Blown Gas Flats

13/06/2024

Calling all Tow Boats!!!

CDBA is looking for boats and personal water craft to help move race boats around the track for our July and August races. If you have a small boat or PWC, decent maneuvering skills, and would enjoy spending time on the water with drag boats, reach out to us on messenger.

11/06/2024

Come and watch some of the fastest boats on the West Coast! Co-Sanctioned with the Arizona Drag Boat Association (ADBA), racers come from all over the West Coast and Canada to battle it out for the Winner's Circle. Friday Test N Tune admission $5 payable at the Registration Trailer.

10/06/2024

This is going to be a wonderful event to celebrate the life of a great friend and racer. Come on all of you BGF racers, get your stuff ready and hope to see you there. Thank you to all of the supporters, friends and family that are helping us put on this incredible event. Hope to see you there!!

Kyle Cannon Memorial . Columbia Drag Boat Association Bi-Mart Summer Clash . JULY 12-14 2024 . DEXTER RESERVOIR, Oregon .
BLOWN GAS FLAT CHALLENGE
$5,000 - Winner
$2,000 - Runner-Up
$750 - Semi Finalists
***$400 of tow money will go to each BGF participant***
*** BGF RESTRICTIONS APPLY***
(Contact: Shane Westerfield or Michele Fleming)
Sponsored By:
Cheryl Cannon
Doug Lindsay
Precision Machining
Ohrberg Excavation
Grose Racing Engines
L&H Concrete
South Bay Mazda
Oxnard Mazda
Elitereels
Dog & Andy's VDRIVE Run
Wes Gray Art & Design
Bass Lake Boat Show
!!SPONSORSHIP SPOTS AVAILABLE!!

28/05/2024

More photos from the May race taken by Mark McLaughlin.

21/05/2024

Over the weekend the BGF class completed their 2 - Run For The Money Shootout events as we finished up the final round race from April 21st between Kelly Rhead and Frank Kuhns on Saturday and raced the May Madness shootout on Sunday.

The NJBA Rulebook states that when there is an incomplete race, the boat with the quickest ET of the last round is the Winner and the Runner-up with the second quickest ET. With that being said, NJBA awarded Kelly Rhead the Winner of the April race and Frank Kuhns the Runner-up and rewarded both drivers with purse money, points and trophies.

For the BGF Shootout Event, even though the same rules applied, and Kelly could have walked away with $2500.00 more in his pocket, along with the points he talked with Frank and they both agreed to race for it. During Saturday's second round of qualifying both guys were lined up side by side and Frank got his first BGF win with a 5.97 et @ 138.32 mph over Kelly's 6.13 et @131.36 mph. I have to say, Kelly Rhead you are a true professional sportsman and competitor for agreeing to run the race. AND to top it off, Kelly gave the NJBA Winner's Trophy to Frank at the end of the day. What an exciting and memorable moment for Frank. Congratulations to you both!!!

Our class is always an interesting one on who is left standing at the end of the day. We say that you cannot be intimidated by your opponent as the boat has to start first and Sunday's May Madness oh how it was.

We started out on Saturday with 9 boats set up to race on Sunday but at the end of the day we were down to 6. 3 boats with parts failure not able to compete. As Sunday rolls around going into the final round we have 2 boats that won't start and 1 red light with their opponents taking the wins and in the final round we have Jeff Martin up against Jason Silva with Jason going red and still running 6.10 et @ 138.39 mph with Jeff Martin taking the win with a 7.23 et @ 124.29 mph. Congratulations to Jeff Martin and Westerfield Motorsports along with Jason Silva and team.

We are thankful and grateful for the help and support of L&H Concrete, South Bay Mazda, Oxnard Mazda, Double Tree Hotel, KC Steakhouse & Wes Gray.

After 2 events this is our current Run for the Money Points -
Jeff Martin - 405
Frank Kuhns - 400
Kelly Rhead - 350
Shane Westerfield - 320
Jason Silva -300
Craig Lucas - 300
Nick Childers - 250
Joe Martin - 200
Tony Scarlata - 200
Ian Sirrs - 100
Jim Van Kampen - 100
Kyle Cannon - 100

Our next event with be held in Dexter, OR on July 12-14 with the CDBA group as we will be participating in the "Kyle Cannon Blown Gas Flat Shootout". This is going to be a very special event as we hope to see more BGF boats out there as last year there were 9 boats to continue what Kyle had started last year. More information to follow.

