Save The Dates - June 12 - 16, 2019

[TDRadmin]

Save the Dates - June 12 – 16, 2019 - TDR Rally in Columbus!
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There it is. Buried on page four of Issue 100 of the Turbo Diesel Register is a note to the audience to save those dates next year. Why? Because we're planning the next TDR Rally!​

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As you know, 2019 is the 100th anniversary of Cummins, Inc., and we are working with Cummins on a plan for a TDR rally at Cummins in Columbus, Indiana during that week. The 2019 event will feature a plant tour at CMEP, Cummins’ Columbus Midrange Engine Plant.

We had about 200 trucks at each of the past two rallies. For the 2019 event, the folks at the plant have issued a challenge to the TDR audience, “Bring us 400 trucks!” Wow, 400 is a big number. On behalf of the TDR membership, I gladly accepted the challenge.

This challenge translates to about 800 attendees. To accommodate this larger group, we will have planned activities for two core days – Thursday, June 13, and Friday, June 14. To keep the logistics manageable, we will split the large group of 800 in half. One day will feature a Plant Tour at CMEP and (hopefully) a Ram Ride ‘n Drive. The other day will feature a tour of Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Indianapolis 500) and a chance to do some drag racing (bracket racing) at the nearby Indianapolis Raceway Park (NHRA US Nationals). Flip groups. Repeat. The preliminary cost per person is going to run about $95.

On Saturday, June 15, how about a Show ‘n Shine at the host area, CERAland Campground?

That is the preliminary plan. For now, simply save the dates. The official sign-up will be opened on Monday, June 4, 2018.

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Stay tuned. More details to follow. We look forward to seeing you in Columbus, Indiana next June!

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Robert Patton
Editor, Turbo Diesel Register

 

[Larry Willard]

Denise and I plan on attending.

 

[Jim W]

Jill and Jim Wulff will be there, God Willing.

 

[TDRadmin]

Outstanding! We're holding a place for you!

Robin - TDR Admin

 

[Shadrach]

I would like to see some vehicles that have been repowered by Cummins engine that are not Dodges. I have seen many other trucks with the might "B" in them. Chevs, Fords, Internationals, Jeeps, old and new....

I was there 5 years ago and enjoyed it.
At this point I'm not sure if I can make it but... we'll see.

David

 

[mwilson]

I'm planning on attending. Wife has even expressed interest so maybe bringing the 5th wheel or the Lance.

 

[Ozymandias]

Cool, we will join you and the event.
Probably the longest journey to the event.

 

[mwilson]

Cool, we will join you and the event.
Probably the longest journey to the event.

I’m pretty sure that you will get the longest trip award!!!

 

[DavidC]

I definately would like to go. Guess I will have to wait and see how the health issues go.

Dave

 

[WalterJ]

What is the registration time window @ Ceraland? We're RV'g 311 miles & can't depart @ 0600 Wed to make the 1300 reg start. Thanks.