On his fatal run, he had been clocked at about 290 MPH and his speed increased to about 330 MPH before he shut it down. Setup and engine building are crucial to success in Outboard Drag. Although he didn't crash, the boat sustained unrepairable damage and couldn't compete on Sunday. Biographical: He was from Bellflower, California. For your boat, race car, or street rod. Followed by the always fun celebration of the winners & runners-up at the awards ceremony. Flat bottom and Jet drag boats can reach speeds of 50 MPH. Email them to me @ lkinsey77@gmail.com. 9-10, 15, 25, 2011, http://www.screamandfly.com/archive/index.php/t-213800.html (accessed 3/12/11), http://www.performanceboats.com/jet-boats/72938-pop-placecraft.html (accessed 3/12/11), http://dragboatalley.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?/topic/16/32/12.html (accessed 3/12/11), Buried: Emmanuel Episcopal Church Cemetery, Powhatan, Virginia, Location: Lake Lou Yaeger, Litchfield, Illinois, Event: National Drag Boat Association 10th Annual Midwest Championships. He was survived by his sons, James Donald and James Ronald Rogers. He was from Mount Holly, New Jersey. During his back up run later that afternoon, the wind had kicked up. "Boat racer Jack Cayer is dead," Los Angeles Times, April 15, 1980, "Services Friday for boat racer Cayer," Los Angeles Times, April 17, 1980, California Death Index (Jack Amedie Cayer, born September 1937 in Calif., died April 12, 1980 in Kern Co., mothers maiden name was Crissman), Social Security Death Index (Jack Cayer, born Sep. 17, 1937, died Apr. He was from Downey, California, and was survived by his wife, Billie, daughter, Sharon, and son, Jeff. He was transported to Heyfield Hospital, then rushed to the larger base hospital in Sale where he succumbed to his injuries later that evening. Continue reading. The 1965 Racing Runabout Dancing Bear, designed and built by Curt Brayer, is powered by a 392 Hemi fed by six Strombergs. 2023 Finishline Productions. 2023, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series. He was thrown clear of the boat and his chute opened but he hit the water hard. Bic. d.write(' 0) ? He was thrown from the boat and then hit by it. Harlan Orrin designed, built and drove the boat as a 150 with a Bud Meyers Chevy Nova engine, then as a 266 with a sbc., then at the drags with a injected gas 327. Ironically it gets its name due to its super-fast speed capacity. Speer roars to Top Fuel Hydro triumph and sets mile-per-hour record at Haas Memorial on "Lake Lucas" June 8, 2018. He spent several years in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities before passing away. record with a 5.16-second run, which was lower than the land drag racing record of 5.39 seconds. Check out some of the samples that we have of boats that we have drawn over the years! Owned by Carroll-Haas Racing and driven by Kebin Kinsley. Liquid Voodoo is a 269 Mile Per Hour Top Fuel Hydro racing with the SDBA (Southern Drag Boat Association). All rights reserved. This ad has been seen (251350) times and detail pictures have been accessed (413) since being placed. From opening day through the 1960s, the dragstrip hosted every big name in the sport of drag racing. He was a Frenchman. Contact us if you can help with information. Although disappointing, it wasn't too much of a surprise to me. Reaction time money was presented. Let's face it, racing of any kind is going to cost 98% of the competitors money, only that small top percentage can make a living at it. Lowered duallies, buying t shirts , hot chicks. Drag boat racing is returning to Lake Bryan . Shorts & and a towel. C Racing Hydro Records. He began racing in 1984 competing in his brief career in unblown fuel jet, pro gas jet, and blown fuel jet. To get the NJBA Time Slip App, please visit the App Store if you are using an iPhone, or GooglePlay if you are using an Android phone. Some of the best times . 275 drag radial world records, and with a Vortech supercharged 572 cid big block Chevy in this Mustang, another record may fall! I love drag boat racing and I have been around it for most of my life. Come find the parts you need, or sell that stuff that is sitting on your shelf. Drag Racing Boat Set 272.9 MPH Record Jan 16, 2023 1 min read Elizabeth Puckett In just three seconds, this boat broke a world record. Published: Jul. "Miscellaneous," Santa Rosa Press Democrat, May 28, 1986, California Death Index (Milton Chapman, born Aug. 9, 1941, in NY, died May 25, 1986 in Tehama, mothers maiden name was Fraser), Social Security Death Index (Milton Chapman, born Aug. 9, 1941, died May 1986, last benefit in Escondido, SS# issued 1956 in Calif), Boat: "Tinker Toy" blown alcohol hydro, bought from Art Hendy and Tim Capaldi. It seems that he may have made the decision to run that day at Tahoe against the advice of his crew and pressure to please sponsors and media in attendance. World Championship winner (A.D.B.A.) There are a lot of great people in this sport, and the sport WILL survive.

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