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The TS Outlaw race was in boling green last weekend & is the largest diesel drag race in the country. We made 4 passes on Friday with no problems & got progressively faster each pass & wound up a new best for the team at a 7.76 @ 178….
NHRDA East Coast Nationals
The East Coast Truckin Nationals had a new milestone set as Jared Jones driving the Scheids Diesel Dragster broke the 200mph barrier and set a new National Record in our top diesel category by running 7.25et at 203.18mph. We were plagued with reports of rain all weekend and we did have 3 delays because of rain but for those that braved the weather they got to see the fastest pass in NHRDA history.
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DIESEL Motorsports on TV . . . again! This time in a Series!
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DIESEL Motorsports on TV . . . again! This time in a Series!
In the years past DIESEL Motorsports has been featured on TV once in our second year for drag racing then twice in our third year for sled pulling.
Now in our 5th year we are going for four or more shows in a Series of nothing but DIESEL Motorsports. Yes these will be on cable channels like all the other smaller motorsports segments but it's a start for our sport.
These 30 minute TV shows will be filmed at Thunder in Muncie, June 23, East Coast Nationals July 21, and Rocky Mountain Diesel Shootout in Salt Lake City, UT on August 17/18! We will have professional film crews at all three events and some footage from last year will also be used.
Instead of just showing trucks running down the track or pulling we have opened the show up to interviews with competitors, manufacturers, and track officials. A whole new open approach to filming DIESEL Motorsports will be featured in these shows along with getting to know some of the players in the sport.
All of the shows in this series are provided by funding from DIESEL Motorsports sponsors and H&S Performance through years of hard work and finding the right production company to produce and direct these shows. The content is directed by DIESEL Motorsports management in a way that best reflects the new direction that the sport is heading.
A true sanctioning body motorsport that is safe and enjoyable for diesel enthusiasts while entertaining for the entire family and ages. A sport where mainstream companies can be properly represented without any liability worries or explanations.
This series on TV is to show the rest of the country what DIESEL Motorsports is about and how they should come and enjoy it. Over 5 million diesel trucks are in the US and DIESEL Motorsports is no where near that number so we have a lot of people to reach!
This is taking baby steps to begin that process, in hopes that more and more will join our fan base and competitors. Come to the events and bring your diesel truck or vehicle to participate and possibly get filmed for TV. It's always fun to come to one of the shows and now be a part of history for DIESEL Motorsports, it all begins in Muncie Indiana where the first DIESEL ONLY event was held just 12 years ago.
The Series will begin showing on the Fox Sports Cable Midwest in September then move to America One cable that is available in most states in October. Every Saturday at 8am, make sure to check your local cable listings.
Plan to attend one of the events and be a part of the DIESEL Motorsports TV!
DIESEL Motorsports on TV . . . again! This time in a Series!
In the years past DIESEL Motorsports has been featured on TV once in our second year for drag racing then twice in our third year for sled pulling.
Now in our 5th year we are going for four or more shows in a Series of nothing but DIESEL Motorsports. Yes these will be on cable channels like all the other smaller motorsports segments but it's a start for our sport.
These 30 minute TV shows will be filmed at Thunder in Muncie, June 23, East Coast Nationals July 21, and Rocky Mountain Diesel Shootout in Salt Lake City, UT on August 17/18! We will have professional film crews at all three events and some footage from last year will also be used.
Instead of just showing trucks running down the track or pulling we have opened the show up to interviews with competitors, manufacturers, and track officials. A whole new open approach to filming DIESEL Motorsports will be featured in these shows along with getting to know some of the players in the sport.
All of the shows in this series are provided by funding from DIESEL Motorsports sponsors and H&S Performance through years of hard work and finding the right production company to produce and direct these shows. The content is directed by DIESEL Motorsports management in a way that best reflects the new direction that the sport is heading.
A true sanctioning body motorsport that is safe and enjoyable for diesel enthusiasts while entertaining for the entire family and ages. A sport where mainstream companies can be properly represented without any liability worries or explanations.
This series on TV is to show the rest of the country what DIESEL Motorsports is about and how they should come and enjoy it. Over 5 million diesel trucks are in the US and DIESEL Motorsports is no where near that number so we have a lot of people to reach!
This is taking baby steps to begin that process, in hopes that more and more will join our fan base and competitors. Come to the events and bring your diesel truck or vehicle to participate and possibly get filmed for TV. It's always fun to come to one of the shows and now be a part of history for DIESEL Motorsports, it all begins in Muncie Indiana where the first DIESEL ONLY event was held just 12 years ago.
The Series will begin showing on the Fox Sports Cable Midwest in September then move to America One cable that is available in most states in October. Every Saturday at 8am, make sure to check your local cable listings.
Plan to attend one of the events and be a part of the DIESEL Motorsports TV!
Nitrous Express Top Diesel Drag Racing sold to Hamilton Cams
Today it was announced that Mike Wood Racing, Inc and Hamilton Cams have entered into an agreement where Hamilton Cams will purchase the entire Nitrous Express Sponsored Top Diesel drag racing operation. This car, along with driver Emily Herod, won the NHRDA Top Diesel World Championship in 2011.
Mike Wood stated: "As some of you may know I was recently injured in an off-road motorcycle accident that will take months if not years to recuperate from. Zach has generously offered to help in my quest to advance the sport of diesel drag racing".
Zach Hamilton stated: "The car will remain much the same with one major difference, the bright red car will now be powered by a 12 valve Cummins engine. This will highlight Hamilton Cam's highly advanced, proprietary Cummins 12 valve cylinder head and camshaft technology".
The car will retain many if not all of its current sponsors including Nitrous Express, Inc.
From Bullydog-
This race season start off at Speedworld Dragstrip in Wittman, AZ on March 10th. We had a great run First race of the year, we at Bully Dog are pumped up. Spent the two nights before the race getting the truck finished to go. Thursday before we left we were testing the brakes system of the truck and the master cylinder rod broke. Luckily we had a spare. Made it to Arizona for the test and tune. After the changes we made to the truck wanted to make sure thing still felt right so went down the track once for a shake down. Race day we got the truck ready, did our first qualifying pass, not so good had a hard time lighting the turbo. So I figured I would make it up on the second pass. Second pass had a terrible launch, but the truck started to pull hard. Went through the traps like "Wow that was a good run!!". Then realized the truck was not running. Towed the truck back to the trailer looked at the time slip. 9.80 at 144, AWESOME... Popped the hood of the truck and no start was not able to get up for the first elimination round. It was good seeing all the familiar faces at the track and also met some new people. I want to thank NHRDA, SPEEDWORLD and all the the Sponsors of the NHRDA for putting on another outstanding event. Also want to that all of our sponsors - Diesel Pros, Hellmann Performance, Airdog, Redline, Fiberwerks, Dealer Machine, Suncoast, RKL, Nitrous Outlet, ARP, Ironclad.
