New World Record 1000' drag boat

[bassanelli]

Scotty Lumbert set a new national record in the Top Fuel Hydro class on this pass. His E.T. for the 1000' just 3.58 seconds. This was shot last weekend in Phoenix at the Lucas Oil Drag Boat races season opener. This boat has 8000 hp.

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[gociggie31]

It always amazes me how drag boats 'hook-up' and get the e.t.'s they get. Nice capture!

 

[jim293]

Nicely done. Love that rooster tail. Nothing like Nitro Cars or Boats.

 

[bassanelli]

The twin prop Top Fuel Hydro's hook up very strong. Here's a shot of the same boat from the starting line.

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[mpavia]

Thats crazy...I drag race cars and to even think of the work and science behind these boats boggles my mind. Great set of shots also!

 

[takl23]

Great shots! How high is that rooster tail???

Tim

 

[bassanelli]

Great shots! How high is that rooster tail???

Tim

I'm not sure, but it's high and stretches a 1/4 mile by the end of the run. He was going 242 mph through the finish line.

 

[Commodorefirst]

gosh, you never know what you guys will post here in this forum, I just love the Cafe for things like this.

Thanks for sharing.

Wade

 

[bassanelli]

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[gociggie31]

http://www.nikonrick.com/photos/i-F8NDd3M/0/L/i-F8NDd3M-1024x1024.jpg

wow, now that is cool

 

[clbd39]

sweet JEEBS!!! Fast boat, heat waves, WATER waves and a sharp photo. That's awesome!

 

[donski]

Great shots! Thanks for sharing.

 

[bassanelli]

sweet JEEBS!!! Fast boat, heat waves, WATER waves and a sharp photo. That's awesome!

Thank you. The first photo was my favorite from the event.

Great shots! Thanks for sharing.

Thank you.

 

[Tzed250]

Great shots! I need to get back to a dragboat race.

 

[DaveKiddle]

That's just bloody dangerous! But bloody brilliant :biggrin: