Biographical: During eliminations, his boat was traveling about 140 MPH when the boat began rocking back and forth on its sponsons. Hill also ran top speed for A/GD at 161.29 MPH at the NHRA Nationals in, In 1963 Hill made the switch to Top Fuel. The 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. But with encouragement and support from wife Ercie and advice from fellow racer Gene Snow, Eddie saw light at the end of tunnel. RacingJunk We would like to thank all the volunteers who have helped make this race what it is today. Event Info USDBF Announces additional info for CCNC 2023. He was from Downey, California. Biographical: Races scheduled to be held as a part of Portland's Rose Festival Marine Day were canceled due to choppy water conditions. 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. Parking is usually provided on the sides of the road. 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. We have somewhere in the neighborhood of 600+ volunteers and we wholeheartedly thank you. "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. Hey, whats that circle boat doing at Ski-Land? Owned by Roberta & We The do roll up the streets early though. 70s Funny Cars Forget it Eddie. Though the flat bottom and hydroplane can use the same motor, the tunnel hull makes driving completely different. Eddie has a daughter Sabrina who is Operations Manager at Eddie 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. Home 're both healthy, happy, and absolutely enjoying life. urchinTracker(); Over the years he was given nicknames by fans and competitors alike for his racing prowess, such as "Fast Eddie, Hill competed in his first drag race in1956 at, Later that year he added a blower to the car, which made it an A/Gas dragster. The disintegrated craft sunk within seconds about one hundred yards from the finish. He assured those that had purchased tickets in advance of the race that they will be refunded. Smithfield, at the NHRA SuperNationals at Houston on October 9, 1988. Eddie repeated as champion in both series in 1977 as well as set a NDBA speed record of 171.45 MPH. Including Lake Racer class that offers new racers the He was transported to Alameda Hospital where he died five hours after the crash. Sponsor one of the 2 lanes the drag boats will race down. Slingshot Owner - Driver Rene Andre Maddox with his foot firmly planted on the loud He was pronounced dead on arrival at a Waco hospital. But less than a month later Eddie was racing his own boat. Dragboats.com can put together some amazing Hero Cards to hand out to fans at the races. 's Fun Cycles in SDBA Paris Powerboat Grand Prix Event Info: Friday Show & Shine - Free to the public. '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. He was from Sacramento, California, and had been racing drag boats for more than six years. "Top Fuel Driver of the Year 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. [7] Hill had been using the Double Dragon to win matches, which were used to finance his Top Fuel dragster. The boat flipped over and he was thrown clear of the craft, but drowned before anyone could get to him. Made many passes over 150 mph. "Four Father Please contact the association to confirm. Drag Boats of the 1960's has 126 pages, with 52 color and 124 black and white photographs. New, these motors can cost between $25,000 and $50,000. Dont miss the fastest show on water! Texas. He purchased Dan Pastorini Hill returned to the asphalt quarter-mile in 1985, a surface that would be on solid footing and more predicable. He was from Houston. 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. 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. Built by De Silva. "[7] He began racing in a non-blown hydroplane, winning in his first event. 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. In 1973 he set the quarter mile record of 202.46 MPH. Thus, the sanctioning body would not allow him to compete. He likes to perform aerobatics to classical music, as well as put on shows for local groups, always assisted by Ercie. " Drag Times Ranked 14th on NHRA's Top 50 drivers list. Though severely bent up, drag racing His dragster went out of control, crashed, and was completely destroyed. The Hydroplane drag boat uses a three point hull design to trap air. Designed by Roberta Nichols. Restored recently by Spike Morelli, Avenger 99-F [7] The series features two races in each of the four major drag boat racing sanctioning bodies. "I started to settle the boat back into the water, and then it took off. In keeping with the organizations original goal to function professionally, the Board of Directors is comprised of outstanding business executives from the Augusta area. Chowchilla, Great seafood! [7] Hill won over 100 trophies in his motorcycle career. Message Board [7] In 1976, he switched to nitromethane fuel and set the SDBA record with a 171.81mph (276.50km/h) run. Map RSS, Drag Photos "Person of the Year A combined effort with the new NBDA, the ADBA and some regional groups. can lid label and all, Witch Buried: Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, California, Location: Lake Ming, near Bakersfield, California. [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. 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. Social Security Death Index: Buster Brownfield, born Dec. 31, 1934, died Nov. 1975, SS# issued in Calif. The track is about 3/4 mile on the left. ". American Power Boat Association 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd Auburndale, FL 33823 Phone: (586) 773-9700 Fax: (586) 773-6490 New to Racing? NDBA "National Drag Boat Association " Embroidered Patch. 230 AVE J. MARBLE FALLS, TX 78654. Ancestry.com: Donald Lee Williams, b. "It was a perfect run until right past the finish line. Door, Bumper, Clear. They live on a 400 acre horse and cattle ranch on the outskirts of town where Ercie raises Tennessee Walking Horses and bucking bulls. [2][7] Hill finished in the Top 10 in Top Fuel points for all but one of the years between 1987 and 1995. Please know that five of other meanings are listed below. 's Hills Fun Cycles, and a son Dustin. Contact 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. He was thrown clear of the boat and his emergency parachute opened, but hit the water at a bad angle on his neck. Draglist Twitter It is an acceleration race over a measured quarter mile straightaway on water between two high performance race boats. Sun Apr 2, 2023. . [7] In his third race he set the class top speed. Oklahoma City. America, Southern Drag Boat Association Hall of Fame. [7] Hill continued to race motorcycles and in 1972 and won the Texas state road racing championship. Knoxville Nationals. He was the national champion in 1971 and 1972 while driving his unblown fuel hydro "Crucifier." 