I Drove 5000 Miles To Race

I've invested a ridiculous amount of money in building my ramp truck, preparing my 1971 Dodge Demon 340, and full tanker loads of diesel fuel just to get here. But here I am - so on today's episode, let's line up these two classic styled drag racers and see what's what.
No matter what happens, I got a "free" timing light out of the deal...
‪@JustMoparJoe‬ ‪@DrArtshotrodrehab‬

[@Doug2114]

The fact that you just put the Ramp truck together and made it 2700 miles is a big Win!!! The rest is just icing on the cake, even if it's melted!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Exactly!! That’s what I’m saying!

[@joshjesch6000]

Win, lose, or draw...I still loved this highly anticipated race. Thanks Jamie and uncle Tony.

[@robertspence831]

Yeah, this is what the internet was made for....

[@318willrun]

Too bad it broke, but dumping like that with slicks will do that. I like to work that clutch like a "high stall"... keep the rpm's high and ride the clutch a little. You guys had a blast, congrats on making the trip!!!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I know it. I completely intended to ride the clutch out of the hole. I’m finding it really hard to focus on all of these things at once. I was primarily focused on light timing as that’s what I’ve had the biggest problem with. Well, I’ve gotten better on light timing… now I’ll focus on not breaking things 🤣

[@318willrun]

@@DeadDodgeGarage You did awesome making that trip, and putting your car on the track and having fun!!!

[@ChPeRo]

*spoiler alert*

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

If you open up the diff and find a melted Fudgie the Whale in there, you figured out how Tony cheated to win this race

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

🤣🤣

[@clevelandmaker386]

​@@DeadDodgeGaragegonna ask anyway what's a fudgie the whale?.... Never heard of it.....

[@gregkelly319]

@@clevelandmaker386 A different brand of cake 🎂

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

@@clevelandmaker386 Ever heard of Carvel ice cream? It was/is a chain of ice cream stores largely centered around the NYC area but at one time franchised across the US. They offer several decorated cakes, one called Fudgie the Whale

[@mexicanspec]

I didn't think about that. It is possible.

[@jeffrowlette]

Road trip - win Hanging out with Uncle Tony - win Losing and still having fun - priceless. These are memories you will always look back on. My now deceased friend once told me "enjoy yourself Jeff, these are the good old days you'll be talking about years from now."

[@davidhutcherson9748]

Jamie you are a winner, you did more in few weeks than some people do in a lifetime. Hope you have a safe trip home, long live dead dodge garage.

[@jeffreyvietzke228]

I agree. This committed young man is living his best life. No regrets here.

[@danmoffia8692]

I agree..

[@bradsrestorations1085]

Your genuine happiness was showing. This was about having fun and just enjoying the adventure. (Things break/things get repaired/repeat)

[@danmoffia8692]

I agree 100%

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Oh man I hate that... Tony has gremlins that attack his opponents! I had broken the sprag in my converter when I raced him. Good job Sir

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oh shit. Yeah I was hoping the bad voodoo would bite him this time, but it bit me instead… Thanks man!

[@318willrun]

Looked like slaghammer had problems itself. Too bad the car broke, but they had fun anyways!

[@paulhare662]

He's got ground up chicken feet and eye of newt in those cigarettes.

[@danmoffia8692]

Weather with chicken or Gremlins he got it and he spun it,, but it's all fun and games and there's always a second place...

[@user-qi3kb9tn4f]

It was really great seeing you, Tony, and Joe on each other’s videos. Very different styles and expertise. I watch all of you separately but the intersection was fantastic. Thanks to you all! I think you need a rematch…

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you! I had an awesome time working and filming with both of them. Oh don’t worry, a rematch is definitely on the table…

[@jeffreyvietzke228]

@@DeadDodgeGarage I agree. The chemistry was there for sure. The only missing component was Steve Dulcich! LOL

[@gregkelly319]

Uncle Tony with the cig in the the Slag was old school af 😂. Love both your guys content!

[@bbivens8263]

You WON Dude! There are MILLIONS of guys who wish they had the cojones to get it together and do what you just did. You are a FREE MAN!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That’s exactly how I feel! Haha.

