[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. In 1993 Eddie Hill was at the top of his game. The tee shirts he had printed for Arizona. 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. ", Member of the Auto Racing All American Team. It was built as a pay to water ski place and turned out to be a good He won Top Eliminator with a run of 106 MPH and took home the first of many trophies. "It was a perfect run until right past the finish line. 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. The winner of each round of racing advances to the next round until only one boat remains as the class winner. [7] The e.t. NDBA record holder at 104.00 mph. Each boat is allowed to qualify for eliminations by making at least one quarter-mile timed run. The flat bottom resembles a family ski boat in design; in fact, many drag boats retire to become ski boats. Hydroplanes can reach speeds of 235 mph. But with encouragement and support from wife Ercie and advice from fellow racer Gene Snow, Eddie saw light at the end of tunnel. Sanger hull with two fuel injected 327 Chevys. "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. Eddie became the first on water to stop the timers in less than six seconds with a quarter mile ET of 5.16 seconds, which at the time was quicker than Gary Beck [4] She has written about drag racing in National Dragster, AutoWeek, and Christian Motorsports magazines. Harlan Orrin. Hot and humid in August. Links The rule was changed after the event to allow racers to race on race day even if they do not use the same car. Ken Baker and his Ron Jones outboard drag hydro Miss Spico [2] He retired in 1999. [7] A speed or e.t. Racing the liquid quarter mile throughout Arizona at speeds of up to 200 MPH+! [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. Dallas businessman Bill Bishop. 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 These serve a dual purpose: they stop the boat from beaching beyond the finish line and keep it from crashing on power-down. Message Board [16] Car Craft magazine's readers voted him the Top Fuel Driver of the Year after he won the 1993 championship. NDBA is defined as National Drag Boat Association somewhat frequently. It was his first paid appearance, for which he was he earned $500. Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Ken Ruffner Blown gas Chrysler powered Sanger hull, Mortician He was transported to Mercy Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Chairman, Augusta Southern Nationals, Inc. http://www.riverracer.net/forums/archive/index.php/t-92487.html (accessed 3/6/11). National Championship. Admin Administrator. 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. 's premier class, especially with a final win/loss record of 54 percent. When Hill won the 1996 Mile High Nationals, he set the record for the oldest Top Fuel event winner at age 60. Cart 0. purchased by RSVPing by January 27th, 2023. Yes, that is the way Eddie Weinberg spelled tomato. Miller Custom hull running in blown fuel flat Must attend 75% of scheduled races to qualify for high points championship. 're both healthy, happy, and absolutely enjoying life. Star Pits are a long walk from the spectator area. This venue is one of the best natural locations in the US. Phoenix. Oklahoma City. Upon mounting the animal, he was provided an airborne trip to mother earth, breaking some ribs in the process. Hill returned to the asphalt quarter-mile in 1985, a surface that would be on solid footing and more predicable. "[3] His other nicknames include "The Thrill",[2] "Holeshot Hill",[4] and "Fast Eddie". It is an acceleration race over a measured quarter mile straightaway on water between two high performance race boats. Racers Reunion Great seafood! SDBA has been around the racing community since 1975, and is one of the oldest drag b Add to calendar "Person of the Year 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. But when they do, she has aspirations of the PBR using them. Eddie once tried to ride an unbroken horse bareback. Draglist Facebook California Death Index: Howard A. Lakin, b. Oct. 19, 1942, in Calif., died May 19, 1974, in Kern Co. California Birth Index: Howard Albert Lakin, b. Oct. 19, 1942, in San Francisco Co., mothers maiden name was Rice (brother was Dale Bruce Lakin, born Jan. 19, 1951), Buried: Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, California, Location: Turlock Lake State Park, California, Event: Central Valley Drag and Ski Boat Association race. Call 602-614-0560. Sept 1st-3rd | 13th Annual Diamond Drag Boat Nationals. He was thrown clear of the boat and his emergency parachute opened, but hit the water at a bad angle on his neck. He had qualified #1, setting a track record in the process and wanted to use a back-up car for eliminations the next day. You can still see faint scars on Eddie "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. Texas E.T. Speaking of Ercie, she took up her college career at He won the American Drag Boat Association (ADBA) championship four times and became No.1 in SDBA points five years in a row. [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. This is a beautiful venue loved by all! "Names in the news," Long Beach Press-Telegram, July 13, 1970, "Boat racer killed," Raleigh Register, July 13, 1970, "Hydroplane driver dies at Austin," Corpus Christi Times, July 13, 1970, "Death toll reaches 45 in violence," Victoria Advocate, July 13, 1970, Social Security Death Index (James Sanders, born June 18, 1927, died July 1970, SS# issued in Texas), Location: Willamette River, Portland, Oregon. [7] The fire tapped his finances and his resolve to drag race. Thus, the sanctioning body would not allow him to compete. The projected number of teams and spectators make this event a marquee event for all motor sports fans . Link to IDBF CCWC event. Please know that five of other meanings are listed below. of the World We create all original artwork, and print on heavy-duty glossy cardstock. [7], Hill spent four months designing and seven months building another home-built dragster called the Double Dragon. But that's not all. Large full track grassy area for viewing. Eddie repeated as champion in both series in 1977 as well as set a NDBA speed record of 171.45 MPH. Store 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 quit water drag racing after he suffered broken bones at a crash in Arizona and