2013 Lucas Oil World Finals - pics here

[HB Vic]

Tying to get everything set up. Good news is Verizon is strong here, so might actually get some stuff posted up pretty quick over the weekend. 23648

[AZKC]

On our way. You want me to put my pics in here or a separate thread?

[HB Vic]

Nice day for a little boat racing 23649

[HB Vic]

On our way. You want me to put my pics in here or a separate thread?

Wherever you'd like :D

[HB Vic]

Good crowd 2365023651

[314joey]

Nice pics Hotboat, looks like I'm right there with you.

[Eli]

Thanks for the pics!!! Wish one of us could go without the others ;)


Sent from my Bat Cave...

[HB Vic]

Few pics. Lots of action here, one run right after another.

[Stainless]

Vic, how do you guys like this venue compared to Havasu?

[HB Vic]

Vic, how do you guys like this venue compared to Havasu?

Good question. At Havasu, photographers could get quote a bit closer to the action. Haven't checked out the rest of the deal. Will report back later.

[GotHalos]

Nice !

[bagged97taco]

I'll be there sat morning. Bring me some Coors lights and I'll bring the cash and entertainment. Haha

[ChumpChange]

Wherever you'd like :D

That's what she said!

Thanks for the pics.

[HB Vic]

I'll be there sat morning. Bring me some Coors lights and I'll bring the cash and entertainment. Haha

You got it

[Stainless]

You got it
I sent you a very important PM. :D

[28eliminator]

Great pictures Vic.. keep em coming :thumb:

[AZKC]

Live from Wildhorse Lake.

[HB Vic]

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[Stainless]

Just remembered, Wendi is supposed to ride in a cracker this weekend.

[AZKC]

Pro Mods. Guy just cut a .000 light. Dam

[HB Vic]

Pro Mods. Guy just cut a .000 light. Dam

Yeah that's amazing 👍

[Stainless]

Pro Mods. Guy just cut a .000 light. Dam
Thats awesome! Will they let you down by the launch ramp? If so, there some cool pics to be had there. ;)

[Wheeler]

Great Pix Vic! :action-smiley-035:

[AZKC]

Thats awesome! Will they let you down by the launch ramp? If so, there some cool pics to be had there. ;)



Haven't tried yet. Usually hang out at the ramp and dock Saturdays. I did see the rolling billboard though ;)

[HB Vic]

More pics....

[Sharp shooter]

Good to see Hotboat supporting the HotRod boats again!!! Thanks for the pics!!!:thumb:

[HB Vic]

Heating things up at the 2013 Lucas World Finals :D


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[GotHalos]

Heating things up at the 2013 Lucas World Finals :D


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Wow...

[HB Vic]

Yeah that's what I said after I saw the shot lol

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[Havasu Party Bus]

Heating things up at the 2013 Lucas World Finals :D


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Yeah that's what I said after I saw the shot lol

23728
WOW nice shots, but that sucks for them $$$$$$$$$$

[Stainless]

Yeah that's what I said after I saw the shot lol

23728

At least you don't have to wait on track cleanup as in NHRA. ;)
I see Mark Rebillas is there taking pics, has anyone seen Randy Johnson the Big Unit?
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CH3NO2

[Mrs.K034]

Great pictures, as always!!! Great job! Wish we were there.

[GotHalos]

At least you don't have to wait on track cleanup as in NHRA. ;)
I see Mark Rebillas is there taking pics, has anyone seen Randy Johnson the Big Unit?
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CH3NO2

Randy Johnson is there?

[Stainless]

Randy Johnson is there?

GH, I'm asking? He lives in Phoenix and action photography is his hobby. I saw him at the drags back in Feb at Firebird.


CH3NO2

[GotHalos]

GH, I'm asking? He lives in Phoenix and action photography is his hobby. I saw him at the drags back in Feb at Firebird.


CH3NO2

Gotcha, did not know that. If he does show, I'm sure he won't be hard to miss!

[ChumpChange]

Randy Johnson is there?

You'll know him if ya see him. .................

I won't say the rest as it's mean.