[@marvindejaynes9981]

DUDE?!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Those slicks....that clutch dump.......that bog!!!!!!!!! Not sure how those rear leafs held together. Watch the separation of the rear leafs!😳 Sitting here watching that I kept telling Momma "He's gonna break something! HE NEEDS SOME CLUTCH MODULATION!" She's healthy I do believe. You got that right for sure! Great learning experience and fun for all to see. Just EPIC! Much respect Sir! I do however feel sorry for that 8 3/4. 😣

[@fastinradfordable]

That’s my favorite part of machines. They don’t care what you think or feel

[@OllamhDrab]

@@fastinradfordable Rather the contrary, I've found mechanical sympathy to be a real ally about things like that. It was always a pretty rare emergency that would make me launch real hard, but even then, finesse is a thing. Not that I've ever run drag slicks. :)

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Pressure in slicks was too low, needed to slip the clutch. The leaf springs separating? Working as intended brother

[@marvindejaynes9981]

Watch the slap at the rear of the springs. Wow!

[@That_AMC_Guy]

At least you had fun; Made some friends and learned a lot. Really.... win, lose or draw.... the memories you made this weekend will last a lifetime.

[@waynedavis7245]

Fun times Jamie. Looked like you were having a great time. I really enjoyed coming along on your adventure. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@HomeTipsAndTricks]

Dude, this whole deal was a TERRIFIC look at the whole car/sport of Drag Racing. The best part is how you made light of it all. Thanks for the terrific video. Great fun, work, and sportsmanship. 😎👍

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That was my goal. I want to show these things exactly as they are - good and bad. Victory and defeat. The stuff you go through, the unknowns, and the steep learning curve. Thank you for watching!

[@danmoffia8692]

Beautiful just beautiful

[@JustMoparJoe]

The journey beats the destination, almost every time! I saw the things we reviewed in school that you did right! We may never know who would have really won, but I bet it would have been close! Good show!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I’m very thankful that I got to attend JustMoparJoe’s School Of Drag Racing. I sure wouldn’t have been looking almost fast out there without that. Can’t wait for the next lesson. Haha. Thanks!

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@DeadDodgeGarage man, we had a blast! Next time we can leave the candid cameras off again 😂

[@Doug2114]

​@@JustMoparJoeI believe Jamie had a really good chance, Slag looked extremely slow. Thank you Mr.Joe for taking the time to teach Jamie a few things. That's what it's all about! Apparently you had a good role model! Take care!

[@user-cl5gd4xv9m]

Look on the bright side, you got that Demon to hook to the track. Awesome launches.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I know! There is a lot of bright side to be found. I feel really good about it.

[@fissile1]

I love the cig hanging from Tony's mouth while driving. So 70's.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Dude I know it. I could put a filter on that clip and you would have no idea that it was filmed in 2024. It was just awesome to witness that.

[@Bob-Whiting]

@@DeadDodgeGarage Lolin'!

[@antilaw9911]

A la grumpy and Landy

[@edpetrikk2027]

Yeah and Tony ..rolled..it himself 👍😎

[@danmoffia8692]

I loved it good job you guys

[@jeffreyvietzke228]

Pure Gold! Jamie's drive, determination, humor, and humility is huge. Respect! The interaction with Tony--priceless. And now I've got two more channels (Mopar Joe and Dr. Art) to add to the list. What a great time and great content. Doesn't get any better. I initially hoped Tony would win, but when I saw Jamie's struggles and what a handful the Duster was, I was pulling for him. When you're at the tree, and it's going down, and it's real, it ain't easy at all. Kudos to Jamie for making this happen. Great stuff.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you! I really appreciate that.

[@jeffreyvietzke228]

@@DeadDodgeGarage Well deserved, Jamie. When you're an old 'boomer' many years from now as Tony and I am now, you'll look back and know, as you do right now, that your time could not have been spent better. Again, really solid stuff.

[@tonyb3864]

Damn. I was worried about your U joints. I never thought you'd blow out the rear end. But still awesome. I was pullin for ya Jamie. Really cool you guys did this. Much respect !

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Me neither. I thought that was good to go 🤣 thanks Tony!

[@Cfchild1]

Great feature video by Dead Dodge Garage. IMHO drag racing is the most visceral, interesting, and exciting motorsport hobby out there. Once you smell the exhaust, burning tires, engine screaming at max RPM's, and feel the power and acceleration there's no going back.

[@brucejones7389]

The sound and fury of the Demon! Brings back memories!

[@marcgendron6745]

Making it all happen on a short notice is definitely a win ! 🏆 Another call out jamie you got this !

[@qmopar]

Separately, you guys are great - together you're hilarious! Super fun!

