Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
Joseph Donnelly
TDR MEMBER
Check this out! Dennis Hurst, Executive Engineer of Cummins will give us a talk and is bringing a cutaway ISBe "common rail" 325 hp, 600 ft lb engine as a display. He is the "father" of this engine, the powerplant of our third generation Rams.
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2004 10th Annual Western Regional Rally (MAY MADNESS)
Tuesday May 4
Registration at Arizona Charlie’s-East RV Park Office, 6-8 PM.
Tailgate swap meet in front of Arizona Charlie’s RV park office and at RV spaces
Wednesday May 5
Registration at Arizona Charlie’s-East RV Park Office, 8 AM – 3 PM.
Vendors’ “Hall of Gottahavits” first floor of Arizona Charlie’s parking garage.
Tailgate swap meet in front of Arizona Charlie’s RV park office and at RV spaces.
11:00 AM “Turbochargers and the Future” by Jim O’Donohoe, Borg Warner Turbo Systems
1:30 PM Engine Developments by Dennis Hurst, Executive Engineer, Cummins (the father of the ISBe engine in our 2003-2004. 5 Rams). Cut-away 2004. 5 ISBe “600” engine on display.
Saitta-Trudeau Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge, Pahrump, NV is hosting a get-together 4-8 PM, with a cold-cut spread for dinner, a survey of Ram engineering advances, and a Show-n-Shine ($150 first place; $100 second place, $50 third place).
Directions to Pahrump:
Turn right onto Boulder Highway from Arizona Charlie’s. Just before the overpass of US 93/95/ I-515, take the entrance ramp on the right. Take I-515 to I-15 South (the first off-ramp on the right at the intersection of these highways). Go about 10 miles on I-15 S and get off at Exit 33, Blue Diamond Highway 160. Bear right onto 160 and go about 50 miles to Pahrump. About 1 block after the intersection (with stoplight) of 160 and 372 in Pahrump, make a right turn on Oxbow and go one block to the dealership at the corner of Wahkaikum.
Late registrations (Thursday—Saturday) at Arizona Charlie’s East RV Park; directions posted in RV Park Office.
Thursday May 6
Silver State Motorsports is holding Dyno Days, 9 AM- 3 PM (Vendors are welcome) at Las Vegas Speedway. $50 for 2 pulls. Be sure to wear your May Madness badge to qualify for a trophy!
Directions to Dyno Days at Silver State
Take Exit 54 from I-15 (North of Las Vegas). Turn right at the bottom of Exit 54 off-ramp, turn right immediately after Petro truck stop, turn left through gate in fence and go to Q building; alternatively turn right after Shelby building, go to Bldg. Q
Vendors may set up at Silver State or the Arizona Charlie’s parking garage.
1-2 PM “introduction to the Turbo Diesel” or a primer for beginners, by Robert Patton (editor and head of TDR)
Lake Mead Cruises is holding a dinner cruise (reservations, only during pre-registration). Boat departs at 6:30 PM. You must be there by 6 PM. There is a $5 fee per vehicle by the National Park Service to enter the Lake Mead Recreation area. You MUST have your May Madness cruise ticket for admission.
Directions to the Dinner Cruise
Turn right onto Boulder Highway, turn left just after the overpass to go South on I-515/US 93&95. Continue on US93 past the Railroad Pass Casino (on your left) and into and part way through Boulder City. Turn left at the 2nd light, which is Hwy. 93. Go 4 miles on Hwy 93 until you come to a sign that says “Lake Mead Beaches and Marina”. There is a building on your left at the intersection. Go past the Guard Shack in the middle and make an immediate right. Make another right at the sign that says “Las Vegas Boat Harbor Handicapped Pier”.
Get-together, cold cut dinner at Arizona Charlie’s-East RV Park Office, courtesy of the vendors, 7 PM.
Friday May 7
Silver State Motorsports is holding Dyno Days, 9 AM- 3 PM at Las Vegas Speedway, Exit 54 of I-15. Building Q-Suite 103 (Vendors are welcome. $50 for 2 pulls. Be sure to wear your May Madness badge to qualify for a trophy!