[GotHalos]

Heating things up at the 2013 Lucas World Finals :D


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTgUCw8rQxo

:thumbup:

[Wheeler]

Heating things up at the 2013 Lucas World Finals :D





Damn! Great shot!!

[Bianca_Rose]

Heating things up at the 2013 Lucas World Finals :D


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Bad ass shot, love it

[Bianca_Rose]

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[78Southwind]

Bad Ass...picture


Heating things up at the 2013 Lucas World Finals :D


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[HB Vic]

Some cracker box action from yesterday. Things are getting ready to light off here this morning. Stay tuned for pics and updates.

[460]

Better have cold coorslight.

[Eli]

Great pics!! Thanks for taking the time to share them!


Sent from my Bat Cave...

[HB Vic]

Great pics!! Thanks for taking the time to share them!


Sent from my Bat Cave...

You're welcome, I'm just having a good time :D

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[Eli]

You're welcome, I'm just having a good time :D

23779

Those pictures don't take themselves ;)


Sent from my Bat Cave...

[HB Vic]

Actually I can remote them from my phone :D

[Brian]

I like the donkey dick ball sack hanging from the tripod.

[HB Vic]

I like the donkey dick ball sack hanging from the tripod.

I always wondered what that was :D

[314joey]

I'd love to drive one of those boats (once) don't think my back could take it, looks like fun, thanks for the pics.

[WMC]

Hotboat.com



sent from WMC's phone

[HB Vic]

750 pics from just this morning. Wind is starting up now, hope it settles down. Few more pics, hundreds to come :D

[FireBall]

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[HB Vic]

Couple shots from this afternoon. Problem Child crashed pretty bad, driver is ok thankfully.

[HB Vic]

Few more....


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[Napanutt]

Couple shots from this afternoon. Problem Child crashed pretty bad, driver is ok thankfully.

Saw the vid on FB. So good to here driver OK. Major wreck there.

[RVR SWPR]

It's like you guys been doing this stuff for years instead of barely 1 year.Incredible coverage.Thanks.:thumbsUp:

[GotHalos]

Couple shots from this afternoon. Problem Child crashed pretty bad, driver is ok thankfully.

OUCH!!!! Glad to hear he's OK :thumbup:

Wicked pictures.

[314joey]

There used to be a problem child that raced out of LOTO, I'm sure it's not the same, where does that one run out of.

[hbchgirl]

Problem Child TFH crew is hard at work pulling PC #2 apart. Daryl is uninjured and racing tomorrow! The crew will be working hard tonight getting PC #1 ready to race tomorrow. NRI is so thankful Daryl is ok!

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[gn7]

That's the money shot right there. I have no idea how you got that, but its insane.
glad to here the driver is OK. Those things never crash nicely.

http://www.hotboat.com/frm/attachment.php?attachmentid=23805&stc=1&d=1383434785

[GotHalos]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=743464352334721&set=vb.467807733243090&type=2&theater


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[hbchgirl]

That's the money shot right there. I have no idea how you got that, but its insane.
glad to here the driver is OK. Those things never crash nicely.

http://www.hotboat.com/frm/attachment.php?attachmentid=23805&stc=1&d=1383434785

Amazing shot!!!

[314joey]

Great pic, glad the driver was OK too....................but I don't think that's going to buff out, ouch.

[Deeboat]

That's the money shot right there. I have no idea how you got that, but its insane.
glad to here the driver is OK. Those things never crash nicely.

http://www.hotboat.com/frm/attachment.php?attachmentid=23805&stc=1&d=1383434785

shit!!!!!! pucker factor

[Napanutt]

That's the money shot right there. I have no idea how you got that, but its insane.
glad to here the driver is OK. Those things never crash nicely.

http://www.hotboat.com/frm/attachment.php?attachmentid=23805&stc=1&d=1383434785

Yup! Bucks right there. :)

[Stainless]

Amazing shot!!!

Does Nick insure it? J/K :D


CH3NO2

[Stainless]

Congrats Vic on that shot, amazing!
Glad the pilot is ok!


CH3NO2

[hbchgirl]

Does Nick insure it? J/K :D


CH3NO2

Haha...yeah! 😂

[HB Vic]

Congrats Vic on that shot, amazing!
Glad the pilot is ok!


