Bullrun 2007 - WE'RE BACK!!

[MrAngry]

[SIZE=2]Guys let me just start by saying that the reality show was a great experience and we truly did have a blast. HOWEVER the real Rally is on a whole different level. Now, there are people out there with money and then there are people out there with MONEY.

The majority of these Bullrunners have MONEY. I think I was by far the poorest person there. We showed up with the Charger, gas money and some tools. These guys brought 18-wheelers hauling back-up cars (like and extra Ferrari and or Porsche). It was simply nuts.

One thing I do have to say though is that the people on the rally were some of the NICEST folks I've ever met. There were extremely generous nice people who really had a love of cars regardless of what they drove. The experience as a whole was amazing. Think about it, where else are you going to get the opportunity to run your 39 year old hardware against some the greatest supercars the world has to offer. It was amazing and at times Pete and Myself would just look at eachother in amazement.

We covered just over 2800 miles in one week and I have to say that the Charger ran PERFECT. It didn't burn a drop of anything even after we beat the nuts off it on 3 different race tracks. We ran behind Ferrari's, in front of Lamborghini's in back of Porsche's... it was really pretty nuts. Every stop we came to people just went ga ga over the car. Some people saw it on TV and noticed it right away, others just were amazed that a 39 year old car competed against these brand new supercars. Either way though, the Charger was probably the most popular car on the rally which was a REALLY cool feeling.

Our aquilles heal... fuel. We ran the stock 19 gallon tank which just wasn't enough - but no worries as we'll be back next year with fuel cell new dynamat'ed interior and A/C (cause' it was REALLY hot in Key West). Plus, we'll be doing some more motor work as we really need more power. Otherwise though it was one of the best experience I've ever had.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

< Jealous! Looks like an unbelievable time, Mike!!! It's hard to imagine people brining a "backup" ferrari or porsche. Damn! Where did you place?

[6'9"Witha69]

Congrats on both rallyes!! Sounds like a LOT of fun.

[LMDGUY]

THATS WAY COOL.. Im glad you and the car survived the rally

[Steve1968LS2]

Very Cool!

So, did you get a ticket at the beginning when the cop pulled you aside for doing the burn out? lol (gotta love youtube)

Sounds like you had a great time and the the Charger represented the classic car sect well!

[StRacerDuke]

Sweet! That's awesome. I've been following it as much as I could via internet blogs. I would have met up with you in Boston provided I didn't have to go to a wedding in NY that weekend. (It's an easy walk from my apt. to the Intercontinental). Next time...

[ProdigyCustoms]

Congratulations. And OK, I will ask, who are the babes?

[MrAngry]

The babes... Kristine Elezaj who is a pop singer and Jennifer Nicole who was one of the Flag Girls from the show...

Both are absolute sweethearts and great drivers to boot... impressive right.

[Steve1968LS2]

The babes... Kristine Elezaj who is a pop singer and Jennifer Nicole who was one of the Flag Girls from the show...

Both are absolute sweethearts and great drivers to boot... impressive right.

Oh sure, ignore my question ;)

How big of a tank would you like in the car?

[hotrdblder]

i hope you beat up on the fake ferrari gto, i mean nissan that got in the bullrun

[MrAngry]

Sorry about that Steve... actually I made it through the entire Bullrun ticket free. We got nicked in Rhode Island for doing 70 in a 45 - the officer pulled a bunch of us over. We we're leading, followed by an Ferrari F430, 911 Carrera 4S and a 77' Trans Am... the officer came up to us and said: "Hey are you Mr. Angry?"... "Yes, sir... indeed I am".. and he let us go... SCHWING! We also got a great pic with him



As for fuel... I need like a 35 gallon cell or something close as I have now been bit by the rally bug and WILL have this car in the Bullrun next year and possibly even the La Carrera Panamericana . The Charger is old enough and honestly, this is EXACTLY why I have this car... to enjoy the nuts off it and I'll be damned if am I not going to do that. Peter Bergman are I are already talking about how to make the Charger into a full fledge long range rally car.

The Bullrun was a great learning experience, both the show and the Rally, but now we have a pretty good idea of what we need to be competitive so I think the build-up will begin fairly shortly. Plus it will be nice to be able to REALLY roll with some of these big money guys...