[@mattwhaley9917]

This was effing awesome! Dr Art said it best, any day at the track is a good day. What an experience! You look like you have had the time of your life, that's what it's all about.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Damn right!

[@BarnyardNewton]

Fun! You had a blast🔥 Makes life worth living

[@madmh6421]

OH! P.S. Over revved the FE 390 and took out two push rods! The only run I remember these days, and I am 72.

[@zimman20]

I'm so glad you had fun, Jamie - had some experiences, learned some stuff - and you're not taking this too hard. Tony has a ton more experience and your challenge was always gonna be a large one trying to beat the old timer! Peace!

[@Mohawk62]

Glad to see you had a great time!! Nice video! Thanks for sharing!!

[@craigbenz4835]

Old age and treachery usually wins, but Uncle Tony didn't even need it this time.

[@musclecarmitch908]

What a awesome trip and time! A great accomplishment! Even with the broken rear! 👍

[@danmoffia8692]

Thank you loved every minute of it...

[@MaxSupercars]

Jamie thank you for this great experience. It's celebration for all the Mopar fans and muscle cars fans overall. The mission is complete, the goal fullfilled. You brought warm to our hearts. Enjoy cars, enjoy life. Good luck to you! 😊 BTW that Demon is the beast! It wants to jump from it's skin! Got big potential! Is great! I love it! Enjoy! 😊

[@robertspence831]

If I go to the street races and Uncle Tony shows up I'm betting on Uncle Tony. Just a feeling I have.....

[@rctopfueler2841]

Jamie you and uncle tony made a great match race and a fun video too bad the old gal broke on ya .uncle tony got into your head but the roll the window up thing was priceless great job guys. You too dr art

[@scofab]

Well there ya go... there's always next time. I'm calling the whole thing a success so far. Fun times and thanks as always.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Me too! And thanks.

[@clutchkicker392ison5]

Mate , one thing Aussies admire ABOVE all is a good sport !. You Rock Dude . Onya .

[@martind701]

Glad you had fun Jamie!

[@marcbrown6391]

I was afraid something was going to break watching each launch. They looked violent. As a viewer, I didn’t care about the race though. Seeing you and Uncle Tony together was what I wanted to see. It looked like you two had a blast.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Exactly how I felt about it. We really did.

[@maximuswedgie5149]

This was really cool to watch, all your effort Jaime it was worth it, great job. Can’t wait to see what the demon does after a new differential.

[@juanziegler1471]

Those who don't try are missing things . Well done !! stay safe .

[@ctwolfgang433]

I had to watch Tony's video. I feel he was giving very genuine advice. I'm not a Mopar guy, but I really enjoy both chanels. Two great characters.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

He definitely was - but he was also trying to psych me out pretty hard. Haha.

[@Cstoreri]

It’s sooooo painful for me to watch rare cars get beat like this😢 I prefer to beat beaters, thx for taking us along Jamie!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

All I’ll say is that it’s not as nice as it looks on camera, and this is what it was built to do in the 70s. Also, it’s absolutely not going to be a hard core racer, or go out and do this all the time. That’s what my Barracuda is for. Haha. But it wasn’t ready in time for this trip by a long way. Thanks!

[@Mclovingarage]

Dude! Bummer! What a fun experience though! Dales Demon is a ripper! A trip of a lifetime for sure! Well done my friend! Safe travels home!

[@garryhatchett775]

Dang! Sorry about the diff failure. They don’t like 4000 rpm clutch dumps very much. Your heart was there. Props for the effort.

[@midwestlee-iw8nl]

that was one cool video , you are a real drag racer , once you break parts at the strip , welcome to the club . the demon will be in the eights soon .

[@TheZaxx]

Man, I like that Slag Hammer. So cool, from the name, to the high stance, to the stripped interior. Old school drag...

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I know! I love it. Funny enough, at home I’m cooking up a ‘66 Barracuda in a similarly stripped, down and dirty style that will sit high and look awesome, and 70s tastic. That’s the car I really want to line up with Tony, but it’s very far from ready.

[@ShadsGarage0221]

RAD! I love it! I'm surprised it lasted that long.Those were some pretty good launches!

[@user-my4xv2gf7y]

You're still young and you had fun! Great video!

[@moparman5268]

Absolutely love your attitude man!

[@romannumeral5547]

A good time was had by all and that's what's really important. Great job Jamie. 🤗

[@ScarlettFire341]

Great Presentation ! I enjoyed that !

