My little girl !

[Squirtin Thunder]

Well some of you know my daughter Amanda. She is racing in her first race ever in a J Hydro this weekend at Long Beach. She is no stranger to going fast and is fully capable of handling just-about anything thrown her way. But it seems she is going nuts with antisipation. She will be testing tomorrow with Ron Hill at Lake Irvine. Those that don't know what a J class Hydro (kneeldown) is, it is the same as an A Hydro, 15hp OB, special prop and restrictor plate.
The record for the class is about 37mph. She would like to thank a few people here for helping her full fill her dream.
Ben "Maximus" Maronni
Toby 'Splash" Clark
Ray "Moneypitt" Burnet
Scott Foxwell Motorsports
Ron Hill
Broc Hill
Rick & Cristy "lilrick" Ortega
Tammy & Ernie Dawe
Brad Martin
Lifeline
Here is a pic and more tomorrow night
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Pict2072.jpg

[pw_Tony]

Oh no now you guys are going to have competitions of which events to go to!
Amanda is way too smart for her age. I wish her luck! I'm sure she'll be capable of impressing alot of people. I remember my first race at 11 I was getting better reaction time than my father was:D . Wait til she's old enough for a big boat, she'll give you a run! lol.
Let me know how it goes, good luck

[DILLIGAF]

Good luck Amanda
:)

[BILLET]

Thats so cool, I myself have raced in the stock out boads, I raced in the "C" stock hydro class. She will have a blast, those were some of the best times of my life. Good luck and have fun.
Billet

[victorfb]

now if that aint the coolest........Atta girl. go get em Manna. :D

[shaun]

where is this lake in irvine that you can run boats on?

[BILLET]

where is this lake in irvine that you can run boats on?
Its a small lake, they used to have drag boat races there years ago until a spectator was killed, I believe that it is a private lake and they usualy only let fishing boats on the water. To get there take the 5 north to the 55 north get off on chapman ave east and just keep going untill you see the singns, its close to cooks corner.

[victorfb]

you may want to stop off at cook corner for a cold drink, nice little watering hole. does anyone know the name of the steak house just up the highway? they raise their own beef and serve the BEST damn steaks ever. just make sure you wear a tie when you walk in. :D

[78CoLe]

get off the computer if your not done with my seat!! man no wonder toni yells at you all the time

[lilrick]

we're proud of you Amanda!! :D Go get um!!

[rocket98]

Good luck darling!!!! We will be rooting for you. :D :D :D :D
S.T. did you get my PM on the sanger? Price just went down to 2750.00

[IMPATIENT 1]

jim, lets see the hydro man. you can't mention something like a cool little hydro and not show pics man:rolleyes: :D congrats jim, can't wait for the day my little girl starts sawing off 40-50yrs old guys in the coves:D she's driving now but nowhere near the experience to stick the pedal:sqeyes:

[Goad]

Very cool. Cant wait to see her run this weekend. I bet she will do great.
Glad that SoCalJetBoats.com (http://www.socaljetboats.com) could help this girls dreams come true.

[superdave013]

I used to race A hydro. To cool Jim!! I'll have to swing by and check you guys out.

[victorfb]

take some video of all the action jim. if we werent going to the river we would definatly come see her debut. good luck manna.

[Squirtin Thunder]

It is like these here, Amandas will be the White boat with a Red and a Blue stripe with a circle and 53-C in it.
I am here at Ron Hills House right now waiting for the fisher folk to get off the water.
http://www.boatracingr11.com/areas/ASH6-73c-85c101c.JPG

[Mrs. Bordsmnj]

Very Cool! Looking forward to watching her race this weekend! :)

[bradbigsley]

im wondering if jim is thinking of ways to throw ford power on the back of one them little hydros:D

[BigDoug]

Good luck Amanda !!...............just don't forget to have fun no matter what place you come in. :D

[Ralph Brunt]

;)

[TRG]

Stay cool Amanda,...and have fun!
We are all proud of you!
P.S. Savanah says to tell you "Go get em"!
The Griggs Family

[LakesOnly]

Well some of you know my daughter Amanda. She is racing in her first race ever in a J Hydro this weekend at Long Beach.Oh, I see what's going on here: you're indirectly giving me crap because
my hydro has been in limbo for three years. :cry:
LO
p.s. J/K, congrat's Amanda!

