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IHBA - HIGH POINT, N.C.
Hello Everyone!

I tell you it was wonderful to be back in High Point, North Carolina!

It was about time...

I look forward to see this event continue which was needed for the east coast swing.

With Lucas Oil at the fore-front and making it a mission to take this sport to the next level, the future of our sport looks much brighter, Which has been long over due.

Pictured is Fast-Eddie Knox's TFH-Problem Child with MAD-MAXX Daryl Ehrlich at the helm running the second fastest pass in the history of the sport at...258.52 and Daryl got off the throttle at the first MPH light...WOW!

Odds are that the Bullet Hydro was going 260...when Daryl got off the throttle.

This weekend marks the fastest MPH runs for both the Bullet & Ellison hulls.

Every time the Liquid Quicker is on a BIG run the boat looks as if it is on rails.

In Top Fuel Hydro (TFH) was the weekend of major MPH and quick ET's and some major hitters in TFH...got the dreaded Snake Bite!

The surprise of the weekend was not seeing Speed Sports in the final after such an Awesome performance the week prior in Augusta, GA.  the Speed Sports was plagued with a broken blower snout in there bye in round-1,  then while warming in the pits a loud pop causing some engine damage prior going into the water for there semi-final.

Your winner in TFH-was the Liquid Quicker...the boat ran most of the weekend in the 4.80's & High 240's to mid 250's like a bracket boat!  Man...if these guys ever gets serious about doing a full tour they would be in major hunt for the point championship, as would Eddie Knox's Problem Child, now that Eddie & Daryl have the boat dialed in...these guys are a force to be dealt with as well...for the most part they were in the 4.70's & 250's most of the weekend.

The Fuel Monkeys...Spirit of Texas did put out some very impressive MPH numbers in the 240's but the boat has some major starting handling problem yet to be ironed out!  Once they get the starting line figured out...All I can say is here...Comes Scotty!

Hot Licks...are still having some issues getting down the track...but did make a few very nice passes...These guys are so close!!

Bob...Dude were was your Hot-rod buddy~?

Man I was so looking forward to seeing the Dragonator out to play!  Hopefully soon...In the new boat I hope!!  ;-)  Say hi to Mindy~

In TAH...who else boat your reining champion Kent Price in his Black Draggin.

Andy Rynolds did put a leg on the MPH record with a fine 225+

TAH's Mean Streak is one bad hot-rod but wild on the red-lights..has cost him the last 2-races!

Jeff...In his Castrol GTX is getting better every time he comes out.

Speaking of Snake Bit...In TAF Don in his Habit Forming has some V-Drive damage that took him out of the running...which gave the win to Andy DeMent in his beautiful Red Alert.

Steve in his All Lite Up had some parts breakage that side-lined him as well.

Jerry Davis...continues to get out there and go rounds with his beautiful machine!

Our blessing are with you Jerry on a daily basis...keep going rounds at home as well my friend ;-)

IHBA & Lucas Oil did a fine job on this event and the spectator where glad to see drag-boat racing return to there area.  Hopefully we will see IHBA/Lucas Oil return to High Point, N.C.

The boat count in High Point was...67

S/F  ;-)
Date(s): July 24-26-2009. Album by Joe "Speedfreak" Dutra. Photos by Speedfreak Racing & Photography. 1 - 445 of 445 Total. 4588 Visits.
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Great to see Tina & Dan again!

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It was great to see Mark come out to the east coast...

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Eddie walking to grab a ring side seat to watch the TFH's run.

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One of the chutes poped out!

A jet-ski brought the boat over to the dock where one of the crew-members changed out the chute.


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Eddie waiting to watch his boat run...Jenni from San Angelo to Eddie's left.

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TFH's...

Problem Child

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A little crazy off the start

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TFH-Speed Sports

4.60 @ 252.90

This was the only good pass for the S/S all weekend.


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TFH's...

Liquid Quicker...4.85 @ 238.90

Hot Licks...6.16 @ 178.50


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Nice leave!

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Darn nose is digging or plowing in!

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Once she takes a set...It is a beautiful thing! ;-)

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Scotty...6.13 @ 241

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The problems starting to set in!

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Lou & John

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Jon & I have been having a blast shooting together this year!

In the few years Jon has been shooting he has been making a fine name for himself even though  the credit goes to others! :-(

A fine young man!!  ;-)


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TAH-Black Draggin

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TAH-Mean Streak

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TAH-Daja Vu

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TFH-KEMO SABE

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Don Baushers V-Drive scattered.

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There's Jimmy...

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A Few Sponsor Plugs!  

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Duane setting up his cam~~~~

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Nancy...

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Ice-Man... :-)


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It was HOT!!!

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Ron and crew had a great weekend  ;-)

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Heah...Daryl  

I see Peggy Sue's LLama watching your back!  ;-)


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Jerrett hoping that the borrowed sponsons from Jim Dunns TAH will work for now~?

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TFH's towed to the line...

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Scott hauling as always!

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Mike losing the blower-belt

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Yup Daddy!

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A closer look at the start~

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TFH-Hot Licks looked really good till the belt came off at the 1/8 mile.

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I want to order 12 pizzas &

1-Case of Blue-berry Moon-Shine

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TFH's...

Problem Child 4.79 @ 258.53
& The Worlds fastest LLama ;-)

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Daryl Red-Lite by six-hundreds

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Hot Licks

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A Thing of Beauty!

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"R.I.P. Ron."
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TFH's...

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TFH-Problem Child

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Andy puts a leg on the TAH MPH @ 225.24 W/ 5.61 ET ;-)

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Jeff relaxing as a spectator!

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Scotty where's the Pizza's~?


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Mike taking a break & watching a hole of golf ;-)

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Heading toward the starting-line for the TFH-Final...

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The crowd went wild when Johnny's TFH-1 was playing being towed behind the TFH's...

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TFH-Semi Final...

Speed Sports-Broke!

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Your Winner!

TFH-Liquid Quicker

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The Fastest pass the Ellison hull has traveled to date ;-)

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TAH's...

Daja Vu 5.67 @ 209 Win!

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TAH-Final...

Daja Vu 5.86 @ 177.24

Black Draggin 5.79 @ 172.18 Winner!


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TFH-Final...

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Your Winner!

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Scotty Broke off the line!

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Don's Mean Machine Habit Forming broke in the final when Don hit the throttle.

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"Very cool paint"
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When it comes to boat building & repairs...there is no one better than the master craftsman

The Wolf Man ;-)


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Bob~

You think that Ron is OK~?

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I Luv my Boat!

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No Comment! :-)))

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"Is he ready in instruction..."
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Lucas Oil VIP Tent

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Mike & James were on hand to share information with the VIP visitors!

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Even the San Angelo promotor...Jenni showed up ;-)

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Shane what is in the bottle~?

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Well...It must be good enough for the motor too!

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Much Better!

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Ex-TFH Final Effort

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A Strong Hold, And...A Firm Grip is very important these days! ;-)

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Daryl's punishment for Red Lighting ;-)))

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The Winners ~> ~> ~>

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Some Cool Sunset Shots ;-)

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My buddy Jon & I have been photographing most of the racers this year, and as always it has been a blast.

We will see you all at the next one! ;-)


 
   
 
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