The Sixteenth Annual Turbo Diesel Register (TDR) Western Regional Rally, “May Madness,” [MM ’10] will be held April 26 - May 1, 2010 in Pahrump, Nevada. All brands of diesel trucks will be welcome. Most events will be held at Saitta-Trudeau Dodge, at the nearby Pahrump Nugget (the host hotel), and at Preferred RV (the host RV Park).
The rally will again include the vendors’ “Hall of Gottahavits,” technical talks, safety and recreational vehicle related seminars, and drag racing. There will be a Best Dressed, Show-n-Shine truck contest, and a Ram Rodeo with a Ram roundup for all attendees. At the awards banquet on Saturday evening, we expect to give away over $5,000 in prizes in random-drawings.
Attendees should plan and conduct your own "tours" of Pahrump and Vegas Valley attractions. Brochures will be available when you register. Among the notable places to visit are the Pahrump winery, the China Ranch date farm, and Death Valley. Some of these tours will require admission fees to be paid by the participants and each participant will pay for individual activities such as the entrance fee at the Speedway, fees for museums, etc. That way you pay only for what you want to attend.
The Pahrump Nugget (866-751-6500; www.pahrumpnugget.com) is the host hotel and is recently re-modeled. It is conveniently located in the center of Pahrump and close to Saitta-Trudeau Dodge. The banquet, Vendors’ Hall of Gottahavits, and Vendors’ Friday-Saturday Seminar series will be held at the Nugget. Hotel rate will be $70 ($80 weekend).
The host RV Park is Preferred RV Resort (800-445-7840; www.preferredrv.com). This RV Park is across the side street from the Pahrump Nugget. They are once again giving us the special rate of $15.49 including tax. Be sure to tell them you are with “MAY MADNESS.” They have both back-in and pull-through spaces. Their clubhouse holds 130 people and will be the site for the seminars up through Thursday.
Other options include the Best Western Hotel and RV Park (775-727-5100), and Saddle West Hotel/Casino/RV Park (800-433-3987, www.saddlewest), both in Pahrump.
It is VERY IMPORTANT to register early so we can plan appropriately. We need a good idea of how many will participate because we have to guarantee numbers for the hotel, banquet, etc.
For additional information (including vendor space and special accommodations), contact Joe Donnelly at (505) 858-1966 (phone) or Donnellyj@msn.com (e-mail).
Scheid Diesel wants to remind you about their fast approaching Diesel Extravaganza 2009.
Held annually at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds in Terre Haute Indiana, the dates for this year are August 28-30. Its an exciting weekend with a diesel truck and tractor pull, diesel drag race, dyno contest, show-n-shine sponsored by Geno's Garage and the Turbo Diesel Register, burnout contest, and vendor seminars.
For up to date information check out their website. Details are being posted regularly. This year is destined to be another great year for all diesel enthusiasts and participants!
The staff of Geno's Garage and the Turbo Diesel Register hope to see you there.
Beginning March 1, TDR Members had the opportunity to post their credentials in order to do a product evaluation of a Wilson "Thrasher" Intake Manifold.
The Wilson folks generously agreed to supply an intake manifold for the contest and the would-be TDR field test correspondents submitted their entries during the next sixty days.
It is now time to announce the winners. That's right, winners (plural)!
The folks at Wilson shared your enthusiasm for this contest (TDR members responded with many excellent entries), and they decided to ship out two of their Thrasher manifolds for our contest winners to evaluate. Let us extend a big "thank you" to the folks at Wilson for their sponsorship of this contest.
And the winners of the Wilson Thrasher Intake Manifolds for their '03 - '07 5.9 engines:
SSwords - Scott's entry represents the "average Joe" kind of owner. He has a '06 2500, Quad Cab, 4x4 that already has several engine modifications. We look forward to his evaluation to see how the Thrasher works with his existing PSM air box, drop in air filter, and Bully Dog performance module. The judges felt your evaluation would be very analytical and contain an excellent technical evaluation!
HHuntitall - Casey's entry represents the owner that likes to talk and type. His colorful entry caught the judges' attention. The key to his winning entry, "I know the County Sheriff and most of his deputies very well." Casey's truck is a '03 3500, 4x4 that already has a TST PowerMax, new injector nozzles, a Holley fuel transfer pump, a SouthBend Clutch and perhaps a new turbocharger. The judges felt your evaluation would be very insightful and, shall we say, colorful!
Congratulations, SSwords and HHuntitall! A member of the TDR staff will contact you to make shipping arrangements. Your assignment will be to provide a 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day report on the Wilson Thrasher manifold. The project should be completed and your final evaluation submitted 90 days after you receive the product.
Again, our thanks go out to all of the TDR Membership for your participation. And thank you, Wilson Manufacturing, for your sponsorship of this project!
This one has been so much fun that we'll be working with other vendors to offer their products for future "be a TDR writer" contests.
Scott and Casey, get ready to send us your stories!
The National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) is proud to announce the FASS Diesel Nationals on June 6, 2009 at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis Indiana. This will be one of the year's marquee events, so mark your calendar now.
BD Diesel Performance's legendary spring public open house is happening on April 18, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm at their facility in Abbotsford, BC.
Free runs on their 1,500hp dynamometer is offered to the first 60 trucks with prizes going to tops in multiple horse power ranges plus there will be a Show’n’Shine competition, seminars and product displays.
Huge savings on your favorite BD products! Hamburgers, hot dogs and pop available by donation with proceeds going to charity.
BD Diesel Performance 33723 King Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M9 Canada
Events - General Diesel
The Sixteenth Annual Turbo Diesel Register (TDR) Western Regional Rally, “May Madness,” [MM ’10] will be held April 26 - May 1, 2010 in Pahrump, Nevada. All brands of diesel trucks will be welcome. Most events will be held at Saitta-Trudeau Dodge, at the nearby Pahrump Nugget (the host hotel), and at Preferred RV (the host RV Park). 
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Beginning March 1, TDR Members had the opportunity to post their credentials in order to do a product evaluation of a Wilson "Thrasher" Intake Manifold. 
The National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) is proud to announce the FASS Diesel Nationals on June 6, 2009 at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis Indiana. This will be one of the year's marquee events, so mark your calendar now. 
BD Diesel Performance's legendary spring public open house is happening on April 18, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm at their facility in Abbotsford, BC. 