[riverbound]

Good Luck Amanda!

[Squirtin Thunder]

Amanda looked like a seasoned pro, first time in these boats and she just made it look so easy.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Pict2082.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Pict2083.jpg
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http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Pict2088.jpg
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http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Pict2090.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Pict2091.jpg

[Squirtin Thunder]

Look at the way she carries the nose in the strightaway, 45mph !
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Pict2092.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Pict2093.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Pict2094.jpg
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http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Pict2097.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/medium/Pict2098.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Pict2099.jpg

[Squirtin Thunder]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Pict2100.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Pict2104.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Pict2108.jpg

[IMPATIENT 1]

and the next shirley muldowny is born:D that girl is sumthing to be proud of jim, and those little hydro's look like a blast. how much can someone pic up a good used 1 with motor for? not for racing, just playin alittle, my kid would have a blast in 1:idea:

[RitcheyRch]

Very cool and good luck this weekend. We might head out to watch some of the race action.

[LakesOnly]

and the next shirley muldowny is born:D Er...surely, you must mean Mary Rife. (http://www.wediditforlove.com/ProudMary.html)
:cool:
LO

[IMPATIENT 1]

Er...surely, you must mean Mary Rife. (http://www.wediditforlove.com/ProudMary.html)
:cool:
LO
yeah her too:D i just meant "badass chicks" behind the wheel;)

[LakesOnly]

yeah her too:D i just meant "badass chicks" behind the wheel;)
Badass chicks behind the wheel! You gotta love 'em!
Look out world, here comes Amanda!
LO

[Squirtin Thunder]

Thank you all, when Mana gets off school I will have her read this. She has a ton of work to do before the race. She still has got to get her boat ready, and I just unloaded it from the truck. It is a 9 year old Dawe Craft that has been sitting along side someones house. She has got to totally strip the gear clean, lube and reinstall. She also has to put #s and graphics on the boat. We are leaving here tomarrow afternoon for Long Beach.
http://members.aol.com/vwdude1957/53model1a.jpg
http://members.aol.com/vwdude1957/penny1a.jpg

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

Way to go Jim:) I love it when paernts get kids involved. It keeps the boating community and tradition going;)
Spitter

[Moneypitt]

The people behind actions like this, Ernie Dawe building these little screamers, Ron Hill perfecting the props to an absolute science, and both of them promoting boat racing with every breath. It is people like this that have endured the ups and downs, the joy and the heartbreaks, been the heros and the goats, and kept this great sport alive over decades of devotion. I know a little background here, and thanks to all that helped this little princess acheive her dream.............Good luck Amanda, see you and your crew at the beach.........Ray

[Goad]

The people behind actions like this, Ernie Dawe building these little screamers, Ron Hill perfecting the props to an absolute science, and both of them promoting boat racing with every breath. It is people like this that have endured the ups and downs, the joy and the heartbreaks, been the heros and the goats, and kept this great sport alive over decades of devotion. I know a little background here, and thanks to all that helped this little princess acheive her dream.............Good luck Amanda, see you and your crew at the beach.........Ray
http://www.***boat.com/ubb/icons/icon14.gif

[1968Droptop]

The people behind actions like this, Ernie Dawe building these little screamers, Ron Hill perfecting the props to an absolute science, and both of them promoting boat racing with every breath. It is people like this that have endured the ups and downs, the joy and the heartbreaks, been the heros and the goats, and kept this great sport alive over decades of devotion. I know a little background here, and thanks to all that helped this little princess acheive her dream.............Good luck Amanda, see you and your crew at the beach.........Ray
Best of luck to your daughter Jim, looks like a lot of fun. Where can I find out more about those boats ?

