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. '&utmxhash='+escape(h.substr(1)):'')+'" type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8">')})(); Phoenix, The KDBA is the FASTEST club to bring your boat to or just join and watch. [7] Later that season he set the a new A/Gas low e.t. Just a week earlier he had won the blown fuel flatbottom class during the California Drag Boat Championships at Long Beach with a speed of 144 MPH. The National Jet Boat Association is an organization run and hosted solely by its members. 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 July, 1966. "Low E.T. The other when he ran an elapsed time of 4.99 seconds, drag racing's Tentative: Salmon River Jet Boat Race: Start Date. At your feet are three pedals: on your right is the throttle and on your left, two petals that control the altitude of the bow with metal cavitation plates across the back of the boat. 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 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 [12] He spent five days in the hospital and was not fully recovered for a year. Pirate 4x4 Forum 369K+ members. Car Craft Magazine, Hot Rod Magazine, and IHRA, Eddie and Ercie were married on Valentines Day in 1984. 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. Its replacement, Citation II, 145.86 mph. Dave Despain Show. Lake in It is an acceleration race over a measured quarter mile straightaway on water between two high performance race boats. " after seeing one thrown from a boat during a high speed crash. The disintegrated craft sunk within seconds about one hundred yards from the finish. [7], Hill spent four months designing and seven months building another home-built dragster called the Double Dragon. Buck Smith hull, Stranger [7] He became the only racer to hold records in all four associations simultaneously. [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. More Hill But Hill didn 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). Movies One of Bud Meyers She also has written about drag racing in National Dragster, AutoWeek, Drag Racing Illustrated, and Christian motorsports magazines. [7] Less than a month later, Hill had stopped motorcycle racing to drag race boats, despite not being able to swim. [11] It was his twelfth championship. It is an acceleration race over a measured quarter mile straightaway on water between two high performance race boats. Welcome to the official site of the Outboard Drag Boat Association. Made many passes over 150 mph. Come celebrate the crowning of our 2022 Champions and Runners-ups. Using the same boat in 1976, he switched to nitro and set an SDBA speed record of 171.81 MPH. As two boats are paired up on the holding rope, a countdown clock begins before the boats get the green light. 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. His initial entry in the class was powered by a blown 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 >>. "[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. [7] Hill made it to the final round of competition, losing to Larry Minor when he lost reverse after his burnout. Phoenix, California Death Index: Delyn D. Brandon, b. Sep. 23, 1937, Oklahoma, d. Nov. 3, 1974, Kern County, Social Security Death Index: Delyn Brandon, b. Sep. 23, 1937, d. Nov. 1974, SS# issued in Oklahoma in 1955, Don Brandon, e-mail communication to site administrator, Jan. 30, 2012, "Race boat pilot killed in crash," Long Beach Press-Telegram, Nov. 4, 1974, Don Brandon, e-mail communication to site administrator, Jan. 31, 2012. This may be Joe Graffio Registration for the 2023 USDBF Club Crew National Championships in Sarasota is open. RSVP. "It was one of those fireballs that you couldn't see through," Hill said. His brother remembered him racing that boat when he had a broken leg in a cast. Because of the location of the inramp, the boats load very slowly onto the rope. From Dallas: Take Hwy 35 South to Waco (about 100 miles). 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. [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. Eddie had a lot to be proud of for his six years in liquid racing WELCOME TO THE KENTUCKY DRAG BOAT ASSOCIATION. Stay Connected with the Kentucky Drag Boat Association After Bud Meyer and Harlan split He was from Playa del Rey, California, and was a former football player for Cal State at Fresno. ABOUT SDBA: SDBA is a member driven organization that provides quality and safe racing for their members. In his early days Eddie brought innovations to drag racing that enhanced safety and performance. Hey, whats that circle boat doing at Ski-Land? SDBA has been around the racing community since 1974, and is one of the oldest drag boat racing organizations. "Person of the Year When Hill won the 1996 Mile High Nationals, he set the record for the oldest Top Fuel event winner at age 60. Yes, Virginia, he was back and with gusto. Todays specialized cast aluminum racing motors include Keith black, Donovan and Arias, developed for drag racing. In keeping with the organizations original goal to function professionally, the Board of Directors is comprised of outstanding business executives from the Augusta area. Lake Lucas. He road races for fun at Hallett Raceway in I spent five days in a hospital and a year on the mend. record at 9.93 seconds. Thanks to Weston . We would like to thank all the volunteers who have helped make this race what it is today. [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. 60s Funny Cars He purchased Dan Pastorini. [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. [4] Hill introduced the aerodynamic front wing to dragsters and charcoal masks for driver safety. The USDBF is a volunteer organization dedicated to the sport of dragon boat racing. After that, Hill decided to quit his regular job and go racing full time. 