Drag Boat Racing

Drag Boat Racing is a kind of drag racing on the water. As with conventional drag racing on land is also to a certain distance ( 1/4 mile ) run, but with a flying start. The highlight of the season in Phoenix (Arizona ), where begin the IHBA World Finals the best drivers of the different classes each year.

Popularity

In the U.S., developed with Drag Boat Racing a new motorsport division. Similar to the motorboat GPs will also be placed in drag-boat events on a colorful gemixtes framework program value, so that as many people come. Many an organizer packs even a motorboat stunt show with the event schedule. Outside the U.S. is drag-boat racing, however, largely unknown. Some smaller events there but also in Europe. These are usually the same race, as in the U.S., which are also organized by the same organizers who then spend these races as a European tour.

Known drivers

  • Eddie Hill
  • Ron Braaksma
  • Dan Pastorini
  • Al Bush
  • Fred Oden
  • Jack Ostrander
  • Ray Caselli

Racing classes

On each day of the race, many classes are represented. Differences between the classes are not necessarily speed or engine limitations, but may include, for example regulations for a specific chassis.

Phoenix (Arizona)
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