May Madness 2010 Draft Schedule

[Joseph Donnelly]

2010-- 16th Annual Western Regional Rally (MAY MADNESS)



Monday April 26

3PM to 6PM - REGISTRATION at Saitta Trudeau Dodge

Tailgate swap meet in Preferred RV park—check at the bulletin board at Simerly's Space #124





Tuesday April 27

8-9AM - TDR Breakfast (steak & eggs) at Preferred RV Resort Clubhouse. $4. 25 donation

10AM - 3PM - REGISTRATION at Saitta Trudeau Dodge

10AM - 11:30AM CRAFTS - Card Making by Karen Halgren, Kokopelli Rm. Preferred RV Resort ($1. 00 for supplies)

1PM - 2:30PM CRAFTS - Quilt Magic by Elise Guise, Kokopelli Rm. Preferred RV Resort ($10. 00 for supplies)



Technical Seminars at Preferred RV Resort Club House

1 PM “Introduction to the Turbo Diesel” or a primer for beginners, by Joe Donnelly

2-3 PM Performance Misconceptions and Misinformation by Pete Tomka, Performance Systems. Mfg.

3-4 PM Transmissions, Exhaust Brakes, and Controllers by Harald Harks, BD Power

4-5 PM Injectors by Cord Reynolds, Diesel Dynamics and Sun Diesel

5PM--6:30PM GET-TOGETHER, with snacks/dinner at/hosted by Saitta-Trudeau Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge

Briefing on upcoming events at May Madness 2010.



Wednesday April 28

Wed. -Thu. Late Registrations 8-9 AM; 3-4 PM at Simerly's, #124, in Preferred RV Park.

8AM - Cinnamon Rolls in the clubhouse at Preferred RV Resort, donation $1. 25.



10AM---2PM- DIVORCE DERBY - Pahrump Valley Speedway. All trucks welcome.



Talks, etc. at Preferred RV Resort Club House

2-3 PM Plug It Right !!! Dutch & Di Irrgang, No Rock & Roll

3-4 PM Highway Safety by Nye County Sheriff Dept. “Take a Bite out of Crime & Dangerous Situations”

4-6 PM Social Hour “Meet & Greet” Potluck Dinner- Preferred RV Park, in front of Club House



Thursday April 29

8-9AM - TDR Breakfast (Omelets) at Preferred RV Resort Clubhouse. $3. 75 donation



10AM - 11:30AM CRAFTS - Card Making by Karen Halgren, Kokopelli Rm. Preferred RV Resort ($1. 00 for supplies)

1PM - 2:30PM CRAFTS - Quilt Magic by Elise Guise, Kokopelli Rm. Preferred RV Resort ($10. 00 for supplies)



Event at Nugget parking lot

9 AM -4 PM Dyno at Pahrump Nugget parking lot. John Isaacs (Floor-It Diesel) is bringing his Dyno Dynamics 2400 HP capacity load dyno; $60 for 2 good pulls (more pulls for different engine setups negotiable).





Technical Seminar at Preferred RV Resort Club House

4 PM Turbo Diesels, a Dealer's Perspective—Q&A by James Tapp, Saitta Trudeau Dodge; and Stan Gozzi, Chrysler Corp.





Friday April 30



Fri. -Sat. Late Registrations in the Vendor's “Hall of Gottahavits” at the Pahrump Nugget



Vendors may set up at the Pahrump Nugget Ball Room after 7 AM. “Hall of Gottahavits” open 8AM to 3:30PM.



Technical Seminars at the Pahrump Nugget Ballroom

9-10:30 The 2010 Turbo Diesel Engine” by Scott Bentz, Cummins Rocky Mountain

10:30-noon Turbochargers and Intercoolers by Harald Harks, BD Power



1-2 PM Amsoil--new lubrication products and old favorites by Mark Wendtland

2-2:30 New silicone hose kits, CARB issues by Bob Conner, Mr. Bob's Distributing

2:30-3:30 Introduction to photography by Greg Lugo



Technical Roundtable Discussion at Preferred RV Resort Club House

4-6 PM Round Table Discussion on general performance topics such as fuel mileage, turbos, fuel delivery and filtering, automatic transmissions, manual clutches, EGT control, heavy towing, racing. Specific products from vendors will not be the focus here, but rather they will discuss approaches and strategies. Speakers: Stan Gozzi, Scott Bentz, Harald Harks, Peter Pyfer, Brandon Parks, Pete Tomka, Bob Conner, Mark Wendtland.