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. BoatUS provides a range of benefits and services, representation for boaters' rights, and offers many savings opportunities to more than 700,000 . Hill returned to the asphalt quarter-mile in 1985, a surface that would be on solid footing and more predicable. All images of drag boats, both hydroplanes & flatbottoms from 1964-1966. Taking a respite from racing didn [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. 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. Only the top qualifying boats will compete in the championship elimination rounds. "We thought life after drag racing might be boring, but were we wrong. 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 from Clio, Michigan. Draglist Facebook Eddie has a daughter Sabrina who is Operations Manager at Eddie He was survived by his wife, Marcia, and three daughters. He made four runs at over 160 MPH, setting a speed record for B/Gas dragster at 163.04 MPH. SEE WHATS . Forget it Eddie. Both Eddie and Ercie have a great love for animals. Dayton L. Sherrouse set a quarter mile top end speed record of 170.62 mph on its first pass, Call 602-614-0560. coast! Pontiac engine. 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. He was transported to a Starkville hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Hill said, Learn More APBA | Racing Categories Inboard info news schedule results Offshore info news schedule results He raced in numerous types of motorcycle racing: cross country, drag racing, hare scramble, motocross, road racing, and short track. 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". Sears That Chrysler is 454 cubic The motors 1600 to 4500 HP can provide enough torque to rotate the boat around the shaft. In 1993, Hill became the NHRA's oldest Top Fuel champion. 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. 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). He was married and the father of three children and was from Norwalk, California. Austin, The dates posted here are tentative. [11], NHRA ranked him 14th on their Top 50 drivers in 2001. Eddie repeated as champion in both series in 1977 as well as set a NDBA speed record of 171.45 MPH. 's the oldest Honda and " Link to IDBF CCWC event. Buzz Coats Stevens hull with two injected Chevys on fuel. Large full track grassy area for viewing. Mixed Emotions Biographical: His boat went out of control, went out of the water, and he was thrown from the boat when it re-entered the water. The do roll up the streets early though. In 1983 and 1984, Hill won the World Series of Drag Boat Racing championship. He began taking on all comers at such events as short track, hare scrambles, motocross, cross country, road racing, and drag racing. Eddie once tried to ride an unbroken horse bareback. Texas Motorplex, WDFL.com, Special thanks to Eddie and Ercie Hill for all their help, Home 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. 's well used dragster and salvaged his drag boat engine from the bottom of Using the same boat in 1976, he switched to nitro and set an SDBA speed record of 171.81 MPH. ADBA was established to enhance the sport of Drag Boat racing at a local level. State. They have dogs, cats, horses, and 30 head of Plummer bucking stock. Witch, Lil Ski Mer [7] Hill won over 100 trophies in his motorcycle career. He was from Memphis, Tennessee, where he owned McFarland Marine and was survived by his wife, Nell. The mother of all drag boat races is coming to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park! Contact Drag Boats of the 1960's has 126 pages, with 52 color and 124 black and white photographs. During those years Eddie won 55 of the 103 events he entered. (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; Biographical: He lived in Modesto, California. In the beginning, racers converted salvaged Chrysler and Chevrolet motors. Waco to " wheelbase, and side-by-side blown Pontiac engines with separate clutches, drive shafts, and ring and pinions. [7] He repeated as champion in both series in 1977, setting the NDBA record with a 170.45mph (274.31km/h) run. Undeterred, some of the drivers made exhibition runs for the onlookers. This way I'll be able to enjoy it. ODBA RACE SPONSORS VIDEOS O D B A 2017 Race Season Video NEWS 2022 Rule Book and Schedule Available. [7] Hill also set speed records that year in the SDBA (220.76mph), ADBA (215.82mph), and International Hot Boat Association (IHBA) (212.78mph). 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. Eddie Hill quit drag boats in October 1984 after a crash at 217 MPH on Social SDBA TIME SLIPS APP DOWNLOAD SDBA TIMESLIPS APP Miller Custom hull running in blown fuel flat [7] He was the SDBA top pointgetter and won the National Drag Boat Association (NDBA) World Fuel & Gas championship. The parachute helps stabilize the boat tail and hull, keeping it under control. 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. top of page. Eddie continues to race competitively to this day (May 2022) at age 86 in open wheel racecars at Hallet Motor Racing Circuit in Oklahoma. His boat hit a wave causing it to go airborne. Banzai He purchased Dan Pastorini Take Lake Brazos Dr exit and travel west past Herring. Hill was qualifying for a 1997 event at Sonoma when his car suffered severe vibration as he crossed the finish line. Drag Lists However, drag boats us a slight moving start. Popular airboat racing locations Not surprisingly airboat racing has its heart in the deep swamplands of the Florida Everglades. ", Eddie and Ercie - Charter members of the Cragar Four Second Club, Ercie - Racers for Christ 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 In 1972 he won the Texas Road Racing Championship. Race Chairman, Dayton Sherrouse, stated that this is extremely devastating news for everyone concerned with this annual event particularly with the short notice involved. 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