[@jamesford2942]

Shows how good the A833 transmission is. It withstood those torque shock loads and power shifting until the rear end gave up.

[@gnrobertrobinson1190]

MoparAl did a pretty good job putting Ole Slaghammer together! Lots of afterwork hours put in her!

[@wiggyjones]

This is absolutely awesome. So proud of you.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you!

[@paulrickman7549]

1978, 39 Chevy, hopped up 235 inline 6, 4 speed, heavy flywheel. Cecil County dragway, V8 Vega in the other lane, 4 grand clutch dump, lifted one front tire, ripped the yoke off the rear. Went 30 feet. Played Frisbee till the two truck got there. Thanks for reminding me of of great days gone by.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That’s a fantastic story though. Haha.

[@danmoffia8692]

Love the video was excited thanks for everything...

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

The Demon looked/sounded great going down the track. To bad the rear end decided to quit on the last run.

[@jeffrowlette]

Making it 2,700 miles is a good thing....the Demon still on the back when you arrived? Even better 👍🤣

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

😅

[@christophertodd6405]

Sorry about the break down. Glad you enjoyed the trip! Congratulations on your times!

[@fastinradfordable]

Livin life for those of us tethered to a job for this time ❤

[@dadalebreton184]

Welcome to 4loor slifting . LEAD THE SHIFTER GENTLY IN GEARS WITH YOUR FINGER TIPS, WHERE IT'S SUPOSED TO GO FOLLOWING THE "H" BUT THE FASTEST TIME YOU CAN. #1-When you pull from 1st to 2nd, using the "Slaping tiger paw fingers", not the "pulling the rope fist". Stiff arms are slower than a slaping fingers, ask Bruce Lee. Well, you can't ask him but you know what I mean. The pulling rope fist will not only be slower in Tousands of sec., it will break the top shifter plate and the linkage. 2-When you cross the 2nd and 3rd, it's a no brainer-fork bender when you push straight in V shape instead of H pathway. "200" prior to Pre-determine shifting RPM. Lets say 5300 from 5500 shifting, start pulling out the shifter from the gear so it's already ready to insert into the next gear at 5500 as planed. It wont pull out from the gear since the release bearing is still engaged at 5300 and in full rotation. But the shifter will already be in course for it. Were talking Tousands of miliseconds but it what it takes to win or loose sometime. Practice this technic as much as you can and doing it the Having fun way using the "foot on rock slipping". You will be able to run against the best. Shift-her faster! Not stronger. Your already very good as shown on the videos. Maybe the stress took over. You know when you feel you right foot shaking on the gas pedal. Lol Best content of the month for me, because you were having fun. 😊

[@RandallSoong-pp7ih]

Looked like FUN!

[@noberet]

Thank you for your courage!

[@user-KrackerJack]

You're awesome Jamie, glad you had fun

[@marcandrade4156]

Thanks...enjoyed it thoroughly. Can't wait to see you when you put it all together..awesome car!

[@matthewsmith6486]

Hey, what an adventure! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@matthewb8229]

The sparkle blue, 70s Honda Line helmet is an automatic win! Had one just like when I was a youngster in the 70s for riding on the motorcycle with my dad. Dude, the wheel hop is insane on that thing!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It only did that because I aired the slicks down too far! My gauge lied, that literally caused everything that happened. Well that and me being stupid

[@jamestregler1584]

Great story ; Good times . Thanks from old New Orleans 😎 !

[@staceyrenner5418]

You know what? I'm happy as hell for ya man, what an epic trip!

[@helenfinchsewwrite]

That was great,so jealous can’t wait for round two ,I always say to my two boys life’s for living your certainty ticking that box . Regards from sunny England.

[@nathanalbert205]

That was a valiant effort. Or actually a demonic effort but you learned a lot and had an amazing experience and had so much fun. That's what life is all about (having great stories). Well done sir. Have a safe trip back to the west coast!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you!

[@Blu_Grit_Garage]

When you are working on the rear diff. you may want to replace the broken bolt on the driver's side spring clamp. I mentioned it on a previous video, but I believe it was on the Mopar Joe's site. Don't want it falling off and causing damage to anyone following you.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Well, crap. Wish I’d heard that sooner… it’s gone now.

[@markscheidlmeier6523]

Congratulations! Really like the "Ramp Truck" & that wonderful DEMON! Safe trip home!

[@beljames1563]

Glad you guys had so much fun. Cool trip. Good times with friends. I call that a win anytime!