Drag Racing

4-9 PM Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS), test-n-tune drag racing [Pacific Street Car Assn. weekend; $75 for 2 runs plus registration costs for the PSCA weekend]

9 PM - 1AM LVMS Midnight Mayhem racing for street legal, permanently licensed [no paper temporary tags] & insured vehicles ($10; slicks OK). All NHRA safety rules are in effect, so bring your helmet with Snell 2000 or newer certification if running 13. 99 sec. or quicker.



Saturday May 1

Vendors' “Hall of Gottahavits” in the Pahrump Nugget Ball Room, 8AM - 1PM.



Technical Seminars at the Pahrump Nugget Ball Room

9-10 AM Manual Clutches by Peter Pyfer, South Bend Clutch

10-10:30 AM Water Methanol Injection Basics by Ray Barta, Snow Performance

10:30-11 AM Turbo Diesel Accessories by Brandon Parks, Geno's Garage

11-12:30 Air System Enhancements by Pete Tomka, Performance Systems. Mfg.



11am—1:30 PM SHOW-N-SHINE “Best Dressed Truck” at Pahrump Nugget parking lot. There will be a Dodge Viper display in the area and a trophy will be awarded for the “Best Dressed Viper,” to be presented at a Viper Club meeting.



7 PM-9:30PM BANQUET and Awards Ceremony at Pahrump Nugget Ball Room. You MUST have your banquet ticket for admission. Trophies for Show-n-Shine, Dyno, Divorce Derby, Drag Racing. Check with staff before the banquet to make sure your wins were recorded! Vendor give-away items by random drawings.





Rev. 04-14-10

 

[EricBu12]

Thanks joe! . be there by the get together on Tuesday.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Revised schedule above via editing original post.

 

[JBonpua]

Joe,

No Ram Rodeo and Ram Roundup? The rodeo is always fun although I never win as I’m a lousy driver. Last year’s roundup that Blair organized was a great success and I was looking forward to it this year. Two years ago I believe we had rodeo during the dyno.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

On the critique, some attendees said they wanted new activities so we are trying the ones shown in the schedule.

 

[JBonpua]

I'm not complaining I was just asking and thought it was inadvertently left out. Anyway I heard from several TDR wives that the "DIVORCE DERBY" is lots of fun. Whatever you have planned Joe we appreciate it and my wife and I will be there.

 

[EricBu12]

Saw the Divorce Derby at the TDR nationals. . Very funny to watch. . My wife of 3 years and I will do it. . hope we do well.

Joe, As always you and your organizers do a wonderful job and all of us Diesel heads appreciate it. See you there

 

[JBonpua]

I've heard stories that they are very funny to watch. How does it work and what are the rules? We've been married for 21 years and hope this will not end our marriage. :-laf My wife and I might want to practice before we head out early Monday morning on that 680 mile drive from Sacramento Pahrump.

 

[Driftwood Ram]

You can practice on your way down. Just put on a blindfold when you start out and let your wife tell you how to drive :-laf.

I feel safe giving you this hint because we will already be there.

 

[Simerly]

John did the Divorce Derby at Rod Hall's facility when we held MM in Carson City, NV. It was really fun to watch. If there is a lot of interest, we will continue to do it.



Also, I wanted to remind some of the ladies (and guys) that we have our annual book enchange at our space, #124. So... ... . if you have some books to share and want to exchange for some new ones, please bring them.

 

[Doubleclutch]

Great- Driftwood Ram's wife can read him a new book, while he's driving down the road blindfolded... .