[FoxGranadaChuck]

Mr. Angry, I for one am glad that you guys did well in the actual Bullrun rally from Montreal to Miami. I am also glad to hear that you did not have the driveability issues that plagued you on the TV show!

Yep, nothing like a classic Charger to take on the world's best exotic cars!!!

[Chad-1stGen]

So I assumed that the TV Bullrun finalists got the entry fee waved for the real Bullrun?

You planning on laying out some of those entry fees again next year? Maybe your car is good enough press to get in for free :P

[ponchopwr70]

Hey Mr. Angry nice car. I enjoyed watching that car on Bullrun. Where in Rhode Island did they get you? The staties are usually pretty good over here. Its kind of funny that you live in Astoria, my company has a job site that I go to about every month in astoria.

[BonzoHansen]

Cool. Looky, a 2nd gen 'chicken!

Is there anything else you can do for mileage (carb/timing/gears/etc.)? Heavy metal needs to win!!

[Rybar]

Mike have you thought of going EFI with your motor after the show?

Sounds like alot of fun, great pics and keep us posted when you enter more rallys.

BTW did I mention that i love your Charger? lol

[zbugger]

2nd guy from the left is my boss' son. His name is Bob. He was really excited to be involved in the event. I'm jealous of all you guys who were able to do it.

[CraigMorrison]

Sorry about that Steve... actually I made it through the entire Bullrun ticket free. We got nicked in Rhode Island for doing 70 in a 45 - the officer pulled a bunch of us over. We we're leading, followed by an Ferrari F430, 911 Carrera 4S and a 77' Trans Am... the officer came up to us and said: "Hey are you Mr. Angry?"... "Yes, sir... indeed I am".. and he let us go... SCHWING! We also got a great pic with him



As for fuel... I need like a 35 gallon cell or something close as I have now been bit by the rally bug and WILL have this car in the Bullrun next year and possibly even the La Carrera Panamericana . The Charger is old enough and honestly, this is EXACTLY why I have this car... to enjoy the nuts off it and I'll be damned if am I not going to do that. Peter Bergman are I are already talking about how to make the Charger into a full fledge long range rally car.

The Bullrun was a great learning experience, both the show and the Rally, but now we have a pretty good idea of what we need to be competitive so I think the build-up will begin fairly shortly. Plus it will be nice to be able to REALLY roll with some of these big money guys...

Too F'n cool! Dude I gotta buy you a brew and hear the whole story! I've got the bug and haven't been on a rally (yet) LaCarerra would be amazing! I've talked to a few guys who have done it and they have all said its absolutely incredible. Nice to get a pic of Rawling's car. Can't believe they broke the NY to LA record in 31h 59m!!!!!!!!!! Was that the buzz of the event? Awesome, absolutely awesome.

We had a big dollar guy come in for a shop tour on Friday and was talking about doing the Bullrun in their Brabus S65 Mercedes - with matching high dollar transporter for backup. Offered space in the trailer if we wanted to go. Just need the 17 large for the entry fee.........

[68firebird]

Sorry about that Steve... actually I made it through the entire Bullrun ticket free. We got nicked in Rhode Island for doing 70 in a 45 - the officer pulled a bunch of us over. We we're leading, followed by an Ferrari F430, 911 Carrera 4S and a 77' Trans Am... the officer came up to us and said: "Hey are you Mr. Angry?"... "Yes, sir... indeed I am".. and he let us go... SCHWING! We also got a great pic with him



As for fuel... I need like a 35 gallon cell or something close as I have now been bit by the rally bug and WILL have this car in the Bullrun next year and possibly even the La Carrera Panamericana . The Charger is old enough and honestly, this is EXACTLY why I have this car... to enjoy the nuts off it and I'll be damned if am I not going to do that. Peter Bergman are I are already talking about how to make the Charger into a full fledge long range rally car.

The Bullrun was a great learning experience, both the show and the Rally, but now we have a pretty good idea of what we need to be competitive so I think the build-up will begin fairly shortly. Plus it will be nice to be able to REALLY roll with some of these big money guys...

WOW, he must have been a big fan. Most RI cops have huge egos and are real dicks. Do you remember what route you took through RI? I was hoping to hear when you guys were coming through so I could maybe see you's and snap some photos of you all goin by but I had no idea if you were gonna go 95 or some other route.

[FoxGranadaChuck]

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