We also cannot go without saying that we are sorry for the loss of another great racer, Bill Erkelen. Prayers to his wife, family and friends. 🙏🙏

09/05/2024

It's roll call time for May Madness on May 18-19th at Lake Ming, Bakersfield as we are going to have a great weekend. Come on out and enjoy the day.
Shane Westerfield
Kelly Rhead
Tony Scarlata
Joe Martin
Jeff Martin
Nick Childers
Craig Lucas
Frank Kuhns
Jeff Donnell
Jason Silva

Come on Mike Chadwick as we miss you!!

05/05/2024

On April 21st the Drag Boat Racing community lost a wonderful person, Kyle Cannon. These incredible drawings done by Wes Gray were his way of showing is condolences and support to his wife Cheryl, his entire family and friends. These drawings were done with no intention of making them available for sale. For those that know of Wes' work every now and then you will see that he will offer some of the proceeds of one of his drawings to his local animal shelter to help cover the costs that they may need. After talking with Cheryl she said that Animal Shelters are something that she and Kyle supported and if there are people out there that would like to support Wes' time, talent and for a good cause then for him to go ahead and sell the drawings. We have seen that there are numerous people that would like a drawing, so please reach out to Wes by IM and he will answer any of your questions. Thank you.

27/04/2024

Some good shots from Mark McLaughlin last weekend

17/04/2024

Boat count for the spring fling

Shane Westerfield
Kelly Rhead
Joe Martin
Nick Childers
Jim Shelton
Craig Lucas
Ian Sirrs
Jason Silva
Tony Scarlata
Jeff Martin
Jim Van Kampen
Kyle Cannon

Maybe Frank kuhs

02/04/2024

This wording has been a " rule" since the early 80s in many organizations. What actual meter is used to conduct this test? How do you maintain and calibrate it? Where can it be purchased?

27/03/2024

Some photos by Mark McLaughlin from the season opener.

11/03/2024

Roll call for this weekends race in Bakersfield

Jeff Martin
Craig Lucas
Kelly Rhead
Shane Westerfield
Jason Silva
Jim Shelton
Nick Childers
Ian Sirrs

27/01/2024

RUN FOR THE MONEY BLOWN GAS FLAT SHOOTOUT

Attention all BGF Racers –
We would like to welcome you all to participate in a 5-race shootout consisting of cash, points and year end Champion reward.

Schedule
April 20-21 Bakersfield, CA – NJBA
May 18-19 Bakersfield, CA – NJBA
July 19-21 Dexter, OR – CDBA
September 21-22 Bakersfield, CA – NJBA
November 8-10 Phoenix, AZ – SDBA/NJBA


Purse Payout
Winner - $2,500.00
Runner up - $1,000.00
Semi’s - $500.00
Plus the Association Purse

The following REGULATIONS will be implemented. All drivers will be asked to sign a waiver at the start of the event that they will comply with the following regulations in order to be eligible for the “Shootout purse, points and year end Champion reward”. If you choose to participate but “do not sign the waiver” you will only be awarded what the Association purse is offering. (Waivers will be signed in Shane Westerfield’s pit area)
1. Max overdrive - All Screw type blowers 54%
2. Max overdrive - All Roots type blowers 28%
3. No Turbo or Centrifugal Chargers
4. No E85
5. Race gas only
6. Max. 572ci

A special thank you goes out to the following sponsors for their participation.
L&H Concrete
South Bay Mazda
Oxnard Mazda

The Alcohol Flat Racing Group is in the process of putting together a racing schedule in hopes to be able to race at some of the same events.

26/01/2024

As we get ready for the 2024 season to start we would like to thank DoubleTree Hotel, Lori and the staff for their continued support of the BGF class with NJBA. For those that are interested in booking a room at the hotel, you are to contact the hotel directly at (661) 323-7111 and reference "NJBA" for the room rate of $95.00 a night. The BGF class thanks everyone that supports the hotel and our class. Good luck to everyone and be safe. Thank you.

21/12/2023

29/11/2023

A few more from Phoenix!

28/11/2023

Some Phoenix action. Mark McLaughlin photos.