Vendors may set up at Silver State or the Arizona Charlie’s parking garage.
Massage Therapy by the Academy of Healing Arts, 10 AM – 2 PM, RV Park office.
2-4 PM “Some Idiosyncrasies of Generation Three Rams,” by John Holmes, for new and prospective Cummins Turbo Diesel Ram owners. Arizona Charlie’s RV Park Office
Las Vegas Speedway (I-15, Exit 54) will be holding their Evening Test-n-Tune Drag Racing. Their gate opens at 5 PM, drag racing is from 6-10 PM, $20 entry fee. They are also holding Midnight Mayhem drags 10 PM – 2 AM, $10 entry fee. Midnight Mayhem is “grudge” racing where any two vehicles can choose to run each other--like street racing but legal. Be sure to wear your May Madness badge to qualify for a trophy!
Saturday May 8
Vendors’ “Hall of Gottahavits” first floor of Arizona Charlie’s parking garage.
Technical Seminars at Arizona Charlie’s RV Park Office
9-9:30 AM Air filtration by AFE
9:30-10 AM New Products in Performance and Braking by Harald Harks, BD Power
10-10:30 AM Power Enhancements by Mark Chapple, TST Products
10:30-11 AM Bosch fuel injection by Scott Gerrard, J&S Diesel
1:30-2 PM Exhaust brakes by Bruce Sebring, PacBrake
2-2:30 PM Performance history and exhaust systems, by Jerry Jardine, Pinnacle Power Exhaust
2:30-3 PM Automatic transmissions by Clint Cannon, ATS Diesel Performance
3-3:30 PM Suspension and other enhancements by Bob Conner, Mr. Bob’s Distributing
3:30-4 PM Brake Guard HD-400 by Lawrence Jones
10 AM- 12:30 PM Show-n-Shine “Best Dressed Truck” at Arizona Charlie’s parking garage, same floor (first floor) as the vendor displays. There will be a Dodge Viper display in the area.
7 PM-10 PM Banquet and Awards Ceremony at Sam’s Town, Ponderosa Ballroom. You MUST have your banquet ticket for admission.
Rev. 05-03-04
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2004 10th Annual Western Regional Rally (MAY MADNESS)
Tuesday May 4
Registration at Arizona Charlie’s-East RV Park Office, 6-8 PM.
Tailgate swap meet in front of Arizona Charlie’s RV park office and at RV spaces
Wednesday May 5
Registration at Arizona Charlie’s-East RV Park Office, 8 AM – 3 PM.
Vendors’ “Hall of Gottahavits” first floor of Arizona Charlie’s parking garage.
Tailgate swap meet in front of Arizona Charlie’s RV park office and at RV spaces.
11:00 AM “Turbochargers and the Future” by Jim O’Donohoe, Borg Warner Turbo Systems
1:30 PM Engine Developments by Dennis Hurst, Executive Engineer, Cummins (the father of the ISBe engine in our 2003-2004. 5 Rams). Cut-away 2004. 5 ISBe “600” engine on display.
Saitta-Trudeau Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge, Pahrump, NV is hosting a get-together 4-8 PM, with a cold-cut spread for dinner, a survey of Ram engineering advances, and a Show-n-Shine ($150 first place; $100 second place, $50 third place).
Directions to Pahrump:
Turn right onto Boulder Highway from Arizona Charlie’s. Just before the overpass of US 93/95/ I-515, take the entrance ramp on the right. Take I-515 to I-15 South (the first off-ramp on the right at the intersection of these highways). Go about 10 miles on I-15 S and get off at Exit 33, Blue Diamond Highway 160. Bear right onto 160 and go about 50 miles to Pahrump. About 1 block after the intersection (with stoplight) of 160 and 372 in Pahrump, make a right turn on Oxbow and go one block to the dealership at the corner of Wahkaikum.
Late registrations (Thursday—Saturday) at Arizona Charlie’s East RV Park; directions posted in RV Park Office.