 

[JBonpua]

Joe,



Is this schedule pretty close to being final? I can't wait to go. Loading the truck Sunday evening for an early Monday morning departure. Hope to see old friends and meet new ones as well.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Here is the "final"



2010-- 16th Annual Western Regional Rally (MAY MADNESS)



Monday April 26

3PM to 6PM - REGISTRATION at Saitta Trudeau Dodge

Tailgate swap meet in Preferred RV Park—check at the bulletin board at Simerly's Space #124



Tuesday April 27

8-9AM - TDR Breakfast (steak & eggs) at Preferred RV Resort Clubhouse. $4. 25 donation

10AM - 3PM - REGISTRATION at Saitta Trudeau Dodge

10AM - 11:30AM CRAFTS - Card Making by Karen Halgren, Kokopelli Rm. Preferred RV Resort ($1. 00 for supplies)

1PM - 2:30PM CRAFTS - Quilt Magic by Elise Guise, Kokopelli Rm. Preferred RV Resort ($10. 00 for supplies)



Technical Seminars at Preferred RV Resort Club House

1 PM “Introduction to the Turbo Diesel” or a primer for beginners, by Joe Donnelly

2-3 PM Performance Misconceptions and Misinformation by Pete Tomka, Performance Systems. Mfg.

3-4 PM Transmissions, Exhaust Brakes, and Controllers by Harald Harks, BD Power

4-5 PM Injectors by Cord Reynolds, Diesel Dynamics and Sun Diesel

5PM--6:30PM GET-TOGETHER, with snacks/dinner at/hosted by Saitta-Trudeau Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge

Briefing on upcoming events at May Madness 2010.



Wednesday April 28

Wed. -Thu. Late Registrations 8-9 AM; 3-4 PM at Simerly's, #124, in Preferred RV Park.

8AM - Cinnamon Rolls in the clubhouse at Preferred RV Resort, donation $1. 25.



10AM---2PM- DIVORCE DERBY - Pahrump Valley Speedway. All trucks welcome.



Talks, etc. at Preferred RV Resort Club House

2-3 PM Plug It Right !!! Dutch & Di Irrgang, No Rock & Roll

3-4 PM Highway Safety by Nye County Sheriff Dept. “Take a Bite out of Crime & Dangerous Situations”

4-6 PM Social Hour “Meet & Greet” Potluck Dinner- Preferred RV Park, in front of Club House



Thursday April 29

8-9AM - TDR Breakfast (Omelets) at Preferred RV Resort Clubhouse. $3. 75 donation



10AM - 11:30AM CRAFTS - Card Making by Karen Halgren, Kokopelli Rm. Preferred RV Resort ($1. 00 for supplies)

1PM - 2:30PM CRAFTS - Quilt Magic by Elise Guise, Kokopelli Rm. Preferred RV Resort ($10. 00 for supplies)



Event at Nugget parking lot

9 AM -4 PM Dyno at Pahrump Nugget parking lot. John Isaacs (Floor-It Diesel) is bringing his Dyno Dynamics 2400 HP capacity load dyno; $60 for 2 good pulls (more pulls for different engine setups negotiable).





Technical Seminar at Preferred RV Resort Club House

4 PM Turbo Diesels, a Dealer's Perspective—Q&A by James Tapp, Saitta Trudeau Dodge; and Stan Gozzi, Chrysler Corp.





Friday April 30



Fri. -Sat. Late Registrations in the Vendor's “Hall of Gottahavits” at the Pahrump Nugget



Vendors may set up at the Pahrump Nugget Ball Room after 7 AM. “Hall of Gottahavits” open 8AM to 3:30PM.



Technical Seminars at the Pahrump Nugget Ballroom

9-10:30 The 2010 Turbo Diesel Engine” by Scott Bentz, Cummins Rocky Mountain and David Connor (Cummins engineer).