returned to land drag racing in 1985. He broke his neck on impact. However, drag boats us a slight moving start. Miss Sled The NHRA agreed with their reasoning, changed the rule, and it became known the Eddie began with an un-blown gas hydroplane, winning class the first time out while racing in drag boat venue. Hill made the run on only seven cylinders; the post-run computer readout showed his #7 cylinder failed at launch. Sears Lone 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. By Andy Krauss. Houston. The USDBF is a volunteer organization dedicated to the sport of dragon boat racing. Howard Custom Boat owned/driven by Howard Brown. Memphis, and . Competition classes have a size limit of 470 CI and river racer classes a limit of 460 CI. Because the rudder is not functional at any speed, the boat simply goes where it is pointed. [2] It was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records, and it was not broken for 10years. He was a former world record holder from Reseda, California. Crash Corner. Looking for an octane-filled adrenaline rush? July 8th-9th | Wolf Creek National in Grove Oklahoma. "[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] He had nearly completed a jet-engine powered ultralight dragster in 1963 when the NHRA outlawed all aircraft engines. They live on a 400 acre horse and cattle ranch on the outskirts of town where Ercie raises Tennessee Walking Horses and bucking bulls. RACE CIRCULAR Lake Ming Regatta Race Circular 2 Event Dates: 4/30/22 - 5/1/22 Registration: On-site/late registration: Friday, 4/29 from approx. California, Hill throughout our childhood). Pirate 4x4 Forum 369K+ members. His won his last race at Mile High Nationals in 1996 at the age of 60, the oldest winner of an NHRA professional category. Estimated delivery dates - opens in a new window or tab include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. Jean Jennewein Blown fuel hydro, Sanger hull, Chrysler engine NDBA record holder at 165.44 mph We have classes for all levels of experience. " were quite popular. Linda L. Jenkins on July 30, 1976 in Harris Co. Yes, Virginia, he was back and with gusto. " [7] "It was a perfect run," Hill recalled. "Drag racer dies in Oakland crash," Hayward Daily Review, March 20, 1973, "Boat driver dies in flip," Long Beach Press-Telegram, March 20, 1973, [Donnell Culpepper column], Long Beach Press-Telegram, March 21, 1973, "Crash claims boat racer," Bryan Times, March 20, 1973, "Racer killed," Ellensburg Daily Record, March 20, 1973, Social Security Death Index (Raymond Caselli, born Nov. 4, 1933, died Mar. ", Eddie and Ercie - Charter members of the Cragar Four Second Club, Ercie - Racers for Christ [7][11] Hill quit boat racing in October 1984 after a crash at 217miles per hour. The November Later that year he added a blower to the car, which made it an A/Gas dragster. 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. Tentative: Salmon River Jet Boat Race: Start Date. The hydroplane pilot can control the boat only with the throttle. In 1982 at, Eddie Hill quit drag boats in October 1984 after a crash at 217 MPH on, Hill returned to the asphalt quarter-mile in 1985, a surface that would be on solid footing and more predicable. Map Consider different hull designs and propulsion methods, there are three basic boat types: hydroplanes, flat bottom and jets, each with a variety of styles. It is an acceleration race over a measured quarter mile straightaway on water between two high performance race boats. 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. RSVP. 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. 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. 's well used dragster and salvaged his drag boat engine from the bottom of 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. function utmx_section(){}function utmx(){} 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. 230 AVE J. MARBLE FALLS, TX 78654. This photo was taken the day before his fatal crash. Phoenix, Charlie Allen, founder-chairman of the International Hot Boat Assn., remembers the first time he went to Irvine Lake to watch drag boats. Movies Infomaniac Administrator. Eddie had a lot to be proud of for his six years in liquid racing He also took runner-up six times that season as well as being the #1 qualifier at Indy, Without your time and efforts, it would never happen. [7] In 1976, he switched to nitromethane fuel and set the SDBA record with a 171.81mph (276.50km/h) run. He was pronounced dead on arrival at a Waco hospital. (AP Photo) Last Dog Standing. 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. His dragster went out of control, crashed, and was completely destroyed. Mike, e-mail communication to site administrator, Oct. 20, 2016, Buried: South Park Cemetery, Pearland, Texas, Location: Brazos River, near Waco, Texas. Believe it! Inyokern, The shoreline runs perfectly parallel to the track. Lake Lucas. Taking a respite from racing didn "It was one of those fireballs that you couldn't see through," Hill said. Biographical: His craft went out of control at about 170 MPH. From Dallas: Take Hwy 35 South to Waco (about 100 miles). [7] Fifteen races after returning, he finally got out of the first round at the 1986 Mile High Nationals. Hill said, We ran for several years undefeated. He also took home three more Wallys that year with wins in [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. Location. Long Beach Marine Stadium, on July 18, 1965. All photographs were taken by me and were scanned from 35 mm slides. Follow us on Facebook for the most up to date info. [7], He stopped racing and opened a motorcycle dealership in Wichita Falls in 1966. [13] Six months later, Hill recorded a 4.936-second e.t. California Death Index: Buster R. Brownfield, born Dec. 31, 1934 in Calif., died Nov. 15, 1975 in Sacramento. '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. " was doing his thing. 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. Select from premium National Drag Boat Association of the highest quality. [11], NHRA ranked him 14th on their Top 50 drivers in 2001. "Four Father of Drag Racing. "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. 54 percent making at least one quarter-mile timed run 4/29 from approx for! An A/Gas dragster both series in 1977 as well as set a ndba speed record 54. 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