[Squirtin Thunder]

She is all set to go.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/medium/Pict2131.jpghttp://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/medium/Pict2134.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Pict2132.jpg
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[Sleeper CP]

Congrats Guys,
You all showed alot of class in this thread. (You know who you are, thanks)
Good luck Amanda. How did you do?
Sleeper CP
565" Ford Lover

[GAWnCA]

That is just SO COOL!!! Sure brings back some OLD memories. SO much fun and SO fast for something SO small. Watch out for floating beer cans!! ;)
I'll bet you are ONE PROUD DADDY!!!
Greg

[DILLIGAF]

gOOD GOING aMANDA :)

[hotrod56cars]

What a great looking boat! Nice job guys and gals.
.

[GottaJet]

I just watched these run in Long Beach today:D I wish my dad would have hooked me up like that.. To cool:D Best of Luck

[TRG]

Jim, i took the family down to marine stadium could not find your truck in the pits, so we just waited to see Amanda come by,...looked like she was having fun out there!
How did she do all in all?
Todd

[Squirtin Thunder]

I have the next greatest female APBA driver.
I will post some pics and a short story much later I am tired.
Thank you everyone.

[RitcheyRch]

Isnt that the truth.
I just watched these run in Long Beach today:D I wish my dad would have hooked me up like that.. To cool:D Best of Luck

[Mrs. Bordsmnj]

Amanda did so great! :D You should be very proud Jim. :)

[Squirtin Thunder]

Amanda did so great! :D You should be very proud Jim. :)
Mana with her trophy, Ron Hill the man that made it all happen and the proud mom.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Rmd.jpg
Mana chugging along being the cut her throttle to 75% added 10lbs put a throttle stop and a restrictor plate.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/avitar.JPG
Mana halling ass Saturday getting ready to put Mel the kid from Utah a lap down. Notice she is looking at the flag stand as she flys by. Her best speed Saturday was 52mph !
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Mana_and_Mell.JPG

[SnoC653]

You need a bigger lense so we can see how big her smile was. Good luck Amanda.

[IMPATIENT 1]

how'd she place jim? looks like she already has the hang of it!:devil:

[Big Kahunaa]

good job Amanda and crew kick a$$

[Squirtin Thunder]

how'd she place jim? looks like she already has the hang of it!:devil:
She look great on Wednesday during testing, when we first put her in one of these boats. On Saturday she looked like a seasoned pro. In the first heat she was at 3/4 throttle to start, she literally blistered the course lapping all but one of her competitors. In the second heat they chose to put a throttle stop and add 10lbs to her boat. She did not have as much speed but she showed she could drive. Man that kid systematically picked off one kid at a time, passing on the inside when safe and giving others tons of room and passing on the outside. She won the second heat with a 20 boat lead. She was on cloud 9, starting to get a little cocky. Sunday was when I saw the true charactor and poise of my daughter. Sunday mornings first heat she had kill switch problems, salt water is bad stuff. She was loosing power intermitantly she placed fourth in that heat. In the second heat on Sunday in the middle of the first turn her fuel line got pinched, she kept it somewhat on plane and limped it down the backstretch of the course going two laps down and when she went into turn 2 and she was back at full song. I blame myself for that. The good thing was she just held the throttle open moved off to the side of the course and kept going. When she came in she was bombarded with a camera guy asking questions. Yes she was pissed and never showed how her true feelings to the camera guy, and she handled that much better than her mentor Tony Stewart ever does. We got to the pits and she was hunting for the cause. She proved herself to be a true competitor, she even congratulated the winner at the ramp. She came home with a 3rd Place Overall Trophy, which she is very proud of.

[Squirtin Thunder]

Silly boys I am #1
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/number_1.JPG
I don't need a jet to shoot a roost !
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/roost.JPG
Gettin ready to put a lap on Jarred Wallach.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Runnin_down_Jered.JPG
Sliden through the turn like a unlimited hydro !
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/turn_2.JPG
Waitin for the call to light the engines !
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/at_the_ramp.JPG

[bradbigsley]

congrats to amanda and her proud dad..

