What sled pulling classes are running 2020? DIESEL Motorsports

We get asked every year what classes are running for sled pulling?

DIESEL Motorsports (NADM) tried for many years to standardize the classes so trucks could cross state lines to compete at different fairs and state club pulls. One Standard so local shops or clubs did not favor their local pullers and to make a fair ruleset for all.

SFI Techs inspected each truck so it was a fair ruleset for all classes and trucks at NADM events. It worked fairly well until local pulling trucks didn't like not having the advantage. Then everyone started making their own rules for local fairs.

Next the two tractor pulling associations decided to let trucks pull with their own set of rules. Then the trucks got too many and too popular so they decided to change the rules where it cost the trucks too much to compete. Now the ruleset is split into about three different ways depending on what part of the country you live and compete.

And guess what! Fewer pulling trucks because no one could afford the higher cost of class rule change. So the pulling has come full circle back to different rules for different clubs and areas and with fewer trucks at the events.

This can be seen at all levels and states where pulling just 10 years ago was double the size of competitors. Now the trucks were lower power and cheaper to operate back then and that is the largest difference.

DIESEL Motorsports over the last 2 - 3 years has tried to bring Work Stock and Hot Work Stock back to the levels of when it was fun to drive to an event, change tires/or not, and drive back home in the same truck. Without the beginning puller the sport will not grow more for the future, this is why we introduced the lower classes.

Classes (that we know of)

Pro stock - Modified
3.6 SB
3.0 SB
3.0
2.6 SB
2.6
2.5
Hot Work Stock
Work Stock

There is differences even between the classes so check local clubs or pull rules for verification! DIESEL Motorsports has tried to include all classes and rules within our ruleset but it is hard to stay up with all states and clubs because they now all differ.

So what has this history told us over a 15 year period! Everyone wanted trucks to be the top classes but no one wanted to stick together to obtain that goal. Trucks are still number #1 with DIESEL Motorsports because we are not governed by a tractor board but we are expanding to a few tractor and gas classes this year!

So look for future info . . .

SEMA 2019 - what to expect . .

Heading to the SEMA show today so I will be posting the next few days the lifted trucks and special new parts for our pick-up trucks!

As always the trucks produced for SEMA Show will be lifted with special fancy suspension elements along with ridiculous large wheels with little rubber for tires. These look great for show but as many of you know very hard to use on your trucks out here in the real world. It only takes one small chug hole to ruin your day!

The trucks have great pain schemes or wraps on them along with very nice bumpers, winches, steps and lights. All the accessories you can imagine buying for your truck. It is definitely eye bling for your truck.

As far as performance, the truck's drivetrains are pretty much stock unless the truck is older (pre-EPA approved) so most of the hoods are closed. You will see some performance parts displayed and possible motors displayed so you can see the parts.

The custom made vehicles are made just for the SEMA show and none other will compare! Some of these vehicles are unbelievable with many hours of custom fabricating and performance drivetrains.

The SEMA show has become a large car/truck show with vendors inside showing parts and vehicles. If you can get there early or stay till late you can talk to the experts at the booths. During the day is almost impossible because of the crowds stopping to take photos with their phones or just milling around wondering where to go next in the show.

It is the best of the best showing custom built vehicles! Photos coming in the next few days!