CH3NO2

Thank you, got lucky really

[Wheeler]

Couple shots from this afternoon. Problem Child crashed pretty bad, driver is ok thankfully.


Great shots Vic!

Glad to hear that Max is OK.

[gn7]

Thank you, got lucky really

By this time tomorrow it will on RDP with a new water mark. :hmmm:

[HB Vic]

By this time tomorrow it will on RDP with a new water mark. :hmmm:

As long as my copyright is still there and I get the credit, fire away :D

But Pink Taco got some amazing shots as well, so no need :D

[ChumpChange]

Good stuff right there!

[HB Vic]

I like this one :D

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[460]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/03/ma6usu6y.jpg

Thanks for the beer and good times today HB crew.

[hbchgirl]

Congrats Vic on that shot, amazing!
Glad the pilot is ok!


CH3NO2

So what happened to you this weekend???

[Stainless]

So what happened to you this weekend???
My leash wasn't long enough. :no:
I was really excited about Wendi's Birthday party at Wildhorse too, are you guys there?:drinkin:

[westair]

As long as my copyright is still there and I get the credit, fire away :D

But Pink Taco got some amazing shots as well, so no need :D

Awesome pics from both and completely different ..... were they taken from the same spot?

[HB Vic]

Awesome pics from both and completely different ..... were they taken from the same spot?

We were right next to eachother for awhile yesterday. I haven't seen his pics yet, but he was all over it.

[ChumpChange]

He was a little further down the track. Completely different.

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Photos taken by: http://www.tommygunphotographix.com/

[hbchgirl]

He got some great shots!

[HB Vic]

More shots from yesterdays action...

[hbchgirl]

My leash wasn't long enough. :no:
I was really excited about Wendi's Birthday party at Wildhorse too, are you guys there?:drinkin:

Should have chewed it off! lol how far do you live from Chandler?

[Stainless]

Should have chewed it off! lol how far do you live from Chandler?

That idea was considered...but the doghouse doesn't have heat. :D

Wildhorse was booked, but told me they allowed Motorhome parking, so that became the plan, and then couldn't get a critter sitter. I obviously missed an epic party. :(

I live about 100 miles from the track. :)


CH3NO2

[hbchgirl]

That idea was considered...but the doghouse doesn't have heat. :D

Wildhorse was booked, but told me they allowed Motorhome parking, so that became the plan, and then couldn't get a critter sitter. I obviously missed an epic party. :(

I live about 100 miles from the track. :)


CH3NO2

Haha! You're missing some great drag boat racing! The crew worked hard last night putting PC #1 together...Madd Maxx ran a 3.43 @ 260 mph this morning in qualifying!!!

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NRI throwing a bear hug on Madd Maxx before the race this morning
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[Stainless]

Haha! You're missing some great drag boat racing! The crew worked hard last night putting PC #1 together...Madd Maxx ran a 3.43 @ 260 mph this morning in qualifying!!!

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NRI throwing a bear hug on Madd Maxx before the race this morning
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Wow, that's impressive, is PC-1 a back up boat?
I didn't think they would make eliminations after the crash yesterday.


CH3NO2

[hbchgirl]

PC#1 is the boat they've been running. Eddie has been working on the second boat that was first run on Friday. She made two beautiful passes (one Friday and the second on Saturday morning). Her third pass...not so pretty! So they put the original boat back together.

[HB Vic]

Ok last batch before I take a break from processing pics lol. From here out I'll pick and choose. If anyone of you racers would like the high res file, send me a note and I'll email it to you. Send a note to info@hotboat.com, preferable with a copy of the pic and what day it was posted so I kinda know where to go search.

[HB Vic]

Few more...

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[HB Vic]

I cleaned this up a little. Got so lucky on this one :D

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Anyone see anything wrong in this pic??

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[GotHalos]

Hats off to the guys that drive these things :thumbup:

I think these pictures define the TFH class, simply badass :thumbup:

[Wheeler]

I cleaned this up a little. Got so lucky on this one :D

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No luck involved it's called perseverance.
Anyone willing to stand there all day just to get pics to share with others is #1 in my book.

