Diesel Thunder in Spokane!

[JHansen]

I would love to come down there-but it's on my weekend to work ... ... bad work, bad work, bad work!!!! Too bad as I should be semi-BOMBed up by then... ... . planning to try and worm my way somehow into the Strathmore Super Pulls the weekend after that to test my combo out.



Garth-I am coming up your way either Saturday or Monday depending on whether my load of improvements shows from Piers by the weekend. Going to look at quads-my birthday is Saturday so I'm figuring on treating myself or at least getting a salesman all worked up. I'll drop you a line when I know better what's going on.....



Vaughn-how was your trip around the wilds of Alberta? Obviously you made it home so things must have been OK?



Jason

 

[rspinks]

Garth, sent you a PM regarding gauges, etc. Strathmore sounds like the plan for the following weekend, gotta see what Jason's got up his sleeve .

 

[JHansen]

Not much more up my sleeve besides my arm Rich! Bigger set of injectors-bigger turbo-bigger headaches ..... I am gonna have to R&D my fuel-system upgrades sooner than later I think to keep up with the mass quantities I'll be capable of consuming by then I guess.



I'm gonna really have to pedal hard to stay ahead of Alex-I think he's gone down on record as Rod's best customer now! He wants to go for a blast in both the Silver Cloud and Great White at Strathmore to make up his mind about turbos-next thing you know the boy'll be a slave to the bottle and I'll be a memory in his rear view mirrors... ...



Aren't these trucks a blast? Yesterday in Drum in the rain I leaned into the throttle a little with the COMP on 3x5, truck in 3rd gear around 40 km/h or so. Once the boost came up both 315's broke loose and I was pointed at the curb. I've never owned anything that pulled like this-let alone weighing in at 8500 lbs. ! Life is good... ... .



Jason

 

[BIG BOB]

Diesel Thunder will be held at;

Shelley's Automotive

Exit 293 go north

4305 N. Barker Rd.

Otis Orchards, WA. 99027

509-891-0177



September 7th is the day!



Diesel Thunder will include;



There will be food. BBQ style.



There will be a Show & Shine, Dyno runs and lots of BS. There will be a fee if you dyno. $40. 00 HP only, and $50. 00 for HP & Torque. We don't have facilities for drag racing or pulls. Sorry



Jason Burton of Northwest Custom called me today and suggested that maybe Friday night if anyone wants to go heads up drag racing, that Spokane Raceway Park might let is put something together. Well have to see what interest there is.



You or your friends can email me at:

-- email address removed --



If you have any more questions, please email me.



Big Bob

 

[CUMINNTSTRKN]

bob



i'm up for a little drag racing. i think they run friday night street racing at the track already.



jim

 

[rspinks]

Thanks for the info Bob, I'll email you.



Jason, see what you've done? Alex is right off the deep end and you've been a major contributor to his illness! . Luckily I feel pretty sane still and continue to resist the temptation to bomb the snot out of my truck. I do wish I could throttle steer it like yours though :{. Running a Comp in EZ mode doesn't really count as a bomb does it? PS haven't seen the mystery box yet.

 

[BIG BOB]

Camping and Motel infor for Diesel Thunder

Here is some more information on camping and motels that are close to Diesel Thunder.



KOA of Spokane



This is a very nice campground about 1/2 mile south of Shelleys Automotive. This campground would be very convienent for anyone who is coming. Fee's are $27. 00 for water and electric, and $29. 00 for full hook-ups, water, electricity, sewer and cable TV. A $2. 00 fee per person for more that 2 people. Children 3 and under are free. Have up to 50 amp services. Lots of RV spaces.



Tents are $23. 00 per night.



Amenities include;



Heated Swimming pool

Playground

Laundry

Showers

Game room

Basketball Hoops

Volleyball

Dump Station

Dog walk area

Sheltered Picnic Tables



They take reservations, their phone number is 1-800-562-3309.



Unless you have other intentions or activities in Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area, this KOA I think is just the ticket. Very convient, only 1/2 mile to Shelleys.



KOA of Spokane

3025 N. Barker Rd.

Otis Orchards, WA. 99027

509-904-4722

800-562-3309

Spokane KOA



Looks like the have the Kamping Cabins also.



Best Western Peppertree at Liberty Lake

Exit 296 North of freeway

509-755-1111



Courtyard By Marriott

Exit 296 South of freeway

509-444-6000



Oxford Suites

15015 E. Indiana Ave

Exit 291B go north

right across (north) from the Valley Mall

509-847-1000



Residence Inn by Marriott

Exit 291B go north

15915 E. Indiana Ave

just east of the Valley Mall on Indiana

509-892-9300



Comfort Inn

Exit 291B go south

905 N. Sullivan

509-924-3838



Doubletree Hotel

Exit 291B go south

1100 N. Sullivan

509-924-9000



If you want more campgrounds let me know.



