Over the past four decades the club has had an enormous following and dedication for the purpose of advancing the sport on the liquid quarter mile. Biographical: During qualifying, the engine in his boat seized while he was crossing the finish line at a speed of about 140 MPH. He was from Tulsa, Oklahoma. more. Biographical: He was at the end of his run when his engine seized, causing it to skip to the left and flip over. He was from El Segundo, California, and was the son of Antone and Otha Lee Bruns of Los Angeles. 7600 John Q Hammons Drive. Palmetto, FL. Biographical: He was making a half-track pass in his 482 cu. "Man dies after weekend boating accident at Lake Ming,"BakersfieldNow.com, May 7, 2010. http://www.riverracer.net/forums/showthread.php?13610-Boat-crash-fatality-not-sure-if-posted-before. 2020 by Mel Bashore. NJBA will be having a CO-Sanctioned Race with the Arizona Drag Boat Association in February in Parker Arizona. Ceremony will be held at La Paz County park Pavilion Parker, AZ. He was submerged under water for about five minutes in his safety capsule until rescue workers could extricate him. He was a 20-year veteran drag boat racer and had been the IHBRA Pro-Eliminator world champion in 2008. Roy W Doby, agent. Alternative Names. He was from Newport Beach, California. Biographical:His boat spun out of control at 201 MPH on the top end. In 1972), California Birth Index (Michael A. Neuharth, born Jan. 3, 1959 in San Joaquin Co., mothers maiden name was Mueller), Smoke on the Water: The IHBA 2005 Season Opener (DragList.com). Biographical: During qualifying, he died instantly when his boat flipped in the air and he was ejected. He suffered a spinal cord injury when he was thrown from his boat. Check out some of the samples that we have of boats that we have drawn over the years! His body was removed to a private pier where it was examined by the Douglas County coroner before being removed for an autopsy. Meeting Name: SDBA 2022 Awards Banquet. ***ADBA requires all participants and spectators to comply with local guidelines following COVID-19. Free and open company data on Oklahoma (US) company NATIONAL DRAG BOAT ASSOCIATION, L.L.C. Biographical: He was practicing to later make runs at the KDBA event at Pisgah Bay on Kentucky Lake near Grand Rivers, Kentucky. Discovery II" rocket-engined 40-foot steel and aluminum craft. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. This ad has been seen (1664534) times since being placed. National Drag Boat Association; National Drag Racing Association; National Dragon Council of Martial Arts; National Dragracing Club Denmark; National Drama Association of Trinidad and Tobago; National Dredging Team; National dress; National Dress Reform Association; National Drilling Association; National Drinking Water Advisory Council National Drag Boat Association NDBA Championships. He was from Ontario, California. He was anauto mechanicand lived in Landing, New Jersey. "Boat racing," Milwaukee Journal, June 12, 1989, "Boat racing," Chicago Sun-Times, June 12, 1989, "Dragboat racer killed when his craft flips," Los Angeles Times, June 12, 1989, Buried: New Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, California, Event: Sundance Sports Drag Boat Nationals. SDBA is a member driven organization that provides quality and safe racing for their members. 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Best way to contact us: Drop us a note using Dragboats.com messaging, click the "email seller" button below (Oklahoma (US), 26 May 1999 - ) * While we strive to keep this information correct and up-to-date, it is not the primary source, and the company registry ( see source , above) should always be referred to for definitive information He was from Fresno, California. Biographical: He had just turned 151 MPH in time trials when his boat turned over. He was transported to Harrison Methodist Hospital. It happened during qualifying. Ten days after the crash on November 22, the salvage barge crew were finally able to hoist the boat and his body to the surface. