elapsed time (ET) that is determined from the time it takes the boat to cover the quarter-mile race from start to finish. Tentative: Salmon River Jet Boat Race: Start Date. [4] She has written about drag racing in National Dragster, AutoWeek, and Christian Motorsports magazines. Racing the liquid quarter mile throughout Arizona at speeds of up to 200 MPH+! Believe it! SEE WHATS . Social SDBA TIME SLIPS APP DOWNLOAD SDBA TIMESLIPS APP The Oklahoma City Nationals will be one of the largest single drag boat races in the nation. San Jacinto River. var sc_invisible=1; _uacct = "UA-5841050-2"; Ski-Land near Perris, California which is near Riverside & March " were quite popular. Military and first responders free with ID. Select from premium National Drag Boat Association of the highest quality. You don Dave Despain Show. [11], Hill is married to Ercie Hill. Sept 1st-3rd | 13th Annual Diamond Drag Boat Nationals. BOAT INSTALLATION HARDWARE: Fiberglass Seats NEW Original 2 Rib Design White or Black Gelcoat std size 18 1/2" wide $135 ea.wide boy size 20 1/2" wide $150 ea Carbon Fiber Seats NEW hand laid $350 ea 's next race car would have two engines, which he spent four months designing and seven months building. Pictures [7], He stopped racing and opened a motorcycle dealership in Wichita Falls in 1966. 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