See you there!



Big Bob

 

[JHansen]

COMP in EZ still counts as a BOMB Rich-remember the acronym is Better Off Modified Baby-and a COMP is definitely a mod . Can't blame me for Alex's sickness either-did you look at his quad? This is a man who truly subscribes to the BOMBers code! LOL... ...



Can't wait to see what comes in the mystery box-as soon as it arrives you'll have to drop me a line... ... man even call me on my cell to let me know! We'll have a "Rich ends his warranty" party!



Jason

 

[kcv67]

reservations

Just made my reservation at KOA sept 6,7. cya there!

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Originally posted by JHansen





Vaughn-how was your trip around the wilds of Alberta? Obviously you made it home so things must have been OK?



Jason

Jason, it was a great trip! Lots of great scenery and rolling hills until you get north of Edmonton (I followed 22 most of the way up to avoid Edmonton). I wish I had more time to see some of the sights along the way but I had a lot of miles to cover and not much time to do it. I went as far as Hay River, NW Territories. Quite surprised at how large a town it was.



I just realized I drove though Garth's hometown of Rocky Mountain House twice, fueling up there on the way home. I remember that town VERY WELL 'cause a VERY cute blonde fueled my truck up for me and asked if she could check my oil & washer fluid and wash my windshield! Talk about full service (at self-serve prices!)

:--) :--) :--)

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Drags

Bob, I'm interested in giving the drags a try. Never done it before but I figure doing it in front of friends is the best time to make a fool of myself! I have almost no clue how to read the Christmas Tree, but I assume "Green" means "GO!"



Vaughn

 

[HVAC]

OH BOY!!! I may have to bring my little truck so I can race ol' "Kenzie"

 

[BPINE]

Vaughn give it a try no one will laugh to hard. This weekend was my first try with Nowel's Rocket and if you do a long enough burn out no one will notice you are a little late on the tree. The only problem I had was seeing the tree through all the smoke. Gee Gats what kinda injectors are those Nowel, did you get them from a FIRE TRUCK.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Originally posted by HVAC

OH BOY!!! I may have to bring my little truck so I can race ol' "Kenzie"

Oh no!



I'd ony race the Red Rocket if you disconnected at least 3 injector lines, take one turbo out of commission, and have Blair tie BOTH of your hands behind your back!



Vaughn

 

[BIG BOB]

Just an update!



Our Sponsors are being very generous this year! There will be some really nice prizes! If you thought last year was good, just wait till this year! I want to thank the Sponsors in advance for their support! I will post a list of them shortly.



Jim Fuller and Christian Roth are both planning on coming! That mean 600 HP PLUS on #2 diesel! The is going to be the Duel between BD and DD! :-{} Each one is pushing new limits every day. With drugs these guys will probable be 700 to 800 HP! Where will it end?





Also looks like there may be drag racing Friday night at Spokane Raceway Park! I'll keep you informed! Let me know if anyone is interested in doing some drag racing.





Nowel, you better bring that little RED ROCKET up and run with these guys!



More to come! See you there!



Big Bob

 

[CUMINNTSTRKN]

bob



i'm looking forward to seeing everyone again. if we drag race on friday afternoon, we might not be able to make the terrific bbq at your place .



jim

 

[HeberRam]

Big Diesel Thunder!!!

Bob... . Doug Hofeldt and I are planning to come up also, and arrive thurs. nite and will be staying in Post Falls. . I probably could be talked into drag racing on Friday nite, or better yet a Bar-B-Q !!!!!! I think we could get Nowel and the Red Rocket to come up, if there will be drags friday nite and all the" Elk Burgers" he can eat.....



Keep us posted on what's happening... Look forward to meeting you guys. .



Steve

 

[Diesel Freak]

Bombvoy from Portland

http://www.nwbombers.com/board/ikonboard.cgi?s=3d658c872b52ffff;act=ST;f=1;t=952;hl=new

 

[J@NWC]

I talked to the raceway and fri night the 6th the only racing is the street drags no times and no tree just heads up racing fastest is the winner. Gates don't open till 8pm. If we want to wait untill sat night after dyno runs. aprox 8-9pm they have an event that will be just ending and we (if enough intrest) could have times and lights Just a thought I would need to know soon to try to make arrangements.



Pm me if intrested -- email address removed --



Jason

 

[HVAC]

Racin'

I would like to race if things could work out. Be great to see MOST of you NorWesters No tree/no time is kinda a bummer