HotRod the Shop Dog

06/07/2024

I don’t think dad knows what the heck he’s doing. He said he was changing the transmission fluid and we would go for a ride. I don’t think we’re going for a ride.

27/06/2024

Started the day changing out the alternator at the nearest O’Reilly’s. Made all of the designated stops, which naturally included Buc-ee’s and the famous Leg Lamp, arrived at the track and got the Nova all ready for racing. And boy did she put on a show! Hard to believe day 2 even happened! She’s very close to setting a new personal best. Those Dorty guys sure know how to do it!
John Allen Daugherty
Jonathan Daugherty
RMRWers
Gearhead Perspective Podcast

26/06/2024

As if nothing ever happened, the Nova & the Dorty’s were back at it first thing this morning. In Ennis, Texas all day trying to beat the heat, which all of you racers know is not a plus for your race times, that spitfire Nova had to show up & show off her sass. Even after a destroyed valve, tear down and rebuild on the side of the road yesterday, she brought it to the racetrack, improving her time from day 1. She’s not going to let a little engine malfunction keep her from center stage. Excited to see what she does next!
Gearhead Perspective Podcast
John Allen Daugherty
Jonathan Daugherty
RMRWers

25/06/2024

Check out the Nova … making some memories!

25/06/2024

It was an eventful day for the Nova. Started off with some cool pix at the designated stops. Got to Anna, Texas and the engine ate the air cleaner stud. After tearing down the motor and help from some amazing car friends,John Allen Daugherty & Jonathan Daugherty were back on the road around 10PM, made their final designated stop around 12:30 AM and will finally get to a bed around 1:30 AM.
RMRWers Memories!

23/06/2024

Today was a big day for the Nova!

21/06/2024

It’s finally here … RMRW 1.0 2024! The Nova is on her way to Oklahoma!

04/06/2024

I’m still limping most of the time, but I’ve decided to call off the Deer Assassins. This morning I saw the offending deer hanging out behind the garage. Turns out, she has a fawn and it looks like she might have just been trying to protect her baby, so I’ll give her a pass just this one time. I’d prefer she take her kid and move on down the road, but apparently she likes Novas too and has decided to keep her baby there so it can witness the Nova’s greatness as well and learn how to be a die hard Nova fan. I’m still going to run her off every chance I get, but I can’t be too rough on a fella Nova lover, even if it is a deer. We have to raise that next generation right & it looks like she’s trying. Maybe she can just say she has a baby next time and not try to cripple me, though! I haven’t gotten a picture of the fawn yet, but this is the Momma. Don’t be fooled by her docile appearance, she’s ferocious! Guess I had better write Kris a letter & let him know to stand down before he deploys his Deer Assassin Team. Their flight is fittingly a part of the Wolfpack, so that deer better stay on her best behavior.

02/06/2024

1/8 mile 6.568

29/05/2024

Yesterday my mom took me to the Doctor because I wouldn’t put any weight on my left leg. After X-Rays & an exam, the doctor said I just severely strained my knee. Looks like we have 10 days of Mom bringing me my meals and carrying me out to my favorite yard spot several times a day. I’m not allowed to jump or take stairs and I’m supposed to stay off of it for TEN DAYS. Yea, right! We only have 3 1/2 weeks until Rocky Mountain Race Week! Dad for sure needs me in the garage. He’ll never have the Nova ready without my help! I’ll just ice it a little longer in the evenings and I’m sure it will be fine. Maybe Dad & I can get matching knee braces! 😆

28/05/2024

I’d appreciate your prayers tonight. I was patrolling the yard on my bedtime route when suddenly we were infiltrated by a herd of belligerent deer. We’ve been having problems with these deer for a few weeks now. They keep eating Mom’s beautiful flowers that were graciously planted my Mo, Christy. Anyway, I approached them and asked that they move on down the road, because we didn’t tolerate riff-raff in our neighborhood. And one of these degenerates ATTACKED ME! It’s all a little fuzzy, but long story short, I can no longer put weight on my left rear leg. I was very brave and limped all the way back to the porch (just barely) but then my strength failed me (or at least that’s what I told Mom) and she had to carry me up the stairs, into the bedroom and even lift me up onto the bed. She said we’d see if a good nights sleep helped any & decide in the morning if we needed to seek medical attention. I had to grrr… at her a couple times because she kept touching it! But we’re finally settled into bed and she even prayed for my leg to feel better tomorrow.

