**A Year-Long Road Trip: A Dream Come True**
For those who have ever dreamed of embarking on an epic road trip, one man's journey is an inspiration to all. With a custom-built truck and a passion for racing, he set out on a nine-month adventure that would take him to new heights. The journey began in Hermiston, Oregon, where the truck was meticulously prepared for the long haul ahead.
The vehicle, originally a 1995 Dodge with a single cab and two-wheel drive, was shortened to accommodate a custom frame underneath. A powerful 5.9L 12-valve engine was installed, paired with a compound setup featuring horse induction turbos. The exhaust system was modified to produce an impressive 1300 horsepower, with the truck's torque output reaching an astonishing 2100 foot-pounds.
**The Build-Up and Preparation**
After months of tireless work, the truck was finally ready for its maiden voyage. With 30 hours of work per week devoted to maintenance and upgrades, every aspect of the vehicle was meticulously considered to ensure optimal performance. The owner spared no expense in preparing his trusty steed for the rigors of the road.
From custom-built engine components to upgraded suspension and brake systems, every element of the truck's design was carefully tailored to meet the demands of long-distance travel and high-performance racing. As the departure date approached, anticipation grew among friends and family, who couldn't wait to hear about the owner's adventures on the open road.
**The Journey Begins**
On a sunny day in [month], the owner set off on his epic journey, driven by an insatiable desire for adventure and a passion for speed. With a custom-built rig and a truck that hummed like a finely-tuned engine, he embarked on a nine-month odyssey that would take him to new heights.
**Racing and Travel**
Throughout the trip, the owner made every weekend count, entering drag racing competitions and putting his truck's skills to the test. With an impressive 1000 horsepower under its hood, the vehicle was a force to be reckoned with on the track. The owner spent hours fine-tuning the engine, experimenting with different setups and tweaking the exhaust system to optimize performance.
**The Power of Hard Work**
As the journey progressed, it became clear that this was no ordinary road trip. The owner had sacrificed everything to pursue his dream, selling all his possessions to fund his adventure. This selflessness paid off as he found a sense of purpose and fulfillment on the open road.
**A Masterpiece on Wheels**
Five weeks into the trip, the truck was in top condition, with an impressive 1000 horsepower under its hood. The engine was finely tuned, producing a throaty rumble that echoed through the countryside. As the owner navigated the twists and turns of the highway, he felt like a master of his domain.
**A Dream Come True**
As the journey wore on, it became clear that this was no ordinary road trip. The owner had pursued his dream with unwavering dedication, sacrificing everything to bring his vision to life. And as he stood behind the wheel of his custom-built truck, he knew that every hour, every mile, and every victory was worth it.
**The Future Ahead**
With a year-long journey complete, the owner began to contemplate the future ahead. His adventure had sparked a newfound appreciation for life on the open road, and he knew that this experience would stay with him forever. As he reflected on his time behind the wheel of his trusty truck, he smiled, knowing that this was just the beginning of an incredible new chapter in his life.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhow's it going what's up all right two things yes guys starting line said you're running seven hours right now seven oh yeah okay second thing what is going on with the truck because i've heard some stories you're driving across the country something like that yep in november i sold everything that i own uh my house my dog my girlfriend sold it all and i bought this trailer and i bought my truck and i started this build out of hermiston oregon so i decided that i'm going to go on a nine month road trip or drag race every weekend obviously covet happened and the first two months were delayed then i spent a little bit more time on my penmanship of the truck and you know made it a masterpiece and i've been out for about five weeks now and i've raced every single weekend i haven't had one down weekend yet blowing a head gasket the first weekend got that fixed a couple you know intercooler boots and stuff like that but other than that this is our fifth stop fourth or fifth stop good though what made you want to sell everything just to go racing for like a year because that's a dream a lot of people have but they will never never do that i want to spread the awareness that if you want to go out and do something you can do it you just got to work hard at it you know and i'll tell you uh it's a lot of hard work well i don't know that you know it's a dream as many but it's also a lot of hard work i work on this truck at least 30 hours a week between my travel time also what is okay what year is the truck what's the setup on the hood what are we looking at all that okay yeah so we got a 1995 uh dodge originally a long bed a single cab two wheel drive okay we shortened the frame and kept as a stock uh dana 70 underneath the power plant is a 5 9 12 valve coming but all mechanical it has a compound set up from horse induction turbos it has an 88 over a 68 and uh obviously big injectors big fuel pumps so what kind of power are we looking at out of the truck right now out of this uh reliably we're at about a thousand uh if i put some spray to we're at about 1300 gotcha what kind of footpath you're looking at uh you're looking at about 2 100 foot-pounds of torque jeez all right well good luck today hopefully we see in one of the top 32. uh i hope so all right man good luck thank you absolutely hey is what you got 694 104 or 102. what was it 104 55. not bad yeah not bad i don't know you're probably done all right now we just have to see where you land in the brain oh yeah i see where we landed in practice so i'm going to take the ticket up to the tower and see what happens oh yeah man well good luck we'll see what plans you get into really appreciate no really didn't