Broke Down Jackpot NV
 

Guy’s n Gal’s,

Looks like I’ve lost my tranny on US93 in Jackpot, NV. right before the Idaho border. Luckily I still had reverse and could back the trailer into the 93 Casino here and clear the HWY. Anybody local have a 1Ton with a fifth wheel that could get me to the track (Firebird)? My initial thoughts, adrenaline hasn’t worn off yet, are just get the trailer to Firebird and get the truck to a Boise Tranny shop and I’ll hang out till it can get repaired…

Thanks in advance! Six 1 nine - two hundred - 8 zero 5 two

Re: Broke Down Jackpot AZ
 

I sent your message to a bracket racer who I believe has family in the Boise towing biz.

Hate to hear this for you. Best of luck!

Re: Broke Down Jackpot AZ
 

Thanks Tony but the only Semi he has is tied up elsewhere. There’s no problem getting a ramp truck for the pickup to get to a shop, the issue is getting my 45ft fifth wheel to Firebird…

Re: Broke Down Jackpot AZ
 

Thanks everyone, this has been resolved. Local Racers have come to my aid Dick VanderMeer from Boise Valley Towing will send one of his trucks out to collect me in the morning and Dan from Economy Transmissions in Boise will take care of the Ram’s tranny. I’m truly overwhelmed by the responses of our racing community and blessed to have landed amongst those that care for their own!

Re: Broke Down Jackpot AZ
 

Glad to hear it is resolved.

I sold my Dualy a week before Arizona race
and Jon has 1/2 ton 1500s
or you know Jon and I would be there!

Re: Broke Down Jackpot AZ
 

Pete,
It always an adventure one way or another isn't it? I hope you weren't alone. Good luck, you're due for some good fortune. It will come soon.
Frank

Re: Broke Down Jackpot AZ
 

Made it home late last night from Boise, hitching a ride with fellow SoCal Stock racer Justin Jerome! The car performed magnificently, going far quicker than it ever has, with a best pass of -1.085 under my index. The drivers performance however was a less impressive display I’m afraid, but all in all progress is being made in my 5 year plan!

When I lost the trucks tranny on the way up, putting out a S.O.S. on our Drag Racer social media proved once again that this community pulls out all stops in taking care of one another. If you detect tremendous pride here, you are spot on! I enjoyed this kind of support from my brothers and sisters throughout my military career and to now land here in retirement makes me realize I’ve been doubly blessed!

Thanks to local racer extraordinaire and proprietor of Boise Valley Towing, Dick VanderMeer for coming to my rescue and getting me to the race and taken care of! Also to the racing father & son team of Dan & Brad Todd proprietors of Boise’s Economy Transmission who will replace my transmission with a remanufactured heavy duty unit. Thank you Gentlemen!

Also thanks to all of you that responded, my cell phone rang for hours that night from acquaintances and total strangers offering assistance of every variety, you restore my faith in humanity!