Goldberg drag races Dodge Demons with Kid Rock and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Then Dyno tuning expert, Ray McClelland, joins us.

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Goldberg describes landing in Nashville for a secret drag race with Kid Rock and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, fearing his 170's shock might fail.

The episode opens with hosts Matt D'Andria and Bill Goldberg discussing a recent trip Goldberg took to Nashville for a drag racing event. Goldberg details how he, Kid Rock, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd participated in a secret drag race at an eighth-mile strip outside Nashville, organized with help from Dodge and Dave Savaggio. He describes the cars involved, including his Dodge Demon 170 and a twin-turbo Charger, noting mechanical issues like a faulty shock and chiller. Goldberg shares anecdotes from the track, such as a parachute malfunction during a race with Kid Rock and his decision to ride shotgun in the twin-turbo car due to its violent performance. He praises Kenny Wayne Shepherd as a dedicated car guy and father, highlighting the camaraderie among participants. After a break, dyno tuning expert Ray McClelland joins the show. Ray provides an overview of Full Throttle Customs, his tuning shop with locations in California and Ohio, run by his son. He explains different types of dynos, emphasizing the accuracy of Mustang dynos over older Dynojets for street tuning. The conversation shifts to tuning a Mustang Mach One with a Hellion twin-turbo kit, which Ray dialed in for drivability, achieving 608 horsepower at the wheels. Ray discusses fuel challenges, particularly the inconsistency of E85 at pumps and the importance of using consistent fuel for performance cars. He warns about the dangers of high horsepower on street cars and the need for proper tuning. Goldberg reflects on his learning experience with turbo cars and plans for future racing events. The episode concludes with light banter about future collaborations and tuning projects.

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A celebrity drag-racing story turns into a practical look at twin-turbo launches and hands-on shop work.

CarCast turns a celebrity drag-racing run into a grounded lesson on why timing matters in twin-turbo cars. Bill Goldberg walks through the trip and the launch problem that comes with a flag drop: sit too long while spooled and the turbo can take a hit; fail to build boost and…

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You get Bill Goldberg back from a celebrity drag-racing trip, sorting through turbo-launch lessons, flag-drop timing, and the shop wisdom around a real dyno tuner.

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