Guys,

Member John Lang sent me these fine pictures of Jimmy Wright. The photos are of Nitro Fever, Porky and Eddie Hill . I'll let John give the narative on his Photos.

                                                           Clay

Here's some more.

Another.

Blown Alcohol Hydro " Porky".

Last but certainly not least. Eddie Hill backlit by Jimmy Wrights rooster tail. Man the early to mid 80's. Those were magical times.

                                                                                                             Clay

The last picture is the final round in 82 at Highpoint. I tried to focus on both boats with the idea when they got to my vantage point I would get them side by side. Mr. Wright didn't cooperate. I snapped the picture not really knowing what if anything I had gotten. So what you see is Jimmy's 222 mph roostertail. The place went nuts as I remember. That was the fastest pass I had ever seen. They pulled the boat onto the ramp and did whatever maintenance thay could, maybe just refueled and he went back out for a backup run. The sun had set and the last few minutes of light made its way as he blasted down track one more time. Little did we know that was the last time we would see Jimmy Wright and NItro Fever.

John

IF I REMEMBER THEY SET THE RECORD AT HIGH POINT 222 MPH AND WE RESET THE RECORD IN ST. LOUIS IN 84  @223 MPH