BBQ at Goldberg’s garage for first responders, shooting guns and more.
About this episode
Bill Goldberg shares the chaotic but rewarding experience of hosting a massive appreciation BBQ for South Texas first responders at his newly repaired garage. Before welcoming seventy guests, Goldberg blew off some steam at the gun range with his newly customized Desert Eagle pistols. He also recounts the terrifyingly sketchy process of using a scissor lift to install a massive 700-pound bar on his garage's second floor. Backed by major sponsors like Weber, the emotional event brought the community together to honor local heroes.
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Ford Bronco Raptor
"...you were doing some work on Gage's Bronco Raptor. The exhaust was on there. You went through the Magnaflow exhaust. You talked a little bit about the valve issue that you guys got resolved, but you were getting ready to start to tackle the suspension, the control arm..."
A heavy-duty, high-performance version of the Ford Bronco designed for high-speed desert running and extreme off-roading. It is wider, taller, and much more powerful than a standard Bronco.
The Ford Bronco Raptor is the high-performance, off-road-focused flagship variant of the sixth-generation Bronco. It features a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, a heavily reinforced chassis, and Fox Live Valve semi-active dampers.
F-150 Raptor
"...atting, you were doing some work on Gage's Bronco Raptor. The exhaust was on there."
The F-150 is a large pickup truck made by Ford. It is designed to carry heavy cargo in its back bed, tow trailers, and drive over rough terrain, while also serving as a spacious everyday vehicle for families.
The Ford F-150 is a highly versatile, full-size pickup truck that serves as the benchmark for the American truck market. Available in numerous configurations ranging from basic work trucks to the high-performance Raptor, it is a frequent topic of discussion due to its immense popularity, towing capabilities, and extensive aftermarket customization options.
MagnaFlow
"...The exhaust was on there. You went through the Magnaflow exhaust. You talked a little bit about the valve issue..."
A popular brand that makes custom exhaust pipes and mufflers for cars and trucks to make them sound louder, deeper, and perform slightly better.
MagnaFlow is an American manufacturer of aftermarket exhaust systems, catalytic converters, and performance mufflers. They are famous for producing deep, throaty exhaust notes and high-flow systems that improve engine breathing and horsepower.
upper control arms
"...you were getting ready to start to tackle the suspension, the control arm... Clint and I took it upon ourselves to take those tires off, take the upper control arms out..."
The metal arms that connect the top of a car's wheel to the frame, helping guide the wheel up and down smoothly. Upgraded ones are stronger and help the steering work properly when a truck is lifted.
Upper control arms (UCAs) are critical suspension components that connect the top of the wheel spindle to the vehicle's frame. Upgrading to aftermarket billet or tubular UCAs allows for increased suspension travel, corrected steering geometry (caster) on lifted vehicles, and stronger joints (like uniballs) to handle off-road abuse.
Camburg
"...billet machined camberg arms and stuff. How did you get it done? Well, yeah, I I knew that once these some bitches feet hit the ground... replace them with those camberg ones."
A company that makes heavy-duty suspension parts for trucks and SUVs, designed to handle rough off-road driving and jumps without breaking.
Camburg Engineering is a highly respected manufacturer of off-road suspension systems and components, specializing in high-performance control arms, trailing arms, and race-proven suspension geometry. They are widely used in desert racing, pre-runners, and upgraded consumer trucks.
billet machining
"...So it's awesome, like billet machined camberg arms and stuff. How did you get it done?"
A manufacturing process where a part is carved out of one solid block of metal instead of being melted and poured into a mold. This makes the final part much stronger and more precise.
Billet machining refers to carving a component out of a single, solid block of raw metal (usually aluminum) using a CNC mill. This process results in parts that are significantly stronger, more precise, and structurally uniform compared to cast or forged alternatives.
Nitto
"...wheels and tires are next. Harry sent the tires from Nitto. Got thirty sevens... Ridge grappler is going on it."
A well-known tire company that makes popular, aggressive-looking tires for trucks, SUVs, and sports cars.
Nitto Tire is an enthusiast-focused tire manufacturer known for producing high-performance street, drag racing, and off-road tires. Their 'Grappler' lineup is highly popular in the truck and SUV community for balancing aggressive off-road capability with street manners.
Shelby Cobra
"...you taking the the Cobra out? I mean, you had the event. You must have shown off a few cars to fire it up... Manny brought his Cobra over and he actually took people for rides..."
A classic, extremely fast sports car from the 1960s that combines a lightweight British body with a massive American V8 engine. It has no modern electronic safety aids and is famous for being loud, fast, and challenging to drive.
