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. He was from Clio, Michigan. More Racers Reunion 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. Smithfield, Biographical: He was traveling over 156 MPH when his boat overturned. We have classes for all levels of experience. "Four Father of Drag Racing. The first four years had been quite a learning curve for the Texas A & M graduate. Hill won the first of his thirteen NHRA national events when he beat Joe Amato in final of the 1988 Mac Tools Gatornationals. He had been using the Double Dragon to win match races and help support his Top Fuel efforts, but unfortunately the twin was totaled two months earlier in a crash at (GS Stanek Racing Photography) (Aug. 30, 2021) - What's been a busy season for the Kentucky Drag Boat Association at Lucas Oil Speedway will conclude with a big three-day, Labor Day Weekend special. It weighed 1,075 lbs and set the Project 1320. whoever he is.he turned a fast quarter mile. 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. 's well used dragster and salvaged his drag boat engine from the bottom of 31ST ANNUAL OF AUGUSTA SOUTHERN NATIONALS [7] He used the dragster to set the Texas state low elapsed time (e.t.) [13] Six months later, Hill recorded a 4.936-second e.t. Later that year he added a blower to the car, which made it an A/Gas dragster. Upon mounting the animal, he was provided an airborne trip to mother earth, breaking some ribs in the process. In 1989 Hill survived a spectacular finish line blow over at 236.51 MPH in Looking for an octane-filled adrenaline rush? 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. 's been at his side ever since, sharing the joy when things went well and offering support when they didn In 1982 he skated to a National Drag Boat Association (NDBA) Top Speed record of 229.00 mph, which stood for 10 years. He was from Fair Oaks, California. Welcome to our community. San Jacinto River. Winners and runners up are free. [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. [12] He joined one of the most underfunded and least competitive Top Fuel teams. [7] Before he quit boat drag racing, he had an elapsed time of 5.16seconds in the wet quarter mile at Firebird Lake in Chandler, Arizona. He died in City of Roses Hospital while surgeons tried to save his life. Hill set the lowest wet elapsed time (e.t.) 15, 2021 at 7:45 PM PDT. Using the same boat in 1976, he switched to nitro and set an SDBA speed record of 171.81 MPH. [7] In 1975, he set the Southern Drag Boat Association (SDBA) speed record at 137.46mph (221.22km/h). Car Craft Magazine, Hot Rod Magazine, and IHRA, Eddie and Ercie were married on Valentines Day in 1984. The herd of bulls is young and not yet ready to buck. Sept 1st-3rd | 13th Annual Diamond Drag Boat Nationals. record at 9.93 seconds. Including Lake Racer class that offers new racers the [7] He became the only racer to hold records in all four associations simultaneously. The flat bottom resembles a family ski boat in design; in fact, many drag boats retire to become ski boats. 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. " was doing his thing. 's Fun Cycles in You don Forum Staff View All Virginia 482 Super Moderator. [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. "Fast Eddie 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. In 1972 he won the Texas Road Racing Championship. Would you believe 100.55 mph in the quarter mile? Link to IDBF CCWC event. It In 1954), Location: Lake Ming, near Bakersfield, California. [7] A speed or e.t. My advice for eating is Dock's! $15/ea day, or $25/both, Kids under 12 free with paying adult. Buck Smith hull, Stranger ", Between 1994 and 1999, Hill won two events in seven finals and took runner-up at the Big Bud Shootout in 1998. Large full track grassy area for viewing. The parachute helps stabilize the boat tail and hull, keeping it under control. Not a fluke, this rig was for real, and turned a 170.76 Texas. Follow us on Facebook for the most up to date info. Each boat is allowed to qualify for eliminations by making at least one quarter-mile timed run. He was from Houston. 1440 S 8th ST COTTAGE GROVE, OREGON June 10th & 11th HIGH DESERT SHOWDOWN HAYSTACK RESERVOIR CULVER, OREGON Click here for full race schedule July 14th - 16th BI-MART SUMMER CLASH DEXTER RESERVOIR LOWELL, OREGON Race Track Venues Dexter Reservoir located in Lowell, Oregon is the Home Track for CDBA. They have dogs, cats, horses, and 30 head of Plummer bucking stock. The event is promoted very well as evidenced by the entire town of Marble Falls are wearing event shirts and drag boat window art all over town. 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. Hill said, During those years Eddie won 55 of the 103 events he entered. 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 NATIONAL DRAG BOAT ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Business Overview Corporate Transactions Office Location Street Address Corporations Business Officer Competitor Search similar business entities Corporations Similar businesses Provide Additional Information Eddie not only enjoys horses, but has developed a strong interest in road racing and acquired an Ariel Atom, a Ford GT, and a British Ultima. 2015 Sponsorship starting at $100. Lake Lucas. National Championship. All of the proceeds from any event go back into the club to advance the sport of drag boat racing. Hot and humid in August. Lokar Car Show. Pictures 's first four second vehicle has been rebuilt by Dave Uyehara and is now on display at Eddie Hill record is first certified official after it is backed up by a different pass within one percent. Drag boat racing in a family enviornment. purchased by RSVPing by January 27th, 2023. [9] He built two more Top Fuel Hemi-powered dragsters before he had an engine fire at Green Valley Race City in 1966. He broke his neck on impact. Competition classes have a size limit of 470 CI and river racer classes a limit of 460 CI. [7] Hill continued to race motorcycles and in 1972 and won the Texas state road racing championship. Chili Bowl Nationals. Without your time and efforts, it would never happen. He was from Walnut Creek, California. They met at a boat drag race in High Point, North Carolina, and she, 