13/11/2023

Well the last race of the year, the World Finals, were held in Chandler, Arizona at Wild Horse Park. It was one of the largest races of the year as our Blown Gas Flat class had 13 boats entered with 11 competing on Sunday. It was a crazy day of racing as the first round saw every round except for the single by Kelly Rhead have a "Red Light". Is that nuts or what?? As the day went on it was down to the two final contenders that seemed to be in the final round quite a bit this year, Kelly Rhead and Jeff Martin. Kelly ran a 5.92 [email protected] mph to Jeff Martins red light which gave the win to Kelly. Congratulations to our finalists and to everyone that competed in this event.

For this event we would like to thank all of the BGF Participants that contributed extra money to go towards the purse, Krazy Kolors, Billy B Boat & RV Storage, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Maxima Racing Oils, F&L Fuel, & Menkens V-Drives.

Also, we would like to thank all of our BGF sponsors for their continued support for the entire year.

O'Reilly Auto Parts, Maxima Racing Oils, DoubleTree Hotel, KC Steakhouse, Menkens V-Drives, Rex & Traci Childers and Wes Gray - Cool Auto Art.

Congratulations to Jeff Martin, Shane and Steve Westerfield and crew for becoming our 2023 BGF Champion. Great job everyone!!

To Matt Thurston and his family we are praying for you each and every day and sending positive thoughts your way.

Thank you to everyone and have a safe and Happy Holidays.

25/10/2023

Going to be a fun event. I think we’re up to 14 boats for blown gas flat.

23/09/2023

Some pretty great photos from Mark Mclaughlin photography from last weekend’s event.

29/08/2023

Roll call for the Fall classic…should be a good one.

Jeff Martin
Shane westerfield
Jim shelton
Craig Lucas
Sean Giroux
Ian Sirrs
Robert Robinson
Jim Van Kampen
Frank Kuhs
Joe Martin
Kelly Rhead
Tony scarlata
Wyatt McAllister

Anyone else??

25/07/2023

Roll call for BGF at Firebird November 3-5.

10/07/2023

Racers, Crews, and Staff, come join us Saturday under the Gazebo for a Potluck and Calcutta. If you join us for dinner, please bring your favorite side dish or dessert. Dinner starts at 6.

If you have a favorite pool floaty, bring it too and enjoy a float with other like minded patrons.

We'll be doing the General Membership Meeting Friday evening instead of Saturday so we can get strait to festivities after qualifying.

08/07/2023

For all of the BGF racers that are going to Dexter, OR. Tim Tregoning, CDBA's Commodore has asked that I pass along this information.

All drivers meetings are mandatory for the days you are running and that includes Friday's Test & Tune if you are going to participate on Friday. Meetings are at 8:00 a.m. If you will not be able to make the drivers meetings but plan to run that day, you will need to contact Tim Tregoning either by email [email protected] or his cell is (541) 901-9431 to make alternate plans.

In BGF, blower restraints are not required for the roots blowers. Only the screw PSI's & Wipples. It's on page 62 of their rule book if anyone needs to look it up to verify.

Tech Inspection - you will receive a bright green tech sheet at registration to complete. That is the one that you will need to turn in. It will need to be turned in by the driver at registration. Registration will give the driver his arm band when it gets turned it. The online tech sheet on their website cdbaracing.com/racerforms is your reference to double check and be prepared.

If you have any further questions, please contact Tim as we want everyone to have a good time.

Drive safe and see you all soon. Thank you.

01/06/2023

Update as of 6/3/23 - Way to go guys. We are now at 8 boats. Keep them coming.

Kyle Cannon as put together this awesome Northwest Blown Gas Flat Bottom Challenge with a $5,000.00 purse to take place on July 14-16 in Dexter, OR with CDBA/ADBA during the Bi-Mart Summer Clash event.

Thank you to all of the sponsors that have reached out to help support this great event.
Cannon Marine, Mountain Strong Concrete, Inc., South Bay Mazda, Kleen Blast, Dog & Andy's V-Drive Run, Custom Concrete NW, South Sound Snow, O'Reilly Auto Parts, F&L Fuel/Renegade Race Fuel & Maxima Racing Oils

How many BGF boats will be there? I know it's early but roll call has started!!!
1. Kyle Cannon
2. Shane Westerfield
3. Jeff Martin
4. Tony Scarlata
5. Cole Irick/Gerry Yerex
6. Jim Shelton
7. Kelly Rhead
8. Ben Wurster
9. Jason Silva
Come on and add your name to the list.

Everyone have a safe drive and we will see you there.

31/05/2023

Some more shots from Mark Mclaughlin at the May race.