He was transported to High Point Memorial Hospital. '.webs.com' : 'none'; --> 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 from Sequim, Washington, and was survived by his wife, Judy, and three children. (function(){var k='0521688706',d=document,l=d.location,c=d.cookie;function f(n){if(c){var i=c.indexOf(n+'=');if(i>-1){var j=c.indexOf(';',i);return escape(c.substring(i+n.length+1,j<0?c.length:j))}}}var x=f('__utmx'),xx=f('__utmxx'),h=l.hash; Followed by the always fun celebration of the winners & runners-up at the awards ceremony. 2015 Colorado River Challenge - Parker, AZ. "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. Biographical: He was thrown from his boat near the start when the front end of the craft came up. Please note that the information provided here will be posted publicly on this page. Ceremony will be held at La Paz County park Pavilion Parker, AZ. Recommended Communities. The caption tandem of boat number 28 skim across the water. Biographical: He had only raced his boat a few times prior to his fatal accident. His father was Walt Arfons and his uncle was Art Arfons, both land speed record holders from the 1960s. Check out some of the samples that we have of boats that we have drawn over the years! There are a lot of great people in this sport, and the sport WILL survive. The time slips are in this app, along with audio from the race weekend! He was thrown from the boat after it left the water. It was thought that possibly a prop blade had snapped. RSVP. Boat detail. He was from Ontario, California. His boat went airborne at high speed, then flipped, and disintegrated. Twenty seconds after the accident a rescue boat reached him and they began administering CPR. Southern Drag Boat Association. His death was the fourth in the space of thirty days in drag boat racing. They tried to talk him into returning to Walker Lake to attempt the record. In 1959, last residence in Riverside, CA), http://teamrfc.org/DonErmshar.shtml (accessed 7/25/10), In loving memory of Don Ermshar (Facebook), Buried:East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, Provo, Utah. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. "Boat crash claims Lance Faulkner,"Deseret News, Nov. 27, 2001, "Racer remembered for putting others first,"Deseret News, Jan. 14, 2002, Location:Lake Ming, near Bakersfield, California. He was survived by his wife, Jo-Ann. Casale 12-deg V-drive, Midplate, no in/out, no Whirlaway, no gears $650 "Memorial service set for boat racer," Los Angeles Times, April 30, 1980, California Birth Index (Jeffrey Antone Bruns, born October 29, 1955 in L.A. Co., mothers maiden name was Keyes), Social Security Death Index (Jeffrey Bruns, born Oct. 29, 1955, died Apr. on the Fox Chain of Lakes, is the only place in the world where high performance drag boat racing takes place every Thursday Evening. Biographical: He was trying to break the world water speed record of 317.6 MPH set by Ken Warby in 1978. "Crash victim loved racing,"Merced Sun-Star, October 5, 2004, "Landing man killed in California boat mishap while trying to set world record,"New Jersey Highlands News Service, October 11, 2004, http://dragboatracing.com/Community/Forums/tabid/54/aft/35688/Default.aspx (accessed 7/25/10), http://www.pbase.com/richard/boat_races (accessed 7/25/10), Boat: "White Thunder" River Races jet boat. Very Competitive Pricing - Will ship World Wide. Other Resources: Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. He was from Ashland, Ohio, and had been a national champion in the American Drag Boat Association in 1981. chance to get to know the course, and dial in their skills. "Boat racer killed in Sunday mishap," Mount Carmel Daily Republican-Register, September 13, 1982, "Wright, world record-holder for propeller-driven boats, killed," Los Angeles Times, September 13, 1982. Biographical: He was traveling about 120 MPH during time trials when his boat suddenly dipped to the right. 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All rights reserved. We can even draw custom decals of YOUR boat! The race control tower. 24 posts. November 3rd and Sacramento Raceway. Copyright 2022 Southern Dragboat Association LLC - All Rights Reserved. Biographical: He died of neck and chest injuries several hours after his boat flipped over at more than 180 MPH. Best way to contact us: Drop us a note using Dragboats.com messaging, click the "email seller" button below He was from Mount Holly, New Jersey. Biographical: He was testing an innovative hull designed to tunnel air under the boat. The first points race begins in March for NJBA at Lake Ming. If you have privacy or any other concerns about the information on this page, please use this link to the contact form. We are a member driven organization that provides quality and safe racing for our members. He was submerged under water for about five minutes in his safety capsule until rescue workers could extricate him. United States. Thank you, Pat Kinsey, for sponsoring these awards. The 2022 Drag Boat Nationals sanctioned by the Southern Drag Boat Association on November 4-6, 2022. 