Competition Back in the saddle :)

[BigBadDodge]

We had three good runs this past week, it’s not very often we get to hit three hooks in four days we hit the Redwood Acres Fair up in Eureka, CA on Wednesday night, Willits Frontier Day's pull on Friday night, and then the Mother lode Fair down in Sonora on Saturday.



I would like to thank a few folks who helped us this week, it is very much appreciated and we couldn’t have had such a successful week with out their help as well as the rest of our sponsors. Props to Joe at Schied Diesel for getting my chargers turned around really fast and for making the special modifications to the HC5A that are worth a substantial increase in horsepower Next my close friend Joel Gooch from J&H Performance we hung out the entire week. Next up Brad, Dana, and the girls at Ponci’s Diesel for letting us use the shop on Thursday and inviting us into their home between events. Joel and I replaced a gasket, massaged the turbo plumbing, and fixed a couple leaks on the BBD. We also installed my new E. D. towing turbo on the tow rig so a big shout out to Chris and Glenn as well.



Here is the Eureka video the track was loose and nobody was getting any traction most folks were around the 200’ mark. I came out of the whole low on RPM’s in an attempt to not blow the tire off the line and still had to feather it half way down the track, I believe we ended up around the 250’ mark:



YouTube - BigBadDodge in Eureka, CA Wednesday, June 24th



Eureka helmet cam video:



YouTube - BBD Helmet Cam Ureaka CA 2009



Eureka Cab cam video:



YouTube - BBD Cab Cam Ureaka, CA 2009



Here is the Willits video: this was a great first time event with a good venue, good crowed, good pits, and good track. I was able to leave the line a lot stronger and maintain the RPM’s out of the whole.



YouTube - BigBadDodge in Willits, CA Friday, June 26th



Here is the Willits passenger cam video: basically I stuck a stationary camera right on the windshield in front of the passenger seat. I also added some ofthe gasket around the camera case so the noise from the motor doesn't freak out the mic on teh camera.



YouTube - BBD Passenger Cam Willits Ca 2009



Here is the Sonora video:



YouTube - BigBadDodge in Sonora, CA Saturday, June 27th



BBD

 

[MMeier]

Looking great as usual !! Keep it up !!

 

[JStieger]

Cool! What do you use for a helmet cam? I don't want to spring the $$ for a data logger so I figure a camera is the next best thing for capturing the multiple gauge readings. :-laf

 

[BigBadDodge]

Ah yes, the redneck data logger :-laf



We use the GoPro camera: GoPro - Wearable Digital Cameras for Sports



BBD

 

[SHobbs]

Nothing like hearing it wind up right before launch. Nice job on the truck, the videos are great. I am curious about the sump on your tow rig though. Any problems with it as far as leaks, ground clearance or anything else?

 

[BigBadDodge]

I am curious about the sump on your tow rig though. Any problems with it as far as leaks, ground clearance or anything else?

Not one, it's an awesome addition to the Airdog and IMO makes it very quiet. If you wanted a little more bling use some Auroquip line





BBD