10:30-noon Turbochargers and Intercoolers by Harald Harks, BD Power



1-2 PM Amsoil--new lubrication products and old favorites by Mark Wendtland

2-2:30 New silicone hose kits, CARB issues by Bob Conner, Mr. Bob's Distributing

2:30-3:30 Introduction to photography by Greg Lugo



Technical Roundtable Discussion at Preferred RV Resort Club House

4-6 PM Round Table Discussion on general performance topics such as fuel mileage, turbos, fuel delivery and filtering, automatic transmissions, manual clutches, EGT control, heavy towing, racing. Specific products from vendors will not be the focus here, but rather they will discuss approaches and strategies. Speakers: Stan Gozzi, Scott Bentz, Harald Harks, Peter Pyfer, Brandon Parks, Pete Tomka, Bob Conner, Mark Wendtland.



Drag Racing

4-9 PM Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS), test-n-tune drag racing [Pacific Street Car Assn. weekend; $75 for 2 runs plus registration costs for the PSCA weekend]

9 PM - 1AM LVMS Midnight Mayhem racing for street legal, permanently licensed [no paper temporary tags] & insured vehicles ($10; slicks OK). All NHRA safety rules are in effect, so bring your helmet with Snell 2000 or newer certification if running 13. 99 sec. or quicker.



Saturday May 1

Vendors' “Hall of Gottahavits” in the Pahrump Nugget Ball Room, 8AM - 1PM.



Technical Seminars at the Pahrump Nugget Ball Room

9-10 AM Manual Clutches by Peter Pyfer, South Bend Clutch

10-10:30 AM Water Methanol Injection Basics by Ray Barta, Snow Performance

10:30-11 AM Turbo Diesel Accessories by Brandon Parks, Geno's Garage

11-12:30 Air System Enhancements by Pete Tomka, Performance Systems. Mfg.



11am—1:30 PM SHOW-N-SHINE “Best Dressed Truck” at Pahrump Nugget parking lot. There will be a Dodge Viper display in the area and a trophy will be awarded for the “Best Dressed Viper,” to be presented at a Viper Club meeting.



7 PM-9:30PM BANQUET and Awards Ceremony at Pahrump Nugget Ball Room. You MUST have your banquet ticket for admission. Trophies for Show-n-Shine, Dyno, Divorce Derby, Drag Racing. Check with staff before the banquet to make sure your wins were recorded! Vendor give-away items by random drawings.





Rev. 04-19-10

 

[JBonpua]

Thanks Joe. Hope to see lots of TDR members in a couple of days.

 

[george]

I wonder if Harvey's ears are burning back there in Texas, his name has come up several times here at May Madness. I'm quick to put my two cents in and tell everybody how Harvey copied off me when he bought his truck hehehehehe

 

[JBonpua]

For those of you that did not make it you missed a great time. We had a wonderful week full of informative seminars, get together/BS sessions and learned many different things from many different members about our trucks. Ive met new friends and seen old ones. Seen many beautiful trucks. My wife and I are already planning for next year. :-laf

Many thanks go out to Joe and the many volunteers that made it all happened. THANK YOU!

 

[EricBu12]

2nd that jbonpua!

Hats off and big round of applause to all the Volunteers and Venders and Speakers. Had wierd weather for the MM '10 and that canceled some things but all in all I had a great time and learned some new things on my new 2009 3500 truck.

Don, Dutch and di, harold, tom, Joe, and everyone else, great to see you again and I will bring my dad next year to add to the BS. . sessions that is... lol.

 

[Dutch & Di]

It's taken me 2 days to catch up on things and rest up from the great time we had again this year at MM. Our 7th year of attending and sure plan on signing up for next year. As Eric said, we had some unusual days this year but we didn't let that stop us from having fun even though the blindfolded Divorce Open had to be canceled. Gee I wonder why at 22 mph winds! Great food again and seeing old friends and making new ones is the best part.
By the show of hands we had more "1st timers" than ever. A big welcome to them, hope they had fun and will join us again next year!! Di

 

[Buffalo]

Once again, I had a great time!!!



Thanks to all that had any responsibility in putting on this event. Your efforts are appreciated, as always.



Can't wait for next year's May Madness.



Joe F.