16 National Drag Boat Association Premium High Res Photos. He was thrown from the boat and then hit by it. Choose dates and number of adults in room. Scott Lumbert piloted David Kirkland's "Spirit of Texas" to a 3.43/274.92 mph monster pass in round 1 of qualifying. http://dragboatracing.com/Community/Forums/tabid/54/aft/35706/Default.aspx (accessed 3/12/11), Margaret Meier, e-mail communication to site administrator, Mar. Clutches, Transmissions, Driveline, Underwater: He had held the world water speed record from 1967 to 1977, set with his "Hustler" jet boat at 285.22 MPH. July 8th-9th | Wolf Creek National in Grove Oklahoma. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. He was taken from the water and transported to St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield where he was pronounced dead on arrival. He was from El Segundo, California, and was the son of Antone and Otha Lee Bruns of Los Angeles. He was a 20-year veteran drag boat racer and had been the IHBRA Pro-Eliminator world champion in 2008. He tried to leap clear, but his parachute opened and he was thrown back into the path of the speeding boat. Casale Gears 12-deg. registered with California Secretary of State. National Speakers Association, Northern California, Inc. NATIONAL DRAG BOAT ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, - Franchise Tax Board Suspension MERG Merger, 45678 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210, 28841 Westport Way, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, 3120 139th Ave Se Ste 100, Bellevue, WA 98005, 225 Broadway Ste 1900, San Diego, CA 92101, 5500 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608, 28014 Ridge Forest Ct, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, 3564 Central Ave #2f, Riverside, CA 92506-2792, 1410 Snowflower Lane, Tahoe City, CA 96145, 2634 Octavia St Apt 4, San Francisco, CA 94123. 1980, SS# issued in Calif.), Buried: Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, California, Location: Lake Ming, Bakersfield, California, Boat: "Extremely Dangerous" blown fuel flatbottom. ABOUT SDBA: SDBA is a member driven organization that provides quality and safe racing for their members. OKC crew," The Oklahoman, Event: National Jet Boat Association May Shootout race. 9, 2005, SS# issued in Calif. He was transported to DePaul Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. He suffered rudder failure near the finish. Festivals; Clubs; Vendors; Race Calendar. NDBA stands for National Drag Boat Association. In 1963), http://stephenrawleigh.webs.com/whenwhere.htm (accessed 7/25/10), http://stephenrawleigh.webs.com/ (accessed 7/25/10), Buried:Evergreen Memorial Park, Crockett, Texas, Location: Oklahoma River, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Event: Southern Drag Boat Association Ozarka Bricktown Nationals, Boat: "Bad Boys Dixie Toy Express" blown gas flatbottom. This is only a CO-Sanctioned race. Branch of NATIONAL DRAG BOAT ASSOCIATION (California (US)) Registered Address. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With over 43,000 images online, Dragboats.com has the largest gallery of drag boat racing images on the web. Additional tickets can be PARTS || Biographical: During qualifying, he died instantly when his boat flipped in the air and he was ejected. Congratulations to our Powerboat Grand Prix winners: The points after SAN ANGELO , TX have been posted on the points page! Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. ***Authorized Enderle Dealer*** - Email us with your needs and we will provide a quote to you. Biographical: After hitting a speed of 210 MPH, he was shutting the boat down when an apparent propeller malfunction caused his accident. All custom made to your color, and size specifications. He was kept on a respirator, but never regained consciousness before dying two days after the accident. Please do not leave any private information here. 18 Jan. 2023. The mother of all drag boat races is coming to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park! 20, 2011, http://www.vonicon.com/bluebirdpublications/show.php?sh=gallery&page=2&perpage=10&rcat=all, By kind permission from Arthur Benjamins (copyright), Buried: Oak Park Cemetery, Claremont, California, Location: Puddingstone Lake, San Dimas, California, Event: International Hot Boat Association Summer Nationals. He was survived by his wife, Glenys, and son, William. Winners and runners up are free. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. National Drag Boat Association NDBA Championships. Abbreviations.com. Roy W Doby, agent. He was from Newport Beach, California. NATHERS - NATHM - NATHW - NATI - NATIF - NATIS - NATIVE - NATJA - NATKD - NATL. Biographical: His engine locked up after experiencing extreme pressure build-up and his craft flipped. d.write(' Home Meridian International Replacement Parts, Articles N