make it 694 didn't make it gotcha all right yeah so what are you doing for the rest of the rest of the deal testing tune or what nope i'm going to take i'm going to take the 14 wides off put the stocks on and kill some tires oh you do the burnout comp today yeah oh hell yeah all right i like it all right hell yeah we'll see you later then we'll see you guys oh yeah well here's the deal the last guy said he's gonna pop his tires and he didn't he doesn't have enough wheel speed he's he got it hey uh thank you i don't know how much of this is rubber how much of this is oil yeah you freaking sent it i hope so there's a lot of oil out there that was a freaking rowdy burr out thank you thanks but i didn't pop the tires you weren't there yet hold on hold on what is it valve cover gasket there was a lot of oil it's a valve cover can i get a 15 to put it back on and send it i mean i don't see why not there's not a rod easy fix i'll go get a 15 and we'll be back let me go yo they said send it fix that send it might be a little bit more than oh what'd you find now well i just started up and it was clunking a little bit more than the diesel clubs okay okay i don't think it's worth it okay well thank you very much for bringing the truck absolutely we're more than honored to have you here to be part of your your journey across the country thank you thank you and good luck for the rest of man i appreciate the footage and i appreciate the exposure and anything like anything i can tell my followers is you know follow your dreams and it'll pay off seriously shout out to this guy uh he's raised he sold everything he owns to race his truck across the country for a year so all of us have wanted to do this he's living a dream right now hope you guys like this video like this story see you in the next one youhow's it going what's up all right two things yes guys starting line said you're running seven hours right now seven oh yeah okay second thing what is going on with the truck because i've heard some stories you're driving across the country something like that yep in november i sold everything that i own uh my house my dog my girlfriend sold it all and i bought this trailer and i bought my truck and i started this build out of hermiston oregon so i decided that i'm going to go on a nine month road trip or drag race every weekend obviously covet happened and the first two months were delayed then i spent a little bit more time on my penmanship of the truck and you know made it a masterpiece and i've been out for about five weeks now and i've raced every single weekend i haven't had one down weekend yet blowing a head gasket the first weekend got that fixed a couple you know intercooler boots and stuff like that but other than that this is our fifth stop fourth or fifth stop good though what made you want to sell everything just to go racing for like a year because that's a dream a lot of people have but they will never never do that i want to spread the awareness that if you want to go out and do something you can do it you just got to work hard at it you know and i'll tell you uh it's a lot of hard work well i don't know that you know it's a dream as many but it's also a lot of hard work i work on this truck at least 30 hours a week between my travel time also what is okay what year is the truck what's the setup on the hood what are we looking at all that okay yeah so we got a 1995 uh dodge originally a long bed a single cab two wheel drive okay we shortened the frame and kept as a stock uh dana 70 underneath the power plant is a 5 9 12 valve coming but all mechanical it has a compound set up from horse induction turbos it has an 88 over a 68 and uh obviously big injectors big fuel pumps so what kind of power are we looking at out of the truck right now out of this uh reliably we're at about a thousand uh if i put some spray to we're at about 1300 gotcha what kind of footpath you're looking at uh you're looking at about 2 100 foot-pounds of torque jeez all right well good luck today hopefully we see in one of the top 32. uh i hope so all right man good luck thank you absolutely hey is what you got 694 104 or 102. what was it 104 55. not bad yeah not bad i don't know you're probably done all right now we just have to see where you land in the brain oh yeah i see where we landed in practice so i'm going to take the ticket up to the tower and see what happens oh yeah man well good luck we'll see what plans you get into really appreciate no really didn't make it 694 didn't make it gotcha all right yeah so what are you doing for the rest of the rest of the deal testing tune or what nope i'm going to take i'm going to take the 14 wides off put the stocks on and kill some tires oh you do the burnout comp today yeah oh hell yeah all right i like it all right hell yeah we'll see you later then we'll see you guys oh yeah well here's the deal the last guy said he's gonna pop his tires and he didn't he doesn't have enough wheel speed he's he got it hey uh thank you i don't know how much of this is rubber how much of this is oil yeah you freaking sent it i hope so there's a lot of oil out there that was a freaking rowdy burr out thank you thanks but i didn't pop the tires you weren't there yet hold on hold on what is it valve cover gasket there was a lot of oil it's a valve cover can i get a 15 to put it back on and send it i mean i don't see why not there's not a rod easy fix i'll go get a 15 and we'll be back let me go yo they said send it fix that send it might be a little bit more than oh what'd you find now well i just started up and it was clunking a little bit more than the diesel clubs okay okay i don't think it's worth it okay well thank you very much for bringing the truck absolutely we're more than honored to have you here to be part of your your journey across the country thank you thank you and good luck for the rest of man i appreciate the footage and i appreciate the exposure and anything like anything i can tell my followers is you know follow your dreams and it'll pay off seriously shout out to this guy uh he's raised he sold everything he owns to race his truck across the country for a year so all of us have wanted to do this he's living a dream right now hope you guys like this video like this story see you in the next one you\n"