[Squirtin Thunder]

None of this would have been possible for Amanda, as I can't afford any of this, without the entire Hill family. Ron for speerheading the deal, Chad for his technical advise and skill, Bunker for being such a great coach and teacher and the rest of the great Hills.

[IMPATIENT 1]

She look great on Wednesday during testing, when we first put her in one of these boats. On Saturday she looked like a seasoned pro. In the first heat she was at 3/4 throttle to start, she literally blistered the course lapping all but one of her competitors. In the second heat they chose to put a throttle stop and add 10lbs to her boat. She did not have as much speed but she showed she could drive. Man that kid systematically picked off one kid at a time, passing on the inside when safe and giving others tons of room and passing on the outside. She won the second heat with a 20 boat lead. She was on cloud 9, starting to get a little cocky. Sunday was when I saw the true charactor and poise of my daughter. Sunday mornings first heat she had kill switch problems, salt water is bad stuff. She was loosing power intermitantly she placed fourth in that heat. In the second heat on Sunday in the middle of the first turn her fuel line got pinched, she kept it somewhat on plane and limped it down the backstretch of the course going two laps down and when she went into turn 2 and she was back at full song. I blame myself for that. The good thing was she just held the throttle open moved off to the side of the course and kept going. When she came in she was bombarded with a camera guy asking questions. Yes she was pissed and never showed how her true feelings to the camera guy, and she handled that much better than her mentor Tony Stewart ever does. We got to the pits and she was hunting for the cause. She proved herself to be a true competitor, she even congratulated the winner at the ramp. She came home with a 3rd Place Overall Trophy, which she is very proud of.
that's great mana and jim! i showed my little girl this thread and she thought mana was a cool chick!:D

[riverlover]

A few pics to share with you guys..
Read about Amanda the other day and was on the lookout for her Sunday..looked great until the fuel line problem.. congrats to you all.. especially you Amanda, good job girl....
I like the first one 'cause it has the Marine Stadium sign in it so she can always say she raced there...
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[DILLIGAF]

Silly boys I am #1
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/number_1.JPG
I don't need a jet to shoot a roost !
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/roost.JPG
Gettin ready to put a lap on Jarred Wallach.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Runnin_down_Jered.JPG
Sliden through the turn like a unlimited hydro !
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/turn_2.JPG
Waitin for the call to light the engines !
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/at_the_ramp.JPG
You are a bad ass Amanda :)

[BobbyB]

I watched her race; she was the only one gettin after it in the turns. Great Job!!

[Squirtin Thunder]

I watched her race; she was the only one gettin after it in the turns. Great Job!!
This was all new for her, but she sure did look like a seasoned pro.

[pw_Tony]

This was all new for her, but she sure did look like a seasoned pro.
Hey go get some sleep! Lol, it's awesome she did good!

[Squirtin Thunder]

I watched her race; she was the only one gettin after it in the turns. Great Job!!
I told her as well as her coaches to make her corners count.
A few pics to share with you guys..
Read about Amanda the other day and was on the lookout for her Sunday..looked great until the fuel line problem.. congrats to you all.. especially you Amanda, good job girl....
I like the first one 'cause it has the Marine Stadium sign in it so she can always say she raced there...
http://***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37025&stc=1&d=1187068121
If anyone has pics of Amanda from Long Beach I would sure like to see them.
Thank you everyone !

[riverlover]

you're welcome.. if you want me to email them to you just pm me with and email address if you think they'd be better quality ..i also have afew more if you want them..

[Squirtin Thunder]

you're welcome.. if you want me to email them to you just pm me with and email address if you think they'd be better quality ..i also have afew more if you want them..
codeblueracing2004@yahoo.com
Thank you

[Hustler]

Jim why did she end up 3rd in the results? I thought she won both races on saturday?

[Squirtin Thunder]

Amanda had a kill switch problem first heat Sunday and a pinched fuel line on the second heat Sunday.
She sure did drive the piss out of that Herbie hydro Saturday though.
She is a winner in my book for the way she handled herself Sunday.