Destroyed in August 1966 at Oroville. Using the same boat in 1976, he switched to nitro and set an SDBA speed record of 171.81 MPH. 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. Link to this page: Military and first responders free with ID. American Power Boat Association 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd Auburndale, FL 33823 Phone: (586) 773-9700 Fax: (586) 773-6490 New to Racing? 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. Each of the boats is clocked for an elapsed time (ET) that is determined from the time it takes the boat to cover the quarter-mile race from start to finish. partnership, he formed a partnership with Pete Altman & Wayne Rexwinkle. . In 1982 at Hill drove his home-built hot rod to the track and won the event. He purchased Dan Pastorini Updated: May. 's Fun Cycles. 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. 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 Engine builder - Bobby Sykes, Decatur, California, Hill Buzz Burns and Fag Campoy In 1993 Eddie Hill was at the top of his game. 18, 2014, Bill Roberts, e-mail communication to site administrator, Aug. 1, 2014, Location: Oakland Marine Stadium, California, Event: American Powerboat Spring National Championships, Boat: "Panic Mouse" blown fuel flatbottom. You don 1970-79 - Drag Boat and Water Speed Record Racer Memorial 1970-1979 Charles Abajian Born: September 16, 1947 Died: May 20, 1978 Buried: Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, California Age: 30 Full Name: Charles Arthur Abajian Nickname: Location: Lake Ming, near Bakersfield, California Event: Coors Boat Drag Nationals Accident Date: May 20, 1978 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. [13] Six months later, Hill recorded a 4.936-second e.t. Ken Ruffner Blown gas Chrysler powered Sanger hull, Mortician Set the NDBA record at 161 and change. 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. ADBA was established to enhance the sport of Drag Boat racing at a local level. Bob Garners Blown Gas Chrysler powered Miller hull. pass at Ski Land in (May 1966?). 608 talking about this. Speaking of Ercie, she took up her college career at Stay Connected with the Kentucky Drag Boat Association [7] "It was a perfect run," Hill recalled. Popular airboat racing locations Not surprisingly airboat racing has its heart in the deep swamplands of the Florida Everglades. His boat hit a wave causing it to go airborne. Printer friendly MenuSearch New search featuresAcronym BlogFree tools "AcronymFinder.com Abbreviation to define Find abbreviation word in meaning location Examples: NFL, NASA, PSP, HIPAA,randomWord(s) in meaning: chat Sr. worked for Keith Black & built the engines for Banzai. Banzai Pits are located quite a distance from the spectator area. The KDBA is the FASTEST club to bring your boat to or just join and watch. Gary Colledge He ended up being runner-up in points again in 1996. 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. this was before chute jackets boys and girls. $15/ea day, or $25/both, Kids under 12 free with paying adult. Buried: Sierra Hills Memorial Park, Sacramento, California, Location: Nimbus Lake, near Folsom, California, Boat: Keith Black Chrysler-powered "Zip Code". He pretty much sat out the 1997 season. "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. 10, 1941 in Harris Co., parents were Freeman Richard and Dorothy Mae Wylie Williams (sister was Mary Charlene Williams, born Dec. 10, 1948. 80s Funny Cars Biographical: He lived in Modesto, California. Retirement (Eddie prefers to call it full time playing) is great. Crash Corner. "Drag boat champ dies in accident," Long Beach Independent, July 2, 1974, "Mac Christensen, former boat racing champ," St. Petersburg Times, July 2, 1974, "Boat champion dies in mishap," Bangor Daily News, July 2, 1974, "Boat racing champ killed," Florence Morning News, July 4, 1974, California Death Index (Mack Christensen, born Aug. 31, 1933 in Utah, died June 30, 1974 in Alameda Co.), Event: world water speed record attempt. In 1989 Hill survived a spectacular finish line blow over at 236.51 MPH in 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. Ancestry.com: Donald Lee Williams, b. He was transported to Sacred Heart General Hospital where he was pronounced dead about 45 minutes after the accident. At Amarillo Eddie set an ET record for the class at 8.84 seconds. During those years Eddie won 55 of the 103 events he entered. [7] Fifteen races after returning, he finally got out of the first round at the 1986 Mile High Nationals. Banzai (on right) friendly rivals in Blown Fuel Hydro, Windjammer But Hill didn Additional tickets can be In all professional classes except Competition Hydro, Flat bottom and Jet, motor have a size limit of 565 cubic inches (CI). SEE EVENT RESULTS. 't want to try that with one of the bulls. Home Stories 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. [7] Between 1994 and 1999, Hill won his final two events in seven finals. 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 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.