February 05, 2012
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Lucas Oil 2012 Rules meeting Updates from Las Vegas 1-14
I have attached what was shared at the meeting on Saturday 1-14-2012 2012 Rule Changes Other information shared 2012 Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series Membership Program 2012 Lucas Oil Daimond Club Program 2012 Points Awards Season 2012 Lu”

Historical News!
The NJBA members has voted to bring back the Top Fuel Flat bottom as a professional class. The class requirements are the same as top alcohol flat, with the addition of up to 50% nitro, and racing to a 1000 ft course. Joe Shelfo thanks th”

 
Press Releases
Don Schumacher Racing Submits Enclosed Canopy Dragster For NHRA Approval
Mike Green, DSR crew chief for Tony Schumacher when he won the Top Fuel championship in 2009 has been trying to enhance the safety of dragsters since Darrell Russell died in his open cockpit in 2004, after apparently being hit with debris during a ra
 
Straight Line
“To Life, Love & Loot”
If you are into pirates and the era of those cool wooden pirate ships with tall masts and laden with imposing cannons that were commanded by some pretty rough characters, and manned by even rougher crewmembers, you may enjoy the TV commercials that a
 
Other News
RE: Hull design flaws in General Discussion on Drag Boat Racing Interactive | Drag Boat Safety by John Brashear (Hatski)
Daniel, there was a similar boat like that here at Choteau Bend outside Tulsa, and the only issue I saw with it was boat doesn't really qualify as a conventional Hydroplane, i...
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RE: australian prop selection in General Discussion on Drag Boat Racing Interactive | General Discussions by Brad Nelson (shutdown351)
Yea mate that would be great you are more than welcome to stay here with us and show you some NORTH QUEENSLAND hospitality. We where planning to come down for the aust titles ...
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RE: Drag Boat safety in General Discussion on Drag Boat Racing Interactive | Drag Boat Safety by John Brashear (Hatski)
Duane, I disagree, I don't think two chute jacket type chutes would be anymore likely to get tangled than a single chute jacket on a driver, I firmly believe we have to stop t...
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RE: propulsion; whats right for this build in General Discussion on Drag Boat Racing Interactive | Ask the Tech by John Brashear (Hatski)
John, I dont know that I would shorten the boat much, narrowing it wouldnt hurt though, there used to be a westcoast flat called the "Cheese Monster" it was short, handled bad...
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Don Schumacher Racing Submits Enclosed Canopy Dragster For NHRA Approval in Drag Boat Racing Articles | Press Releases by Duane Sims (DBS)
Mike Green, DSR crew chief for Tony Schumacher when he won the Top Fuel championship in 2009 has been trying to enhance the safety of dragsters since Darrell Russell died in h...
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RE: Hull design flaws in General Discussion on Drag Boat Racing Interactive | Drag Boat Safety by John Brashear (Hatski)
I was at the water line filming John Haas when he crashed, the capsule flipped, spun violently and tumbled, I am convinced though I didn't see him or have access to his medica...
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RE: Chowchilla Hot Boat Ragatta in General Discussion on Drag Boat Racing Interactive | Race Updates and Information by Duane Sims (DBS)
Howard are you set to do this again for 2012? I am planning my race schedule with the day job and would like to include the event?...
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Team Articles
Father and Son Win National Championship
After their second year in the top alcohol flatbottom class, the underdogs take home the national points title.  “I remember how awesome Steve was driving the boat that weekend, and I just had a gut feeling we were going to win,” Huff says. Hands swe
 
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