Rodding Around
BY BRIAN BRENNAN
Bonneville Road Tour out in the desert
Bonneville Road Tour
Jerry Dixey is excited to announce the Bonneville Classic Road Tour, which is set to begin this summer. This tour will follow the successful Classic Road Tour from Scottsdale to Pomona.

Not one to slow down, Jerry Dixey has planned another bus adventure this summer. Travelers will gather in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The group will dive into the museum’s captivating exhibits all day Wednesday. On Thursday, participants will board the bus and journey west, with Cheyenne, Wyoming, as their first overnight stop. Here, they will explore authentic cowboy and western attractions.

On Friday afternoon, the tour will arrive in Salt Lake City, where headquarters will be set up for the weekend. During Saturday and Sunday, attendees will go on a 90-minute excursion to Wendover and the Bonneville Salt Flats to witness the thrilling track, pits, and the start of time trials. Additionally, Saturday’s agenda includes visiting the hot rod activities surrounding the Wendover Nugget, a lively hub during Speed Week.

The adventure wraps up on Monday morning with a return trip, stopping overnight in Cheyenne. We will return to Lincoln on Wednesday in time for a celebratory wrapup party at the Brazilian Steakhouse, a favorite from past tours.

Jerry has collaborated with Clay Smith from Speedway Motors regarding this announcement. The museum recently unveiled the Craig Breedlove jet car and has taken on the stewardship of George Poteet’s record-setting streamliner.

Additional stops are being planned, including a possible visit with Dave Kindig at Bitchin’ Rides.

For more information about the Bonneville Classic Road Tour and other events, please contact Jerry Dixey at jerry@roadtourians.com or call (330) 506-9169, or you can follow along with Jerry Dixey’s Road Tourians Facebook group updates.

Triple Crown of Rodding & Gary Sinise Foundation
rodding around gary sinise lt dan band triple crown of rodding
Suppose you attended the Triple Crown of Rodding (TCR) event last year. In that case, you are already aware of the excitement during the awards ceremony that helped raise funds for the Gary Sinise Foundation. People contributed from the heart, not just from their wallets, and last year we raised nearly $70,000 to support our nation’s veterans, first responders, heroes, and defenders.

The TCR is honored to announce that it will once again host a fundraising event to benefit the Gary Sinise Foundation, donating 100 percent of the proceeds. But here’s where it gets even more exciting! Suppose you’re attending the TCR this year. In that case, you will see the incredible Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band performing one of their amazing concerts, designed to uplift and entertain our heroes, servicemembers, and defenders worldwide!

Gary Sinise, actor, humanitarian, and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, has said, “While we can never do enough to show gratitude for our defenders and their loved ones, we can always do a little more!” Make plans NOW to attend the “Event of the Year.” For more information, visit triplecrownofrodding.com.

trailer with "Welcome to Bonneville" decal sticker on the side
The Bonneville Mile poster flyer
The Bonneville Mile for Street-Legal Cars
The Bonneville Mile will be held July 11-13, 2025. This course will cover 1-1/2 miles on the Bonneville Salt Flats, featuring timing traps at the 1/2-, 1-, and 1-1/2-mile marks and an extra mile for shutdown. The course will be located as close to the end of the road as possible to minimize salt exposure to vehicles. Spectator parking will be available on the salt, but please note that there will be no pit areas and no work allowed on vehicles on the Salt Flats.

All vehicles must be street legal and must be driven to and from the course. There will be no pits on the Salt Flats, however, a staging area will be available in the parking lot across from the truck stop at the Interstate exit. Vehicles will be escorted in groups to and from the end of the road.

Secure trailer parking will be available on the airport grounds in Wendover, and hangar space will be provided for overnight car parking. They are also working on having drive-on lifts, wash-down equipment, and salt neutralizer resources available at the airport.

The rules will follow those used at the Arkansas Mile: Cars from 2009 and newer can run in factory trim up to 199 mph, while vehicles of all ages are welcome. Please refer to the website for complete rules. If you exceed the speed limit for your safety equipment, your time slip and run will still count, but you must compete at a shorter distance for the remainder of the event. For example, if your street car runs 206 mph in the 1-1/2 mile, you can only run 1 mile for the rest of the event.

The cost to register will be $1,650. In case of cancelation, you will receive a 75 percent refund of $1,237.50, or you can choose to transfer your registration to next year’s event or any future ECTA event.

To register for the event, please visit the ECTA Bonneville Mile, create a profile, and submit an application for the Bonneville Mile. Once accepted, you will receive an email notification and the date your invoice is due.

If you have any questions, please email steve@ectamotorsports. Include information about yourself, your vehicle, and your racing background.

Modern Rodding
VOLUME 6 • ISSUE 57 • 2025