I know if Kris were here that he would have shot that deer. I imagine he’ll plan a hunt when he gets back since he’ll have all of that Air Force deer killer training … okay, maybe not that, but he’ll be all buff and could wrestle it to the ground for me, or run it down or something! I can’t wait to tell him all about it. Maybe I’d better have mom write him another letter about it tomorrow! For now I guess I’d better go to sleep and let my leg get some healing time. For all of you out patrolling your neighborhoods tonight, watch out for the deer. They are escalating their violence! Be safe out there!

19/05/2024

Today my boy left for basic training in the Air Force. He’s going to be in Texas for the next 7 1/2 human weeks, which is 52 weeks in dog years. That means I won’t see my boy for a whole dog year … I hope he doesn’t forget me. Kristopher Daugherty

18/05/2024

Celebrating my 3rd year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

10/05/2024

Nova Update … new fuel cell is in, no leaks & the Nova is gearing up for the next Drag N Drive.

Gearhead Perspective Podcast
John Allen Daugherty
Jonathan Daugherty
Kristopher Daugherty

08/05/2024

We discuss recent upgrades to our hot rods and then it just goes random. We had a good time. lol

20/04/2024

It was a full day as we followed the route, made the designated stops and finally got to our hotel after 10 pm, so here’s the picture dump! Videos to follow. The Circuit - A Charity with Horsepower Gearhead Perspective Podcast

19/04/2024

John & the Nova are in the tech line while Shanda & the S**t Pack are hot lapping, ‘flying’ circles like a one-winged airplane!

19/04/2024

Today is Day 1 of The Circuit DND and the Nova made the trip to Mo-Kan Dragway and is there, ready to race!

13/04/2024

13/04/2024

Watch the Nova’s new personal best in a Reel!

13/04/2024

13/04/2024

Best yet! Video to follow!

13/04/2024

Nova Race 1

13/04/2024

13/04/2024

Jonathan & Kris race each other.

13/04/2024

All my boys are racing tonight at Bonne Terra. Pretty exciting night! Jonathan & Kris just raced each other. And the Nova is debuting its new rear end. Stay tuned for updates…

24/02/2024

My little brother, NOS, got to go to Oklahoma with my Mom on Friday and she bought him a Bucky’s hoodie. He keeps going out on the deck and hanging out. I think he’s trying to show it off to the whole neighborhood. He’s kind of a goon, but it is a pretty cool hoodie.

13/08/2023

Today I took my Dad, John, & the Nova to the Jay Cruise Night. We were feeling charitable, so we let Mom, Shanda, bring NOS, even though he doesn’t know how to be a cool car dog yet. I try showing him, but he has a lot to learn. There were so many cool cars & lots of people lining the roads as we drove through. We went with our friends from Gearhead Perspective Podcast & Kristopher and watched for hours as car after car drove through town. While it was ridiculously hot, everyone had a great time watching the cars & seeing old friends! Looking forward to the next one already! Maybe by next year NOS will be a little better at it!

16/07/2023

I’m chilling on the couch, catching up on my shows on this relaxing Sunday afternoon. If you haven’t listened to the Gearhead Perspective Podcast yet, you should. I made my radio debut. They didn’t give me a microphone but that can’t keep me down. I did some really good shakes so you can hear my tags clinking on my collar in the background. Thanks for the shout-out guys! Gearhead Perspective Podcast Best Auto podcast out there! (Especially those when my dad, John Allen Daugherty, guest stars!)

24/06/2023

Dad got the Nova to the track. It’s pretty BA!