As amazing as 2008 was, qualifying for a record on our first-ever run, no one thought 2009 could compare. Actually, the decision to return to the salt wasn't even made until mid-June. Modifications to the Fast Four included custom CP pistons, new headers, side draft Mikuni HSR carburetors, and a thorough sorting of the chassis to eliminate the handling issues experienced in 2008.
To say that Speedweek 2009 exceeded our expectations would be an understatement of enormous proportions. When the week ended, the Montana Dodge Boys had set THREE new world land speed records and four different drivers got a turn behind the wheel.
Pete 'Pedro' Hendrickson- V4F/STR
115.681 MPH *RECORD*
Chris King- V4F/GR
116.439 MPH *RECORD*
Tony Smith- V4F/FR
117. 597 MPH *RECORD*
Edwin Engler- V4F/GMR 119.300 MPH
 The boys at McGinley Motorsports treated the Fast Four to new paint, graphics, and a sweet hood bulge to clear the side draft carbs  Chris King's 1935 Dodge truck, with an EDGY F-head conversion, always seems to attract as much attention than the race car  Sunrise on the Salt  Proud papas. Check out EJ's new tonneau cover- truly a work of art  Pedro and Chris on the return road after qualifying for the Street Roadster Record  Sunrise on the Salt. In line for the record back-up run  Many thought bringing a case of champagne to the salt was a bit cocky.   Chris suits up for his record run.  The head is pulled for record certification.  The final results! |
 EDGY Speed Shop of Santa Rosa, CA was again our primary sponsor   Day One- Drivers meeting  The infamous 'Guam bomb' and crew of Leo Sands, Terry Hunt, and Mike Cox made great neighbors in the pits  Chris' truck with the port-o-let shuttle in the foreground  Impound- better than Disneyland  Enough said...  They quickly got over it.   EJ's turn at the wheel.  EJ had to "borrow" a Wendover Street sign and burn the midnight oil in the Nugget Casino parking garage in order to bend up this nose for the modified class  Paperwork sucks... unless it's Dan Warner signing off on three world records! |