Great job Vic! :thumb:

[ChumpChange]

No luck involved it's called perseverance.
Anyone willing to stand there all day just to get pics to share with others is #1 in my book.

Great job Vic! :thumb:

Damn Straight! Thanks much for taking your time for these awesome shots!

[rampgirl]

Had a fun weekend, it was nice meeting some of you hotboat folks too. Wendi ~ Hope you had an awesome birthday!

[rampgirl]

Tying to get everything set up. Good news is Verizon is strong here, so might actually get some stuff posted up pretty quick over the weekend. 23648

This is Bill McGuin (sp) he was on his number all weekend....took us out first round. He and his wife Peggy were super nice folks.

[rivergames]

Great shots. Nice meeting you and the wifey Vic. See you guys out at the river soon

[Outboardguru]

Great pics Vic!!! You nailed some amazing shots!!! Thank you and HOTBOAT for all your support and help this year!!

[HB Vic]

Great pics Vic!!! You nailed some amazing shots!!! Thank you and HOTBOAT for all your support and help this year!!

Thanks Tony I appreciate it!! We're trying our best. Happy to do whatever we can to promote boating and keep people interested by bringing the action to them if they can't go to the action :D

[Wendi]

Vic, how do you guys like this venue compared to Havasu? They both have their pros and cons.

Havasu: Pros: The beaches were lined up all the way down the track with spectators. Spectators could rent cabanas. The motorhomes were front row as well. Great viewing location. I like Havasu becuase you can drive your off road vehicle/golf cart to the store if needed. Entertainment is much closer in Havasu for after the races.
Cons: No bleachers, the pits were too spread out, the vendor area was segregated
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Chandler: Pros: Had bleachers for the spectators. The motorhome set up was nice/Pits were closer together. The hotel was close and very nice.
Cons: The vendor area was behind the bleachers, but didn't seem to get much traffic this year.

[Wendi]

I cleaned this up a little. Got so lucky on this one :D

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Anyone see anything wrong in this pic??

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The belt is flapping int he wind?

[Stainless]

Thanks for the comparison Wendi!
The other thing I would add is Havasu is more of everyone knows everyone from a fan standpoint and may be a bit more festive. ;)


CH3NO2

[Wendi]

Good question. At Havasu, photographers could get quote a bit closer to the action. Haven't checked out the rest of the deal. Will report back later. You never left your post.

[NRI]

Vic, some amazing pictures. Wow you must be tired. we all appreciate the photo`s

[HB Vic]

Vic, how do you guys like this venue compared to Havasu?

Sorry I just remembered your note when Wendi bumped it up.

I'll give you a hack photographers perspective first:

I loved both of them. Each was a little different in their own way. Havasu was much closer to the action, almost too close if that's possible. If I had my way, I'd be 10' away from the action all the time. Firebird was more convenient. I got my set up all done and was able to leave it there. I was 20' away from our motorhome, so it was much easier to stand out there all day. Havasu was closer, but it was a little walk. The only real downside to Havasu was shooting in to the sun. Toward the afternoon it was almost a waste of time to shoot unless you were doing silhouettes. Firebird was perfect almost all day long. Loved it.

From a spectators perspective:

I didn't get a chance to hang out in the stands at Firebird. The stands were much closer to the finish line, so the boats were topping out by then. So it had to be a great spot to view the races. And it was shaded. The start was also a great spot to watch. Looked nice and grassy and safe. Toss up at either venue of you ask me.

Bottom line, I'd attend either event again and twice on Sunday :D

[Stainless]

The belt is flapping int he wind?

I was gonna guess the parachute deployed if it backfired.


CH3NO2

[Wendi]

Sorry I just remembered your note when Wendi bumped it up.

I'll give you a hack photographers perspective first:

I loved both of them. Each was a little different in their own way. Havasu was much closer to the action, almost too close if that's possible. If I had my way, I'd be 10' away from the action all the time. Firebird was more convenient. I got my set up all done and was able to leave it there. I was 20' away from our motorhome, so it was much easier to stand out there all day. Havasu was closer, but it was a little walk. The only real downside to Havasu was shooting in to the sun. Toward the afternoon it was almost a waste of time to shoot unless you were doing silhouettes. Firebird was perfect almost all day long. Loved it.

