"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. Oklahoma City. Hey, whats that circle boat doing at Ski-Land? 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. Bob Garners Blown Gas Chrysler powered Miller hull. In fact, the car dug holes in the starting line at the 1961 NHRA Nationals in Indianapolis. Eddie now had backing needed to purchase his first custom built chassis from Dave Uyehara and the components needed to complement it. Ancestry.com: Donald Lee Williams, b. Biographical: His boat went out of control while traveling 130 MPH. The herd of bulls is young and not yet ready to buck. This . Buried: Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, California, Location: Lake Ming, near Bakersfield, California. H O M E. A B O U T. L O C A T I ON S . ", PHOTO CREDITS: Eddie and Ercie Hill collection, Forrest Bond, Getty Images, Gil Rebilas, 's finances took a quite a hit. Biographical: In the first hour of the race, his engine blew and the craft flipped several times. Interested in racing with us? Larry Schwabenland driver - Roger Pillow driver 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. [7] Between 1994 and 1999, Hill won his final two events in seven finals. By '74 he was racing drag boats, and by '76 it was Fuel Hydros. [7], He stopped racing and opened a motorcycle dealership in Wichita Falls in 1966. Eddie [7] Hill captured four American Drag Boat Association (ADBA) championships and was the SDBA top points earner in five consecutive years. of the World PHOTO CREDITS: Eddie and Ercie Hill collection, Forrest Bond, Getty Images, Gil Rebilas. Large full track grassy area for viewing. "Boat racer killed," Orlando Sentinel, Dec. 20, 1970, Buried: Sierra Hills Memorial Park, Sacramento, California, Location: Fern Ridge Reservoir, Eugene, Oregon, Event: Balboa Raceways Championship Circle and Drag Boat Race. Drag Lists The only losing season Bale ever had was 1969-70, when our middle brother Mac was racing. [7] He won the NDBA Nationals four times including three straight from 1982 until 1984. Hill was qualifying for a 1997 event at Sonoma when his car suffered severe vibration as he crossed the finish line. Kawasaki dealership in the Drag Boats of the 1960's has 126 pages, with 52 color and 124 black and white photographs. Called the Double Dragon, it had a 92 230 AVE J. MARBLE FALLS, TX 78654. It was the end of an era. 's://ssl':'://www')+'.google-analytics.com'+'/siteopt.js?v=1&utmxkey='+k+'&utmx='+(x?x:'')+'&utmxx='+(xx?xx:'')+'&utmxtime='+new Date().valueOf()+(h? I had to do something that was counterintuitive, and it spooked me. Restored recently by Spike Morelli, Avenger 99-F [4] She had several roles during his career, including team co-owner, starting line navigator, record taker, pit crew member, business manager, marketing, and public relations. 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). Biographical: He was racing Dan Pastorini when his boat became airborne and flipped over. In his early days Eddie brought innovations to drag racing that enhanced safety and performance. Biographical: He was thrown from the boat as it became airborn. Mike, e-mail communication to site administrator, Oct. 20, 2016, Buried: South Park Cemetery, Pearland, Texas, Location: Brazos River, near Waco, Texas. Blog All images of drag boats, both hydroplanes & flatbottoms from 1964-1966. Blog Buck Smith hull owned by Bob Thomas. 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. as a 150 with a Bud Meyers Chevy Nova engine, then as a 266 with a sbc., [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. In 1996 the NDBA (National Drag Boat Association) was formed. Map 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. He had qualified #1, setting a track record in the process and wanted to use a back-up car for eliminations the next day. 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. Because of the location of the inramp, the boats load very slowly onto the rope. 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 Oklahoma City. whoever he is..he turned a fast quarter mile. The flat bottom resembles a family ski boat in design; in fact, many drag boats retire to become ski boats. 't want to try that with one of the bulls. You can click links on the left to see detailed information of each definition, including definitions in English and your local language. 10, 1941, died July 9, 1978, buried in South Park Cemetery, Pearland, TX, Texas Birth Index: Donald Lee Williams, born Mar. Links Biographical: Races scheduled to be held as a part of Portland's Rose Festival Marine Day were canceled due to choppy water conditions. More record is first certified official after it is backed up by a different pass within one percent. Eddie Hill quit drag boats in October 1984 after a crash at 217 MPH on We are a member driven organization that provides quality and safe racing for our members. From 1978 to 1984, Hill moved up to the premier class of quarter mile water racing, blown fuel hydro. Getting Here. Biographical: Just after winning his race at a speed of 131.38 MPH, the boat started riding on its side and then nosed into the water. Infomaniac Administrator. Miss Sled Hill had two broken toes and a shoulder contusion, which were not serious injuries. He was from Fresno, California. PARTS || Dan Aaseth - Acton, CA - (661) 510-6362 This ad has been seen (482322) times since being placed. Texas. The projected number of teams and spectators make this event a marquee event for all motor sports fans . [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. RSS, Drag Photos _udn = "none"; 18, 2014, Buried: Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, California. Racing the liquid quarter mile throughout Arizona at speeds of up to 200 MPH+! It was the end of an era. Highlands, TX. His initial entry in the class was powered by a blown He was transported to Kern General Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. No additional tickets will be sold at the event since we need a head count for catering. Because the rudder is not functional at any speed, the boat simply goes where it is pointed. Jack Nichols. We have classes for all levels of experience. club. in April 1966. But with encouragement and support from wife Ercie and advice from fellow racer Gene Snow, Eddie saw light at the end of tunnel. The 1988 season brought corporate sponsorship from Super Shops and Pennzoil, thanks to help from The Oklahoma City Nationals will be one of the largest single drag boat races in the nation. can lid label and all, Witch They live on a 400 acre horse and cattle ranch on the outskirts of town where Ercie raises Tennessee Walking Horses and bucking bulls. Inyokern, 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 Also, NDBA 100 mph [7], Hill decided to come back into drag racing for 1985. Other Meanings of NDBA As mentioned above, the NDBA has other meanings. Forum Staff View All Virginia 482 Super Moderator. Destroyed in August 1966 at Oroville. function utmx_section(){}function utmx(){} 608 talking about this. 's Hills Fun Cycles, and a son Dustin. He was from Fair Oaks, California. NDBA (redirected from National Drag Boat Association) Copyright 1988-2018 AcronymFinder.com, All rights reserved. Since the hydros travel on a cushion of air, a sudden reduction of power changes the aerodynamics dramatically. 007 Panic Mouse Ray Casselli. 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. Texas, and he Engine builder - Bobby Sykes, ", Racers for Christ In keeping with the organizations original goal to function professionally, the Board of Directors is comprised of outstanding business executives from the Augusta area. 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