Thursday May 6
Silver State Motorsports is holding Dyno Days, 9 AM- 3 PM (Vendors are welcome) at Las Vegas Speedway. $50 for 2 pulls. Be sure to wear your May Madness badge to qualify for a trophy!
Directions to Dyno Days at Silver State
Take Exit 54 from I-15 (North of Las Vegas). Turn right at the bottom of Exit 54 off-ramp, turn right immediately after Petro truck stop, turn left through gate in fence and go to Q building; alternatively turn right after Shelby building, go to Bldg. Q
Vendors may set up at Silver State or the Arizona Charlie’s parking garage.
1-2 PM “introduction to the Turbo Diesel” or a primer for beginners, by Robert Patton (editor and head of TDR)
Lake Mead Cruises is holding a dinner cruise (reservations, only during pre-registration). Boat departs at 6:30 PM. You must be there by 6 PM. There is a $5 fee per vehicle by the National Park Service to enter the Lake Mead Recreation area. You MUST have your May Madness cruise ticket for admission.
Directions to the Dinner Cruise
Turn right onto Boulder Highway, turn left just after the overpass to go South on I-515/US 93&95. Continue on US93 past the Railroad Pass Casino (on your left) and into and part way through Boulder City. Turn left at the 2nd light, which is Hwy. 93. Go 4 miles on Hwy 93 until you come to a sign that says “Lake Mead Beaches and Marina”. There is a building on your left at the intersection. Go past the Guard Shack in the middle and make an immediate right. Make another right at the sign that says “Las Vegas Boat Harbor Handicapped Pier”.
Get-together, cold cut dinner at Arizona Charlie’s-East RV Park Office, courtesy of the vendors, 7 PM.
Friday May 7
Silver State Motorsports is holding Dyno Days, 9 AM- 3 PM at Las Vegas Speedway, Exit 54 of I-15. Building Q-Suite 103 (Vendors are welcome. $50 for 2 pulls. Be sure to wear your May Madness badge to qualify for a trophy!
Vendors may set up at Silver State or the Arizona Charlie’s parking garage.
Massage Therapy by the Academy of Healing Arts, 10 AM – 2 PM, RV Park office.
2-4 PM “Some Idiosyncrasies of Generation Three Rams,” by John Holmes, for new and prospective Cummins Turbo Diesel Ram owners. Arizona Charlie’s RV Park Office
Las Vegas Speedway (I-15, Exit 54) will be holding their Evening Test-n-Tune Drag Racing. Their gate opens at 5 PM, drag racing is from 6-10 PM, $20 entry fee. They are also holding Midnight Mayhem drags 10 PM – 2 AM, $10 entry fee. Midnight Mayhem is “grudge” racing where any two vehicles can choose to run each other--like street racing but legal. Be sure to wear your May Madness badge to qualify for a trophy!
Saturday May 8
Vendors’ “Hall of Gottahavits” first floor of Arizona Charlie’s parking garage.
Technical Seminars at Arizona Charlie’s RV Park Office
9-9:30 AM Air filtration by AFE
9:30-10 AM New Products in Performance and Braking by Harald Harks, BD Power
10-10:30 AM Power Enhancements by Mark Chapple, TST Products
10:30-11 AM Bosch fuel injection by Scott Gerrard, J&S Diesel
1:30-2 PM Exhaust brakes by Bruce Sebring, PacBrake
2-2:30 PM Performance history and exhaust systems, by Jerry Jardine, Pinnacle Power Exhaust
2:30-3 PM Automatic transmissions by Clint Cannon, ATS Diesel Performance
3-3:30 PM Suspension and other enhancements by Bob Conner, Mr. Bob’s Distributing
3:30-4 PM Brake Guard HD-400 by Lawrence Jones
10 AM- 12:30 PM Show-n-Shine “Best Dressed Truck” at Arizona Charlie’s parking garage, same floor (first floor) as the vendor displays. There will be a Dodge Viper display in the area.
7 PM-10 PM Banquet and Awards Ceremony at Sam’s Town, Ponderosa Ballroom. You MUST have your banquet ticket for admission.
Rev. 05-03-04
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