Robert Patton, Andy Mikonis, and myself were recently invited to a media event where we would be able to drive the new 2010 Dodge Ram HD trucks both on public roads and at the Chrysler proving grounds. Robert and Andy's comments will be in an upcoming magazine.
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One of the nations’ most popular diesel drag races and sled pulls happens May 8th and 9th during the TS Outlaw Drag Race & Sled Pull. This event draws some of the most powerful diesel trucks that will go after cash prizes and trophies in each class. The fun begins May 8th with a huge open house at Beach Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Here spectators and diesel owners can see new diesel power products, and get a taste for the drag racing and sled pulls slated for the following day.
On May 9th, the battle begins in ET brackets, 12.0 sec. Index, Pro-Street, Pro-Mod and Pro-Dragster classes. The Sled Pulls take place at the nearby Southern Kentucky Fairgrounds, where competitors use all their horsepower and torque to compete in Sled Pull Classes, a Street Class, Super Street, Pro Street and Modified Classes. In addition, the TS Outlaw Drag Race & Sled Pull features a vendor’s row and a Show-N-Shine competition.
If you think you have what it takes to compete against some of the fastest street or race diesels in the world, or if you just have a love for everything diesel, make sure not to miss this popular event. For more information on this event, contact TS Performance, 5425 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42102. 270-746-9999. Or visit them on the web at http://www.tsperformance.com/events.html.
Detroit - Emerging from a herd of 120
long horn cattle driven by 10 cowboys on horseback down Washington
Boulevard in downtown Detroit today, the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram made
its debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.
"Since
the dawn of the 'big rig' look, Dodge Ram has always been a
gamechanger," said Jim Press, Vice Chairman and President, Chrysler
LLC. " And this is our all-new game-changer -- the all-new 2009 Dodge
Ram, which is packed with full-size pickup firsts and best-in-class
features."
In
1994, Dodge introduced a revolutionary Ram in the light-duty pickup
market, with its “big rig” styling and iconic
crosshair grille.
“We
put a truck on the market that tripled our market share,”
said Ralph Gilles, Vice President – Jeep®/Truck
Design Studio, Chrysler LLC. “Our design was polarizing
— people loved it or hated it. But the people who loved it,
bought it. They still do, because Dodge Ram continues to stand out from
the herd of ‘me-too’ trucks.”
For the redesign of its all-new, next-generation Ram, Dodge pulled out all the stops.
“Our
mandate was to make a quantum leap and add even more voltage to
Ram,” said Scott Kunselman, Vice President –
Body-on-Frame Product Team. “Our all-new 2009 Dodge Ram is a
game-changer in terms of capability, convenience, craftsmanship and
safety.”
I was asked by the TDR to cover the SEMA show for the magazine and the website. This being my first time at the event, I have to say it was overwhelming. I've seen it on TV shows and in magazines, so I thought I was prepared. But the sheer magnitude of the event is beyond what you could possibly envision. It's simply enormous! . . . . . .
The weekend of June 2nd, diesel enthusiasts from all across the nation decended on Indianapolis for the 3rd Indiana Diesel Nationals at O'Reilly Raceway Park (formerly IRP). This event has been a yearly pilgrimage for enthusiasts since 2001 having been previously held in Muncie, IN until it outgrew the facilities there.
Under threatening skies a record 9,600 spectators came through the gates to watch over 300 competitors put their trucks through their paces, browse vendors wares, run on the dyno, and to check out the show and shine. The sled pull qualifications underwent a slight delay on saturday evening due to rain. On sunday rain passed to the north and south of the facility all day long but never stopped the event.
You are invited to the Boise Area’s 11th Annual Diesel Day hosted by the Idaho Bombers and Meridian Motorsports. The events start at 9:00 a.m. at Meridian Motorsports.
The Idaho Bombers invite you to bring your truck out to see what kind of power it makes on a DynoJet dynamometer. This event is open to all diesel owners, not just TDR Members. Each session on the dynamometer runs $50 (3 runs).
The Idaho Bombers meet at 6:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month for dinner at the Golden Corral in Nampa, ID. The Idaho Bombers on the east side of the state meet on the 4th Thursday of each month for dinner at Applebee’s in Pocatello, ID. For more information, check out their website at www.idahobombers.com. This information is also available on the TDR Website at: www.turbodieselregister.com.
Meridian Motorsports 521 E. King Street, Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 887-2058
For more information, contact Lee "Muddy" Thomson:
For TDR Writer, Steve St. Laurent's, initial impressions, photographs, exclusive interviews, video and other information you won't find any place else, click on the above link.
Robert Patton, Andy Mikonis, and myself were recently invited to a media event where we would be able to drive the new 2010 Dodge Ram HD trucks both on public roads and at the Chrysler proving grounds. Robert and Andy's comments will be in an upcoming magazine.
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Detroit - Emerging from a herd of 120
long horn cattle driven by 10 cowboys on horseback down Washington
Boulevard in downtown Detroit today, the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram made
its debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.
I was asked by the TDR to cover the SEMA show for the magazine and the website. This being my first time at the event, I have to say it was overwhelming. I've seen it on TV shows and in magazines, so I thought I was prepared. But the sheer magnitude of the event is beyond what you could possibly envision. It's simply enormous! . . . . . .
The weekend of June 2nd, diesel enthusiasts from all across the nation decended on Indianapolis for the 3rd Indiana Diesel Nationals at O'Reilly Raceway Park (formerly IRP). This event has been a yearly pilgrimage for enthusiasts since 2001 having been previously held in Muncie, IN until it outgrew the facilities there. 
