Lucas Oil Drag Boat Race Series
The Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series stopped in Marble Falls, Texas during the 26th annual LakeFest festival. Qualifying took place on Friday, August 11, racing on Saturday, August 12, and finals on Sunday, August 13, 2017.

The event is held on Lake Marble Falls and is sponsored by the Marble Falls / Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce. Executive director Patti Zinsmeyer stated "We estimate, over the three days, there were more than 25,000 spectators. That is not counting all the families and crew members for the racers or people who watch from the bridge or homes or places like Riverview RV park on the south side of the lake.”.

About the series
There is only one word for it... insanity! How else can you describe a form of racing in which nitro methane Top Fuel machines vaporize the liquid ¼ mile in just 4.7 seconds at over 250 mph? For racing fans around the country, nothing satisfies their urge for speed and raw horsepower like the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series. This now united sport allows more than 900 teams to run for one national championship, each national event spotlights several pro classes highlighted by the Top Fuel Hydro class. It’s all about 8,000 horsepower nestled in sleek composite vessels, a form of motorsport that’s as visceral as it is captivating.

Promod
Otherwise known as, "Pro Mod". This has got to be one of the most competitive classes in the drag boat series. Running a quicker elapsed time in this class is not what a driver wants to do, 7.000-7.999 seconds, with emphasis on 7.000 is the goal. This watercraft runs with the same engine specs as, Top Alcohol Hydro and Top Alcohol Fuel only without a limited on cubic inches, nitrous oxide is not allowed in professional classes with exception of Pro Modified. A hydro style hull and v-drive make this a crowd favorite on the liquid quarter mile.

Promod Results
  1. Mike Lamb (111L Just 1 More), 7.004381 seconds, 165.7989 MPH
  2. Casey Beal (518L Another Split Decision), 7.017538 seconds, 171.5275 MPH
  3. Marty Logan (881S Livin Tha Dream), 7.025899 seconds, 170.3677 MPH
  4. Shelby Ebert (326S Can't Touch This), 7.033027 seconds, 180.6430 MPH
  5. Jimmy Booher (593L A Fist Full of Dollars), 7.061810 seconds, 173.1235 MPH
  6. Robb Burklin (151L The Pearl), 7.081080 seconds, 162.4349 MPH
  7. Tim Ortiz (082L Empty Pockets), 7.170822 seconds, 164.7187 MPH
  8. Joe Mc Intyre (815S Hydro Commando), 7.245359 seconds, 170.3845 MPH
  9. Bill Weir (1028S Alkahaulic), 7.293539 seconds, 154.3088 MPH
  10. Michael Fullerton (532L Snap, Crackle & Pop), 0.000000 seconds, 0.0000 MPH

Other classes

Lucas Oil Drag Boat Race Series contact
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Marble Falls / Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce contact
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Photos by Ralph Arvesen
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