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Eddie repeated as champion in both series in 1977 as well as set a NDBA speed record of 171.45 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. Called the Double Dragon, it had a 92 Oklahoma City. This . when he drove the quarter mile in 8.84seconds to break the previous 9.40-second record. California, he set drag boat racing on its ear when he recorded the fastest quarter mile speed ever on water at 229.00 MPH. Between 1994 and 1999, Hill won two events in seven finals and took runner-up at the Big Bud Shootout in 1998. 's car suddenly experienced severe vibration on the top end. [4] Eddie has a daughter named Sabrina and a son named Dustin. "Renton hydro driver killed," [unidentified news clipping], June 1970, "Boat racer fatally hurt," Pittsburgh Press, June 8, 1970, "Boat driver Skaggs killed," Lodi News-Sentinel, June 8, 1970, "Hydroplane's plunge kills veteran driver," Bend Bulletin, June 8, 1970, Oregon Death Index (Charles L. Skaggs, died June 7, 1970 in Multnomah Co., age 31, wifes name was Joan), Buried: Hills Ferry Cemetery, Newman, California. But age was not a barrier to Eddie Hill. [7] In 1976, he switched to nitromethane fuel and set the SDBA record with a 171.81mph (276.50km/h) run. Harlan Orrin. He was from Downey, California. More He raced in numerous types of motorcycle racing: cross country, drag racing, hare scramble, motocross, road racing, and short track. Chairman, Augusta Southern Nationals, Inc. " and Great seafood! Also, NDBA 100 mph Motorsports Hall of Fame of [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. set a quarter mile top end speed record of 170.62 mph on its first pass, Eddie now had backing needed to purchase his first custom built chassis from Dave Uyehara and the components needed to complement it. Assassin [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. Place an ad in our Race Day Program. He started racing drag boats after attending a drag boat event in 1974 and he won championships in all of the major boat drag racing sanctioning bodies. Contact Us. "The power, speed, and acceleration were all things that I had missed since I quit drag racing. top of page. Eddie and Ercie were married on Valentines Day in 1984. Hill won his first of 13 NHRA national events when he defeated Joe Amato in the finals at the Gatornationals. In 1975, Hill set a Southern Drag Boat Association (SDBA) speed record of 137.46 MPH. Miss Sled 't want to try that with one of the bulls. How bout That 's first four second vehicle has been rebuilt by Dave Uyehara and is now on display at Eddie Hill The mother of all drag boat races is coming to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park! "We thought life after drag racing might be boring, but were we wrong. " 31ST ANNUAL OF AUGUSTA SOUTHERN NATIONALS . 's Fun Cycles. Must attend 75% of scheduled races to qualify for high points championship. But when they do, she has aspirations of the PBR using them. 20000 S Maricopa Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226. 80s Funny Cars [7] In 1962, Hill ran 202.70mph (326.21km/h) two years after Chris Karamesines had the first 200mph (320km/h) pass and two years before Don Garlits had the first official 200mph (320km/h) pass. 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. Biographical: Races scheduled to be held as a part of Portland's Rose Festival Marine Day were canceled due to choppy water conditions. "Names in the news," Long Beach Press-Telegram, July 13, 1970, "Boat racer killed," Raleigh Register, July 13, 1970, "Hydroplane driver dies at Austin," Corpus Christi Times, July 13, 1970, "Death toll reaches 45 in violence," Victoria Advocate, July 13, 1970, Social Security Death Index (James Sanders, born June 18, 1927, died July 1970, SS# issued in Texas), Location: Willamette River, Portland, Oregon. Pits are a long walk from the spectator area. He won 55 of 103 races during that time. He was from Sacramento, California, and had been racing drag boats for more than six years. Drag boat racing is a form of drag racing which takes place on water rather than land. 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. '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. Venue Info, Click Logo to visit Association's Website (if available), This venue is a spectator dream. Not a bad spot on the shore for viewing. We would like to thank all the volunteers who have helped make this race what it is today. Welcome to our community. The USDBF is the governing body for the sport of dragon boat in the United States, and a founding member of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). Consider different hull designs and propulsion methods, there are three basic boat types: hydroplanes, flat bottom and jets, each with a variety of styles. Racing the liquid quarter mile throughout Arizona at speeds of up to 200 MPH+! After he quit drag racing in 1966, Eddie opened a motorcycle dealership in Honestly, it was a sobering moment when they called and told me I was being inducted along with some of the people I admired most growing up. This town is very cool, it is small, but there is a WalMart, major grocery stores, and may restaurants. In 1996 the NDBA (National Drag Boat Association) was formed. Body of Water. Texas Motorplex, WDFL.com, Special thanks to Eddie and Ercie Hill for all their help, Home record at 9.93 seconds. 's Hills Fun Cycles, and a son Dustin. Banzai Hill drove his home-built hot rod to the track and won the event.