IHBA Drags at Firebird-I had to work this weekend!

[Xplantdad]

So like the title says...here are a few shots of some cool boats...going fast!

Here's our set up at Firebird...

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0083.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Now, here are the boats...

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0087.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0088.jpg

[Xplantdad]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0093.jpg

and his speed for the 1/4 mile... right lane

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0095.jpg

[Xplantdad]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0096.jpg

[Xplantdad]

I thought of quick Bowtie Andy and Bill Stephenson when I took these shots... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif I wonder why? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0098.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0100.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0121.jpg

[Xplantdad]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0103.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0102.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0101.jpg

[Xplantdad]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0108.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Lady driver http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0109.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0111.jpg

[Xplantdad]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0112.jpg

[Xplantdad]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0113.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0114.jpg

[Xplantdad]

I can't believe how small these boats are! They are ALL engine!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0115.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0116.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0117.jpg

[Xplantdad]

This has to be a few buck$...

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0118.jpg

[Xplantdad]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0119.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0120.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Lots of people in the pits!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0122.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Cool!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0124.jpg

I think something broke... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0125.jpg

Yep...definitely broke!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0126.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Going fast!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0133.jpg


His numbers!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0139.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0140.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Now this is definitely hoofing down the LIQUID quarter mile! (Left lane!) Nitro!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0145.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/tn_DSCF0143.jpg

Here's a video of the run! Crazy guy with big cajones!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/th_fourteen.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/?action=view&current=fourteen.flv)

[Xplantdad]

Here are a few more videos...

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/th_DSCF0085.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/?action=view&current=DSCF0085.flv)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/th_DSCF0090.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/?action=view&current=DSCF0090.flv)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/th_DSCF0094.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/?action=view&current=DSCF0094.flv)

[Xplantdad]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/th_DSCF0105.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/?action=view&current=DSCF0105.flv)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/th_DSCF0106.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/?action=view&current=DSCF0106.flv)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/th_eleven.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/?action=view&current=eleven.flv)

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Some very cool stuff Bruce!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

Crazy!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/th_fifteen.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/?action=view&current=fifteen.flv)

[Xplantdad]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/th_sixteen.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/?action=view&current=sixteen.flv)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/th_twelve.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/?action=view&current=twelve.flv)

[Xplantdad]

Thats it for today. Out there again tomorrow...Gonna celebrate Holly's heart transplant anniversary tonight! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Sam Griffith is probably at the Goodguys show...then he'll probably be at Pavillions...Not me!

Have a great evening guys....

[kwhizz]

Wow!!!!!!!!! Great stuff Bruce........Thanks for Posting and give Holly a "Hug" from me......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Xplantdad]

Will do Ken! Randy, glad you enjoyed the pics and vids.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Eddie M.]

Thanks Bruce.... Tell Holly Happy Anniversary for us http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[bilede]

Thanks for the pics Bruce. Had a relative on the inlaw side that raced the nitro drag boats and let me sit in it and fire it one time. I say one time cause that was all I wanted. seemed like the hull flexed with any lope or goose of the throttle. I will stay on land thanks! Also, the deuce missed you at pavillions again! Have a great weekend with Holly!

[gwawa]

Great pictures Bruce and congratulations to Holly. We have boat drags here in Wisconsin also, but the ice slows them down a bit......

[Xplantdad]

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Great pictures Bruce and congratulations to Holly. We have boat drags here in Wisconsin also, but the ice slows them down a bit......

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That's too funny Gary!


BTW, Mr. Edel...damn http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif I'm now 0 for 3 with seeing your Deuce...other than in Collinsville... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[mockingbird812]

Happy anniversary Bruce. Give Holly a great big hug from Cubby and I!!!!

[Xplantdad]

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Happy anniversary Bruce. Give Holly a great big hug from Cubby and I!!!!

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Will do Sam!

Okay, just a few more shots from Firebird today. I was able to "make my way" up to the VIP are at the starting line. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Got just a few up close pics and one video of the semi final. Then I had to work http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/sunday/tn_dscf01582.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Oops-piston through the side of the block... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/sunday/tn_dscf01572.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Man, these things are LOUD! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/sunday/tn_dscf01532.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Here's the video. I had earplugs in...huh? What did you say? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif (edited for your viewing pleasure http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif )

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/sunday/th_semifinal.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/IHBA%20drags%20at%20Firebird%2011%2016%2007/sunday/?action=view&current=semifinal.flv)

[mockingbird812]

Man those boats fly!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif Looks like a good time. Do the boats leave marks like this?.................

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Xplantdad]

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Man those boats fly!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif Looks like a good time. Do the boats leave marks like this?.................

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

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Not that I know of...but if I was riding in one of them...there might be some "other" type of mark...well, you know http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[mockingbird812]

I hear you dude!!!!