Over 80 drivers who died while racing for these attainments have been identified and researched. Success! Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Dragzine, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! The boat has been quicker yet, however, having recorded a 3.36 last season and a speed of over . Biographical: He was injured in a crash and died in an Illinois hospital. First of all, you have to understand that traction, unlike in regular drag racing, is not a super huge issue when youre talking about racing boats in a straight line. Owned by Carroll-Haas Racing and driven by Kebin Kinsley. The boat began to wobble on its sponsons. Check out photos from these great drivers: Don't see your favorite driver? As we continue to bring live coverage from drag boat racing venues this weekend we also bring more data to you all you cannot make the race with qualifing positions and elimination ladders. We don't know the reasons why this wasn't registered as the fastest quarter-mile run, but it . http://dragboatracing.com/Community/Forums/tabid/54/aft/35706/Default.aspx (accessed 3/12/11), Margaret Meier, e-mail communication to site administrator, Mar. '.webs.com' : 'none'; --> In 1962),