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. "Boat racer killed," Florence Times Daily, October 7, 1985, California Death Index (Rudolph Carl Muller, died Oct. 5, 1985 in Kern Co., born Jan. 25, 1953 in Calif., mothers maiden name was Hess), Location: Berenda Reservoir, near Chowchilla, California, Event: Central Valley Drag Boat Association Chowchilla Summer Showdown. Casale Gears 10-deg. He was survived by his wife, Jo-Ann. PARTS || All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. 3516 NORTH MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD "Drag racer dies at jet boat tourney,"Manila Standard, September 9, 2002, "Drag racer dies in jet boat event in Calif.,"Spartanburg Herald-Journal, September 9, 2002, "Racing accident kills man,"Jackson Clarion-Ledger, Sep. 9, 2002, Social Security Death Index (Dale W. Anderson, born June 24, 1955, died Sep. 8, 2002, SS# issued in Calif. ABOUT SDBA: SDBA is a member driven organization that provides quality and safe racing for their members. Dont miss the fastest show on water! 23, 2007, Boat: Modified Production outboard-engined drag boat. on the Fox Chain of Lakes, is the only place in the world where high performance drag boat racing takes place every Thursday Evening. He was from Kingsbury, Texas, and was survived by his wife, Yvonne. 2023 Finishline Productions. He was ejected, but the boat landed on top of him. SDBA Southern Drag Boat Association LLC. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. He was making a single pass after his competitor broke. Reservation Dates: 02/10-2/12/2023. Welcome to the official site of the Outboard Drag Boat Association. Meet BRODY MARTIN - DRIVER OF IN THE RED 505 QE, PLEASE FILL OUT THE RACER PROFILE. Twenty seconds after the accident a rescue boat reached him and they began administering CPR. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With over 43,000 images online, Dragboats.com has the largest gallery of drag boat racing images on the web. He was traveling 208 MPH when the boat suddenly lifted off the water and flipped. 1983, SS# issued in Calif. Biographical: He crashed while traveling at more than 100 MPH. "Bradenton man killed as boat flips," Sarasota Herald-Tribune, July 10, 1989, "Officials are checking out Arfons death," Ocala Star-Banner, July 11, 1989, "Racer Arfons died when boat became airborne," Gainesville Sun, July 23, 1989, "Boat racers run at record ends in death at 370 MPH," Orlando Sentinel, July 10, 1989, Norman Hechtkoff, e-mail communication to site administrator, August 8, 2010, Florida Death Index (Jon Craig Arfons, born Sep. 26, 1949, died July 9, 1989, in Highlands Co., age 39), http://www.histarmar.com.ar/InfGral/RecordsVelocidad.htm (accessed 8/8/10), Buried: cremated and his ashes were scattered at sea, Location: Berenda Reservoir, Chowchilla, California. Biographical: He was making a test run when his boat suddenly became airborne, overturned, and crashed. "Driver of race boat dies," Los Angeles Times, April 11, 1983, "20,000 turn out after boat racing accidents," Los Angeles Times, April 11, 1983, California Death Index (Barry Lewis Zenovka, born January 31, 1947 in Calif., died April 10, 1983 on Orange Co., mothers maiden name was Ault) Social Security Death Index (Barry Zenovka, born Jan. 31, 1947, died Apr. United States. 1980-89 - Drag Boat and Water Speed Record Racer Memorial 1980-1989 Craig Arfons Born: September 26, 1949 Died: July 9, 1989 Buried: East Liberty Cemetery, Green, Ohio Age: 39 Full Name: Jon Craig Arfons Nickname: Location: Lake Jackson, Sebring, Florida Event: world water speed record attempt Accident Date: July 9, 1989 Sat Feb 11, 2023. Dragboats.com has a wide variety of drag boat racing themed stickers, including Bullet Top Fuel Hydros, blown flatties, and even jet boats, as well as personal watercraft stickers. He was from Ripley, Tennessee, and had been racing boats for 25 years. In 1958), Buried: Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, Michigan, Location: Fanshawe Lake, London, Ontario, Canada, Event: London Free Press Molson Drag Boat Race. Festivals; Clubs; Vendors; Race Calendar. He was from Livonia, Michigan, and was survived by his wife, Bette, and two sons. After about three weeks, they transported him to Enloe Medical Center in Chico, California. All rights reserved. PWC WINNER: 65 THE GOLDEN CHILD - RAYTHEN BROADWAY (DRIVER), A new Driver Profile has been added! In 1962),