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. It was thought that he may have broken a rudder. Hill Military and first responders free with ID. IHBA Div II Season Opener - May, Texas Shootout - July, Duel on the Brazos - September. Engine builder - Bobby Sykes, 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. In learning the real plane, he has advanced far enough to make a solo flight from Join Community Grow Your Business. This may be Joe Graffio RSVP. Contact Us. In 1993, Hill became the NHRA's oldest Top Fuel champion. [7] The series features two races in each of the four major drag boat racing sanctioning bodies. "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. [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. This venue is one of the best natural locations in the US. The hot rod had a Model T frame and an Oldsmobile V8 engine. The winner of each round of racing advances to the next round until only one boat remains as the class winner. You can click links on the left to see detailed information of each definition, including definitions in English and your local language. RSVP. Biographical: His boat went out of control while traveling 130 MPH. "I locked up the brakes, and it felt like I needed to turn the wheel to the left, but for some reason, I didn't. ODBA RACE SPONSORS VIDEOS O D B A 2017 Race Season Video NEWS 2022 Rule Book and Schedule Available. You don, Both Eddie and Ercie have a great love for animals. [7] The machine had two engines, with each engine having its own ring gear and pinion, clutch, and driveshaft. The car went out of control and was completely destroyed. ***ADBA requires all participants and spectators to comply with local guidelines following COVID-19. [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. Ted Jones design. Like many who witnessed this form of quarter mile action for the first time, he thought the drivers were Midwestern From Austin: Take Hwy 71 West approximate 45 miles to Hwy 281 (North). Biographical: He was trying to set a new world speed record for 1,500cc inboard boats. Biographical: In the first hour of the race, his engine blew and the craft flipped several times. He also took home three more Wallys that year with wins in 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 USDBF Releases Bulletin 1 for 2023 CCNC. Ranked 14th on NHRA's Top 50 drivers list. Stories This cancellation by corporate office of Lucas Oil means the 31st Annual Augusta Southern Nationals scheduled for next week on July 21st-23rd is cancelled. Cocktail hour begins at 6:00pm, and dinner/awards begin at 6:30pm. He was transported to Kern County General Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. [4] He soon wanted to race again, so he built his own motorcycle and began racing as a 30-year-old. Drag Times 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. [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. 're both healthy, happy, and absolutely enjoying life. Racing the liquid quarter mile throughout Arizona at speeds of up to 200 MPH+! The most common motor in the Blown Fuel class is a Keith Black, which is based on the Chrysler 392 CI Hemi-Head motor, a motor design from the 1950s. Oklahoma City. 60s Funny Cars safety and health is our #1 priority***, Arizona Drag Boat Association (ADBA) is home some of the. ", PHOTO CREDITS: Eddie and Ercie Hill collection, Forrest Bond, Getty Images, Gil Rebilas, ", Car Craft Magazine [7] He thought the drivers were "crazy" after he saw a driver being thrown from his boat during a crash. 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 Ancestry.com: Donald Lee Williams, b. '&utmxhash='+escape(h.substr(1)):'')+'" type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8">')})(); He was transported to Sacred Heart General Hospital where he was pronounced dead about 45 minutes after the accident. Firebird [11], Hill is married to Ercie Hill. This outfit was a double record holder in NDBA 109.48 mph in Unblown Fuel Flat and 105.14 mph in Unblown Gas Flat. club. The NHRA agreed with their reasoning, changed the rule, and it became known the 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. Back in the day, Bob raced 80 mph in a 16-foot Biesemeyer with the National Drag Boat Association. At the first meet at Long Beach Marine Stadium, Harlan set the APBA UGH SDBA has been around the racing community since 1974, and is one of the oldest drag boat racing organizations. But Hill didn Eddie Hill (born March 6, 1936) is an American retired drag racer who won numerous drag racing championships on land and water. Chairman, Augusta Southern Nationals, Inc. [4] Hill introduced the aerodynamic front wing to dragsters and charcoal masks for driver safety. Eddie once tried to ride an unbroken horse bareback. He made four runs at over 160 MPH, setting a speed record for B/Gas dragster at 163.04 MPH. By his third race, he set a speed record for his class. Charlie Allen, founder-chairman of the International Hot Boat Assn., remembers the first time he went to Irvine Lake to watch drag boats. Turn right, travel appoximately 5 miles to downtown Marble Falls. [6], Hill raced at open competitions and Top Fuel events from 1955 until he retired in 1966. [4] "Once I hit the water with the boat, I never went back to motorcycles," Hill recalled. [7] The Double Dragon had been destroyed in a wreck two months before this fire. 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. 2022 DRAG BOAT NATIONALS. Mixed Emotions 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. Decatur, Edd Mathews and Rene Alpi for identifying. Drag Lists The next year he was back and was leading the points with two races left, but a terrible spill at the Grand River event . [7] Hill made it to the final round of competition, losing to Larry Minor when he lost reverse after his burnout. Produced by Oklahoma City Events & Entertainment (OKCEE), the race is registered and sanctioned by the Southern Drag Boat Association (SDBA). The track is about 3/4 mile on the left. Forget it Eddie. Step by step, Hill got things sorted out and at the Mile High Nationals in 1986, he advanced all the way to the final round, only lose to Larry Minor when his reverser failed to function after the burnout. 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