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. They live on a 400 acre horse and cattle ranch on the outskirts of town where Ercie raises Tennessee Walking Horses and bucking bulls. California, in 1960 to race Jack Chrisman and his Sidewinder dragster. After Bud Meyer and Harlan split He ran four rear slicks in open competition, and two for smokier runs at match races. Buck Smith hull, Stranger He was survived by his wife, Marcia, and three daughters. pass at Ski Land in (May 1966?). Lokar Car Show. Dallas businessman Bill Bishop. At Amarillo Eddie set an ET record for the class at 8.84 seconds. [7] The fire tapped his finances and his resolve to drag race. Blog 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. Eddie began to race the motorcycles he was selling and sometimes modified them for better performance. 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 >>. 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. From Dallas: Take Hwy 35 South to Waco (about 100 miles). 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. It was thought that he may have broken a rudder. He quit water drag racing after he suffered broken bones at a crash in Arizona and returned to land drag racing in 1985. Highlands, TX. Find the perfect National Drag Boat Association stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. 's thinking about getting his sport pilot license. [7] He repeated as champion in both series in 1977, setting the NDBA record with a 170.45mph (274.31km/h) run. Andres is reported in fair condition in an Oroville hospital. Howard Custom Boat owned/driven by Howard Brown. For the protection of the drivers, officials and spectators, all boats, motors and drivers equipment receive a careful technical inspection before event registration. 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. This way I'll be able to enjoy it. 2022 DRAG BOAT NATIONALS. Car Craft Magazine, Hot Rod Magazine, and IHRA, Eddie and Ercie were married on Valentines Day in 1984. He pretty much sat out the 1997 season. Each boat is allowed to qualify for eliminations by making at least one quarter-mile timed run. Pontiac powered unblown gas dragster. Linda L. Jenkins on July 30, 1976 in Harris Co. In addition, Eddie has taken up flying a real plane and those with radio controls. Whether flat bottom, hydro or jet, the drivers equipment is essentially the same. Stories In 1951, California Birth Index: Buster Ross Brownfield, born Dec. 31, 1934 in Nevada Co., mothers maiden name was Macbuster, "Obituary," Roseville Press-Tribune, Nov. 18, 1975, Mark Hoffman, telephone conversation with site administrator, Apr. Buck Smith hull owned by Bob Thomas. Ski-Land near Perris, California which is near Riverside & March The 1988 season brought corporate sponsorship from Super Shops and Pennzoil, thanks to help from, A month after the Gators, Eddie recorded drag racing, In 1989 Hill survived a spectacular finish line blow over at 236.51 MPH in, In 1993 Eddie Hill was at the top of his game. 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. 's finances took a quite a hit. when he drove the quarter mile in 8.84seconds to break the previous 9.40-second record. Sr. worked for Keith Black & built the engines for Banzai. Mr T [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. Witch, Lil Ski Mer The National Jet Boat Association is an organization run and hosted solely by its members. Links 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. When Hill retired in 1999, he had won 12national season point championships on land or water,[7] and had won more than 100trophies in motorcycles and 86drag events between his land and water careers. Your that year with a 9.93-second pass. 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 Stories Since retiring from NHRA drag racing at the end of 1999, the Hills now pursue hobbies and interests they had no time for during life on the road. May 10, 1941 in Houston, TX, died July 9, 1978 in Waco, TX, "Killed during boat race," El Paso Times, July 11, 1978, Find a Grave: Donald Lee Williams, b. Mar. Take Lake Brazos Dr exit and travel west past Herring. The craft cartwheeled a few times and Holden was thrown out. It weighed 1,075 lbs and set the club. Undeterred, some of the drivers made exhibition runs for the onlookers. Impulse VI Augusta Southern Nationals ~ Powered by Wordpress ~ Designed by MARJAC. Biographical: He lived for several months after the accident, succumbing to heart failure in a convalescent hospital. During those years Eddie won 55 of the 103 events he entered. SEE EVENT RESULTS. this was before chute jackets boys and girls. More the hull disintegrating and Rene Andre Maddox bouncing across the lake inches by the way. Biographical: He was traveling at more than 150 MPH when his boat became airborne and flipped over on top of him. Believe it! Not a bad spot on the shore for viewing. Edd Mathews and Rene Alpi for identifying. 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 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. 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. The 1988 season brought corporate sponsorship from Super Shops and Pennzoil, thanks to help from Buried: Sierra Hills Memorial Park, Sacramento, California, Location: Nimbus Lake, near Folsom, California, Boat: Keith Black Chrysler-powered "Zip Code". The tee shirts he had printed for San Jacinto River. It was the end of an era. [2] Hill had the first run in the foursecond range (4.990seconds), which earned him the nickname "Four Father of Drag Racing. "Four Father of Drag Racing. The car went out of control and was completely destroyed. Location. Later that year he added a blower to the car, which made it an A/Gas dragster. 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. Drag boats qualify on Saturday for a two-day event and on Friday and Saturday for three day events. Place an ad in our Race Day Program. BoatUS provides a range of benefits and services, representation for boaters' rights, and offers many savings opportunities to more than 700,000 . [7] He purchased Dan Pastorini's Top Fuel car and salvaged the drag boat engine from the bottom of the lake. He was transported to Mercy Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. You don, Both Eddie and Ercie have a great love for animals. 20000 S Maricopa Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226. The cars were faster, quicker, and growing in popularity. [4] Hill introduced the aerodynamic front wing to dragsters and charcoal masks for driver safety. D&H Sled hull with a blown fuel Chrysler, Adios two "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. Event a marquee event for all their blessings since we need a head count for catering four at! 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