Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 : Events, SPEED Channel

Drag Boat Series’ Unite Under Lucas Oil Banner

For the first time in twenty years, all of drag boat racing has been united under one umbrella and will now be known as the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series. The IHBA ( International Hot Boat ),SDBA ( Southern Drag Boat Association), SLDBA ( St. Louis Drag Boat Association), CDBA ( Columbia Drag Boats) and KDBA ( Kentucky Drag Boats) have all agreed on a single rule book that will unite approximately 900 race teams across the country.

This newly unified series will hold 46 events in 10 states and will be featured prime time for 13 weeks on SPEED. The liquid quarter mile series features several pro classes including Top Fuel Hydro that run the quarter at a staggering time of 4.70 seconds and 250+ mph. The professional show will also include 6 sportsman classes to provide added excitement to the spectators.

“We are very proud of this historic alliance. We have seen the potential of drag boat racing through our years of involvement with the IHBA series. Now that everyone has united with a common goal, we can bring something truly special to the race fans,” said Lucas Oil Executive Vice-President Bob Patison.

For more information about the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series please visit www.lucasoil.com
DatesLocation
Sanctioning Group
April 25 & 26Phoenix, AZIHBA National
May 16 & 17Poplar Bluff, MOSLDBA
June 6 & 7OklahomaCity,Ok.SDBA, SLDBA
June 13 &14Kentucky LakeKDBA
June 13 &14Lowell, ORCDBA
June 20 & 21St. Louis, MOSLDBA
June 20 & 21Chochilla, CAIHBA National
June 27 &28San Angelo, TXSDBA
July 11&12Ft. Worth,TXSDBA
July 11&12Lowell, ORCDBA
July 11&12Kentucky LakeKDBA
July 18 &19Augusta,GAIHBA National
July 25 & 26Lubbock, TXSDBA
July 25 & 26High Point , NCIHBA National
Aug 1 & 2Kentucky LakeKDBA
Aug 8 & 9Marble Falls, TXIHBA National
Aug 15 & 16Chouteau, OKSDBA, SLDBA
Aug 15 & 16Lakeside,ORCDBA
Aug 22 & 23Litchfield, ILSLDBA
Sep. 12 & 13New Athens, ILSLDBA
Sept 12 & 13Culver, ORCDBA
Sept 19 & 20San Diego, CAIHBA National
Nov 19 & 20Phoenix, AZIHBA National