The Shelby Cobra is a legendary sports car born from AC Cars' lightweight British chassis paired with Ford's powerful V8 engines, conceptualized by Carroll Shelby in the 1960s. It is famous for its raw, driver-focused performance, minimal weight, and iconic muscular design.
NHRA
"...I'm going to give a little shout out to our friends over at NHRA. If you guys are watching it this weekend..."
The main organization that sets the rules and hosts the biggest professional drag racing events in North America.
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is the primary governing and sanctioning body for drag racing in North America. Founded in 1951 by Wally Parks, it hosts the premier professional drag racing series, featuring classes like Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
Ron Capps
"...you know, we had Ron Kapps and Maddie Gordon on the show... wins top fuel on her 10th time out... Ron Kapps, he wins his 80th..."
A famous and highly successful professional drag racer who has won multiple championships driving 'Funny Cars' (extremely fast drag racing cars). He now runs his own racing team.
Ron Capps is a highly successful American professional drag racer and multi-time NHRA Funny Car World Champion. In 2022, he transitioned to a team owner-driver role, founding Ron Capps Motorsports, and is widely respected for his longevity and success in the sport.
Maddie Gordon
"...we had Ron Kapps and Maddie Gordon on the show... wins top fuel on her 10th time out. So she won over the weekend. She's taking home a Wally..."
A young, rising star in professional drag racing who recently won her first major race in the top-tier 'Top Fuel' class.
Maddie Gordon is an up-and-coming professional drag racer in the NHRA Top Fuel category, driving for Ron Capps Motorsports. She achieved a historic milestone by winning her first national event in only her tenth professional start.
Top Fuel
"...picked her to be the, you know, the co-driver of her top fuel team... wins top fuel on her 10th time out."
The fastest and most powerful class of drag racing. The cars are long, needle-shaped dragsters that use special fuel to go from zero to over 330 miles per hour in less than four seconds.
Top Fuel is the quickest-accelerating category in drag racing, featuring dragsters powered by supercharged, fuel-injected 500-cubic-inch HEMI engines running on nitromethane. These vehicles produce over 11,000 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to over 330 mph in under 3.7 seconds.
Wally
"...She's taking home a Wally, her first top fuel Wally. I imagine there's going to be a lot more..."
The official trophy given to winners of NHRA drag races. It is named after the founder of the racing association and is highly prized by drag racers.
A 'Wally' is the highly coveted trophy awarded to class winners at National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drag racing events. Named after NHRA founder Wally Parks, the brass-colored figure of a drag racer has been the ultimate symbol of victory in professional drag racing since 1969.
Funny Car
"...Ron Kapps, he wins his 80th, I believe his 80th funny car Wally..."
A class of drag racing cars that have lightweight bodies designed to look vaguely like regular street cars, but are actually 11,000-horsepower racing monsters with the engine sitting right in front of the driver.
Funny Car is a professional drag racing class featuring tilt-up carbon-fiber bodies that resemble production cars, mounted over a custom-built chromoly chassis. They utilize the same 11,000+ horsepower supercharged nitromethane-burning engines as Top Fuel dragsters but have a shorter wheelbase and the engine positioned in front of the driver.
Don Schumacher Racing
"...I know Ron Kapps has his has his operation over at DSR... if you're going to do any kind of business with DSR. Watch your ass."
A famous and highly successful drag racing team and engineering company that has won numerous championships in professional drag racing.
Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) is one of the most successful and dominant championship-winning organizations in NHRA drag racing history. Beyond racing, DSR operates a high-performance engineering and manufacturing arm, though they have transitioned away from running a full multi-car team in recent years.
1970 Chevrolet Corvette
"...Remember the motor that was going in my 70 challenger or my 70 Corvette. Yeah. They're not delivering."
A classic American sports car from 1970 with a distinct curvy body shape. It is highly sought after by car collectors because it was made during the peak era of high-horsepower American muscle.
The 1970 Chevrolet Corvette represents the third generation (C3) of America's sports car, featuring the iconic 'Mako Shark' coke-bottle styling. The 1970 model year is highly desirable among collectors as it featured high-compression engines like the LT-1 small-block and the massive LS5/LS6 big-block V8s before emissions regulations began choking performance.
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170
"...because the the Demon one 70 motor is going in there. Yeah. And you, you know, you've got such a great relationship with Dodge..."
An incredibly powerful, limited-edition muscle car built by Dodge specifically to dominate drag strips. It makes over 1,000 horsepower straight from the factory, making it one of the fastest-accelerating production cars ever made.
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is the ultimate, limited-production send-off to Dodge's L-platform muscle cars, producing an astonishing 1,025 horsepower from its supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 when running on E85 fuel. It is a street-legal drag radial monster capable of a sub-2-second 0-60 mph time and an 8.9-second quarter-mile.
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