[@milokerrigan7256]

Well done fella! 😊

[@EndOfTime.]

The best part is no new school mags.😊

[@johnstipetich9821]

I enjoy watching you and Uncle Tony get together, whether by video or in person. A fun time. I hope from time to time you both can get together and continue sharing information. Sucks about the diff but still a good time all in all.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

We will! I agree. It’s unfortunate it happened right then. But I had an awesome time.

[@Saint.Broseph]

That was a great episode! Hell Yeah!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

I was just amazed it held up for the first two launches. Nice work!

[@dadalebreton184]

You did for the Best youtube content of the week, and a cake!

[@eugenecandelaria4651]

A ramp truck is an awesome resource.

[@jimgreeno11]

Great Fun ! Its more about the adventure and gained experience! at least you still won your Ice cream cake and Eat it too., appropriately some what melted as a consolation Prize!

[@craigcontofalsky4387]

Back in the 70s my buddies and I all raced 340 Dusters and Demons. Three of us had automatics. One had a stick. We were running high to mid 11 seconds running Super Stock, so yes, they were built up. My friend with the stick blew up his 8-3/4" after a dozen runs or so. Our automatics never broke anything. Not even one 727. He immediately installed a Dana 60 and never broke it. He would eventually be running 10.50's. He even had the original W2 heads. This was around 1973. Bottom line your slicks are working great. Try about a 6,000 rpm hole shot so you have a little slippage with the slicks. Less strain on your drivetrain. Good luck in the future.

[@MikeJBlues]

Well Done 👏 ✔️ 👍

[@db2100]

I watched the video on UTG and enjoyed the episode. At the end when your diff grenaded and your "dead dodge garage" name was mentioned it was epic! Just funning you. You had a very good chance at that ice cream cake. Having it all melted at the presentation was funny. If you won it would have been frozen and in good shape.🤣

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I thought his video was great. He was really laying it on and goading me into breaking stuff 😅 I really did have a chance. But that’s ok. I had an awesome time.

[@db2100]

@@DeadDodgeGarage I think you won actually in spite of what happened

[@bigwrenchtech]

Oh boy, here we go

[@idaholineman5788]

Hell yea totally worth it! Looks like a good time was had by all

[@Grandadsjunk]

Well even though a bit of a Dunkirk poor car you had heaps of fun and gave it a go it was fun watching the prep with Joe good on ya

[@jamesblair9614]

Well that was fun! As you can see, racing a 4 speed car, it’s more fun, but carnage is never far away. But did I mention it’s more fun? You really have to have confidence to actually drive your car to the track, unless home is within pushing distance.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yeah, I’m not there for a two hour drive even. Haha.

[@rocketresto]

Favorite part is when Tony is just sitting there trying to get in Jamie’s dome and he just rolls up the window.

[@4thdownclown]

Awesome all around. But dude, a beefed up automatic is the way to go. That Demon will run, no question.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

This car will *NEVER* have an automatic. And neither will my Barracuda. I have no interest in that. My interest lies in making the four speed work. I hope that makes sense.

[@TheDebramise]

Great job soon as I get my 71 scamp finished with a 354 hemi I want to try that

[@scotthay1486]

Epic adventure Jamie. You are a winner accomplishing what was a large effort on your part under time constraints. You getting to hang with fellow you-tubers was the icing on the cake ,so to say.🙂🐏

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oh yeah. I’m very, very happy.

[@ScottsSpeedShop]

was awesome getting to meet you at Mopars in the Park, sorry your Demon rejected the driveline in a similar fashion to what I did in Jezebel, I think the trick is not leave with a ton of RPM in a stick car. Great video as always man, even though the car broke, you still had fun and that is what matters.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That sure might be one trick to consider. Haha. You too!

[@adamhoffman3687]

That's pretty cool. Good luck. Safe travels

[@codyhollinger6531]

This is great content. We all get to learn with you. What a great adventure.

[@TonysHotRodGarage]

Great video Jamie. Looks like you had a great time despite the destruction of the diff. Safe travels brother. 😎

[@79tazman]

That poor rear end took a major beat down I am surprised nothing broke on the first or second run you got to remember that your on a prepped track with slicks the only thing that will have any give is the drive line and you found your weak link. That's racing for you if you not breaking stuff your not trying hard enough.

[@pcbullets8726]

Sucks that the diff broke, but I bet it was an adventure you'll not soon forget. Safe travels home dude!