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Anyone going? Doesnt sound like there will be any fuel boats there.
 

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Same one that has run in the SDBA throughout the year, Nitro Nuts. I'm not sure if theres any other top fuel hydros even running in the USA right now.
 

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Wish I could make it happen. Our buddy Bill is running his outboard
 

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I am heading up solo tom morn. Should be good and yes i believe it will be the last time there. I hear the tribe is going to level the joint in 22
 

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There’s only 1 fuel boat here, Nitro Nuts…6 top alcohol hydros and 4 or 5 top alcohol flats…last count I think there was 16 or 17 pro owtlaws, not sure of a count in pro mod
 

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My son and I will be there Saturday... Looking forward to a great time with some great folks
 

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Wife and I are heading to Scottsdale tomorrow To the Good Guys car show. I’ll be at the boat Drags on Sunday. Getting my drag boat ready for the Outlaw Nationals next weekend at Sundance.
 

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Once Lucas pulled out, it was over. The Good Old Days of "Fuel Boats" are gone and IMO never coming back
 

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From what I hear Lucas pulled out from SDBA. No longer allowed at Lucas Facilities.
 

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Is it worth driving up to watch tomorrow?, a little help please?
 

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Would have loved to have gone, have friends racing but not their big boat. Sad this facility is not in big use anymore.
 

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Would have loved to have gone, have friends racing but not their big boat. Sad this facility is not in big use anymore.


I have heard several times the Property is Sold OR Being Sold and everything cleared out. I am so happy and grateful for the years that was able to see the "HEY DAY" of Drag Boat Racing.
 

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Had a ball today!! Seems like the concessions were totally overwhelmed by the crowd, only a couple spots selling food and the hot dog guy ran out at 11:00. We were starving and had to settle for a milkshake. Other than that it’s a fukn bargain at 20 bux!! Great entertainment
 

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I have heard several times the Property is Sold OR Being Sold and everything cleared out. I am so happy and grateful for the years that was able to see the "HEY DAY" of Drag Boat Racing.
Who said that???
 

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Is it worth driving up to watch tomorrow?, a little help please?
Yes it’s worth it, been a good show the last 2 days and will be tomorrow…only 1 fuel boat, but 5 top alcohol hydros, 6 or 7 alcohol flats, 14 pro outlaws, 8-10 pro mods and plenty of QE and PE
 

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What is the time schedule tomorrow? TF at what time?

I think SDBA has a contract through the Finals 2023 at Firebird. But yeah, the heydays of the sport are in the past. Gone are the days or overcrowded pits and WAY over crowded grandstands and midway. Sad but nobody buys these boats anymore except to race. 40 years ago a v-drive or jet were everywhere on the water. I raced 18 seasons and saw it decline but had the most fun of my life doing it.
 

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Place was hopping today… tons of boats, lots of good racing and even a new world record in TAH. My son and I were hanging with the InColeherent BGF team
 

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Not a world record, just a SDBA record…Rick Allen set the new record in the country across all organizations at Bako 2 weeks ago… 4.20 @ 210mph, Declark ran 212, but didn’t have a chance to back it up….Marty ran a 4.25 and a 4.24 today for the new SDBA record
 

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A friend who works at the Casino and an article on NHRA.com a while back.
In a casino??? Might as well ask the produce guy at the grocery store too! Get your facts straight before you start talking stupid shit. Hell I'll ask the bum at the corner too!!
 

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In a casino??? Might as well ask the produce guy at the grocery store too! Get your facts straight before you start talking stupid shit. Hell I'll ask the bum at the corner too!!

In a casino??? Might as well ask the produce guy at the grocery store too! Get your facts straight before you start talking stupid shit. Hell I'll ask the bum at the corner too!!


I understand you have No Clue on ANY of the details about the facility, BUT the Casino across the Street Owns Wildhorse Park Raceway Park. They have a huge display of what is planned for the area, shopping Center Restaurants, etc. in their Lobby. Going down there ONE time does not qualify as an Expert. 😆
 

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I'll be there today.look for that motoxxx hat
 

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We’re going, might be the last chance to see Drag Boats at Firebird!
Great meeting you bud and thanks for supporting my cousins new K38 restaurant down the street!

Can't wait for another day at the races!
 

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Great meeting you bud and thanks for supporting my cousins new K38 restaurant down the street!

Can't wait for another day at the races!
Andrew, great meeting you and what a great Family you have, and wish the restaurant all the success!
 

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Just left. Great turnout and great racing. Impressive they got the turnout in boats and spectators. Pretty encouraging to see. Motivated to get mine out for the finals next year at the latest. Thanks to all the racers for keeping it going.
 
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