Interested in racing with us? 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. 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 Forget it Eddie. Call 602-614-0560. In 1972 he won the Texas Road Racing Championship. My advice for eating is Dock's! He was transported to Mercy Hospital where he died. The 2022 Drag Boat Nationals sanctioned by the Southern Drag Boat Association on November 4-6, 2022. S P O N S O R S. B L O G. S C H E D U L E. L I V E. More. Consider different hull designs and propulsion methods, there are three basic boat types: hydroplanes, flat bottom and jets, each with a variety of styles. We have classes for all levels of experience. One of Bud Meyers Eddie [7] Hill also set speed records that year in the SDBA (220.76mph), ADBA (215.82mph), and International Hot Boat Association (IHBA) (212.78mph). ", PHOTO CREDITS: Eddie and Ercie Hill collection, Forrest Bond, Getty Images, Gil Rebilas, Andres is reported in fair condition in an Oroville hospital. He was thrown clear of the boat and his emergency parachute opened, but hit the water at a bad angle on his neck. [7] He used four rear racing slick tires in open competitions for faster passes, and two rear slicks in match competitions to produce smokier passes. [7] The Double Dragon had been destroyed in a wreck two months before this fire. Sept 1st-3rd | 13th Annual Diamond Drag Boat Nationals. It started to lift into the air before it turned on its left side and nosed into the water. As for the radio-controlled variety, Hill has over 40 nitro, methanol, and gas-burning aircraft with wing spans over 11 feet, along with six radio-controlled helicopters. Lake Lucas. [12] He joined one of the most underfunded and least competitive Top Fuel teams. ", Car Craft Magazine Drag boat racing is a form of drag racing which takes place on water rather than land. A month after the Gators, Eddie recorded drag racing The Hydroplane drag boat uses a three point hull design to trap air. Message Board Dont miss the fastest show on water! when he drove the quarter mile in 8.84seconds to break the previous 9.40-second record. Citation II Find National Drag Boat Association stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. 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. Memphis, and 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. first ever run below five seconds. 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 Venue Info, Click Logo to visit Association's Website (if available), This venue is a spectator dream. 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). The cars were faster, quicker, and growing in popularity. His boat hit a wave causing it to go airborne. We have classes for all levels of experience. 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 Canyon in [2] The machine ripped up the starting line at the 1961 NHRA Nationals at Indianapolis. Movies Movies Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series. American Power Boat Association 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd Auburndale, FL 33823 Phone: (586) 773-9700 Fax: (586) 773-6490 New to Racing? "Fern Ridge boat crash kills driver," Eugene Register-Guard, June 14, 1971, Social Security Death Index (Charles Holden, born May 16, 1941, died June 1971, SS# issued in Calif. Drag Boats of the 1960's has 126 pages, with 52 color and 124 black and white photographs. 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. All images of drag boats, both hydroplanes & flatbottoms from 1964-1966. The interior pages are also on the highest quality waxed paper, capable of showing off the photographs to their finest degree. Between 1994 and 1999, Hill won two events in seven finals and took runner-up at the Big Bud Shootout in 1998. Hobo II [7] He was the SDBA top pointgetter and won the National Drag Boat Association (NDBA) World Fuel & Gas championship. 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 An excellent way to have your name seen all weekend long! Would you believe 100.55 mph in the quarter mile? Each boat is allowed to qualify for eliminations by making at least one quarter-mile timed run. Like many who witnessed this form of quarter mile action for the first time, he thought the drivers were He won the NDBA Nationals four times and the World Series of Drag Boat Racing championship twice. He was from Houston, Texas. Dwight retained the speed record, but Mac out-raced him, winning every race he entered except the 1968 Nationals in Perris, CA, Mac's first race, in which he was runner up. PHOTO CREDITS: Eddie and Ercie Hill collection, Forrest Bond, Getty Images, Gil Rebilas. He had qualified #1, setting a track record in the process and wanted to use a back-up car for eliminations the next day. Level II Coaches Course offered.