From a spectators perspective:

I didn't get a chance to hang out in the stands at Firebird. The stands were much closer to the finish line, so the boats were topping out by then. So it had to be a great spot to view the races. And it was shaded. The start was also a great spot to watch. Looked nice and grassy and safe. Toss up at either venue of you ask me.

Bottom line, I'd attend either event again and twice on Sunday :D

I'm sure the closeness that you mention above in Havasu will never be that way again. So we were all very fortunate to have attended that race and be that close to the action. Your body certainly rumbled 10 fold when the TFH took off.

[Stainless]

I'm sure the closeness that you mention above in Havasu will never be that way again. So we were all very fortunate to have attended that race and be that close to the action. Your body certainly rumbled 10 fold when the TFH took off.

Good point, NHRA is moving to get fans farther from cars, bc of broken parts and errant vehicles.
At Firebird a couple years ago, I saw the tire that came of Antron Browns car that ultimately killed the lady spectator. Even catch fences would not have prevented that fatality bc the tire had so much velocity it just bounced higher each time it hit the ground. Went completely through a Sportsman trailer in the pits too! :eek:


CH3NO2

[HB Vic]

Good point, NHRA is moving to get fans farther from cars, bc of broken parts and errant vehicles.
At Firebird a couple years ago, I saw the tire that came of Antron Browns car that ultimately killed the lady spectator. Even catch fences would not have prevented that fatality bc the tire had so much velocity it just bounced higher each time it hit the ground. Went completely through a Sportsman trailer in the pits too! :eek:


CH3NO2

In Havasu there were concrete barriers between the water and the fans. Anyone below the concrete (like yours truly) had to be media, crew, etc and had to sign a waiver to be there. So in my opinion, it was perfectly safe for everyone. Especially the fans.

Firebird has a catch fence. And there was another 20' or so of barricaded real estate between the catch fence and spectators. Again, anyone inside the barriers and catch fence had to be waivered to be there. So again, in my opinion, perfectly safe for everyone especially the spectators.

Lucas has been doing this for a long time. They know what they need to do to keep the general public as safe as possible. I didn't feel in any danger whatsoever at either venue and I was below the spectator barriers both times.

[dragboatgirl]

Great photos from the weekend at Finals in Chandler. Was great to be there.

[GotHalos]

Great photos from the weekend at Finals in Chandler. Was great to be there.

Welcome to hotboat.com! If you would like any of the high-res files, feel free to ask!

[rampgirl]

In Havasu there were concrete barriers between the water and the fans. Anyone below the concrete (like yours truly) had to be media, crew, etc and had to sign a waiver to be there. So in my opinion, it was perfectly safe for everyone. Especially the fans.

Firebird has a catch fence. And there was another 20' or so of barricaded real estate between the catch fence and spectators. Again, anyone inside the barriers and catch fence had to be waivered to be there. So again, in my opinion, perfectly safe for everyone especially the spectators.

Lucas has been doing this for a long time. They know what they need to do to keep the general public as safe as possible. I didn't feel in any danger whatsoever at either venue and I was below the spectator barriers both times.

In 15 or so years I've only seen one boat/ parts come ashore, it was on the Brazos river in the 90's. There is a sea wall type structure and now there is a rock pile and sidewalk along the water. It's very rare, but ever since I always tell my loved ones that come to always stand up to watch the pro classes and know which way ya need to run if necessary. I still do it to this day. Tons of safety stuff implemented in the rules over the years!


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[HB Vic]

Sorry I just had to bump this thread. I still can't believe I got this shot LOL

http://www.hotboat.com/frm/attachment.php?attachmentid=23725&d=1383352111

[Eli]

Sorry I just had to bump this thread. I still can't believe I got this shot LOL

http://www.hotboat.com/frm/attachment.php?attachmentid=23725&d=1383352111

It is a great shot! You've got some mad skills!


Sent from my Bat Cave

[HB Vic]

It is a great shot! You've got some mad skills!


Sent from my Bat Cave

Thank you, but that's a 5% skill and 95% luck shot :D