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DGRR 2026, April 22-26

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Old Jan 3, 2026 | 04:13 PM
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@GySgtFrank no worries buddy. It happens.

@estevan62274 if not, I may be in jail..... hahahaha. It's really close though.




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Old Jan 3, 2026 | 04:39 PM
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HELL YEAH!!!
Hope to see and hear her rippin through the Dragon!!!


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Old Jan 5, 2026 | 02:27 PM
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I just made it official. See you guys there.
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Old Jan 6, 2026 | 12:07 PM
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It will be hard to beat last year's numbers but I think we can do it!
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Old Feb 4, 2026 | 02:49 PM
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Who's ready for April?!
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Old Feb 5, 2026 | 08:37 AM
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Thumbs up DGRR 2026 Ready!!

Nick, that’s an awesome pic of the old girl!! Love your RX3

Im definitely ready for this year!



Also, if you’re in the fence about going it’s MUST for rotary enthusiasts!
You'll be kicking yourself for not going to DGRR sooner.



Heres some quick videos from 2025.










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Old Feb 5, 2026 | 01:50 PM
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After all the snow and sub freezing temps we've been having up here this year, I cannot wait to go.
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Old Feb 5, 2026 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by estevan62274
Nick, that’s an awesome pic of the old girl!! Love your RX3

Im definitely ready for this year!



Also, if you’re in the fence about going it’s MUST for rotary enthusiasts!
You'll be kicking yourself for not going to DGRR sooner.



Heres some quick videos from 2025.



https://youtube.com/shorts/eA8EW4Hqq...ZZm7Af1-4odZ_T




https://youtu.be/JFDEGOisxX0?si=MO9jQ9xvwlFKbBPC



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Thanks Steve!
That pic of Ol' Blue was a gift from Mr. Rick Engman jr. and that makes it extra special for me!
I agree that every "rotary guy" must come to DGRR!
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Old Feb 14, 2026 | 04:06 PM
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This is my screen saver. A shot from 2025. I thought it appropriate as it is about the only time I get to see the front of the cursed thing.

Nick's RX3 2025 DGRR
Nick's RX3 2025 DGRR
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Old Feb 15, 2026 | 01:37 PM
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I am honored Frank!! Cant wait to see what you are bringing this year! I dont think i will be able to keep up with you!!
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Old Feb 16, 2026 | 11:08 AM
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I am honored Frank!! Cant wait to see what you are bringing this year! I dont think i will be able to keep up with you!!
The same as the last few years, my red 1988 SE. I think the 1979 SA22 is actually just very expensive garage art at this point. It keeps me amused though.

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Old Feb 18, 2026 | 04:56 PM
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The same as the last few years, my red 1988 SE. I think the 1979 SA22 is actually just very expensive garage art at this point. It keeps me amused though.
Too bad man! I was hoping to see the SA
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Old Feb 28, 2026 | 02:52 PM
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We are getting closer!!!
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Old Mar 2, 2026 | 07:23 AM
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I'm putting some miles on the new engine, and dialing in the tune. Should be all lined out by April. Also making some cooler ducting/aero to try and better control some temperature fluctuations.. I'll have to wait and see if the effort pays off.
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Old Mar 2, 2026 | 08:38 AM
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Just a heads up. I overheated the power steering fluid on my 88 last year, steering gets a stiff workout. I'm planning to drain the system and switch to Redline oil before setting out again this year. Hopefully it helps.
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Old Mar 2, 2026 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by GySgtFrank
Just a heads up. I overheated the power steering fluid on my 88 last year, steering gets a stiff workout. I'm planning to drain the system and switch to Redline oil before setting out again this year. Hopefully it helps.
Power what? The SA owners says.
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Old Mar 2, 2026 | 10:26 AM
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Power what? The SA owners says.
You also go to the dentist to enjoy the pain, don't you?
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Old Mar 3, 2026 | 12:41 PM
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You also go to the dentist to enjoy the pain, don't you?
The Rx3 and Tim's SA were not even available with power steering!! Back when men were men!! lol
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Old Mar 3, 2026 | 01:44 PM
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The Rx3 and Tim's SA were not even available with power steering!! Back when men were men!! lol
I removed my PS just to feel the testosterone surge!!
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Old Mar 3, 2026 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by t_g_farrell
Power what? The SA owners says.
I loved the workout I got with my first gen on the dragon.
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Old Mar 9, 2026 | 02:38 PM
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Getting close! Can't wait for another great Deals Gap Rotary Rally!

Quick insta360 video form last year's DGRR




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Old Mar 15, 2026 | 12:15 PM
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I added some nice ceramic tint to the rx3. I am pleased with how it turned out… trying to keep cool at the gap!!
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I added some nice ceramic tint to the rx3. I am pleased with how it turned out… trying to keep cool at the gap!!

Wowzers, clean, now lets put some road grime on it at the gap!!!
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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 08:57 PM
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One of my favorite cars at Deals Gap. I will be there this year again. I replaced bike week with this event and never looked back.
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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 02:59 PM
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One of my favorite cars at Deals Gap. I will be there this year again. I replaced bike week with this event and never looked back.
I am honored!

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