Sunday, May 24, 2015

Rules Rules and more changes in Rules - not DIESEL Motorsports!

I get calls all the time about what changes are being made to our rules?  DIESEL Motorsports has not had any major changes for over 8 years! The only changes that have been made are for safety through the SFI group and occasional equipment upgrades after conferring with the state groups and competitors.

As an association for the sports we need to make the rules work for groups across the country and not just one group who wants to sell more parts. The belief when we started this was a universal set of rules so competitors could travel state to state to compete without worry of being DQed for equipment.

This gets more people into the sport and more competitors to show up at your events since they don't have to worry about changing rules.




Different groups change the rules so they can sell their parts, make sure their trucks have a better chance wining and it is all about the dollars.

DIESEL Motorsports does not sell parts, we encourage all trucks to compete and we actually spend our dollars promoting local groups through sponsorship, marketing and promotions for their events.

We have been asked many times to sell parts or do our own web site but that does not help the local shops. DIESEL Motorsports wants the local shops to sell the parts to their customers. We want them to bring their customer's trucks to our events knowing they have a fair chance to win the purse monies.

If you change the rules every year then competitors who cannot afford the changes will drop out of the competitions. Then the numbers get smaller and smaller in the upper classes. When the numbers get smaller then the purses get smaller. It's a downward spiral that does not end in a positive direction.

DIESEL Motorsports wants all who want to compete to spend what they can to enjoy the sport, it is a rural sport for all who want to own a diesel that can compete every year without spending thousands to keep up with the rules.

It's hard enough to add more to compete with new technology in order to win but to purposely change the rules to make competitors upgrade only lessens our numbers.

DIESEL Motorsports wants to expand the market base and competitors, that is why we support local groups with funding, marketing and exposure.

Ask yourself if the other groups are giving to local diesel groups in order to expand the sports? We have been giving to local groups for over 8 years spending thousands of dollars to try and expand diesel motor sports!


Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Nebraska Diesel Show Report - FYI

Nebraska Diesel Show held in Kearney NE at the Kearney Raceway on Saturday and Sunday was the first DIESEL ONLY event held in Nebraska with GREAT results! 


This is a 7 year old show with a group of nice young diesel enthusiasts called the Nebraska Diesel Show, they wanted to partner with DIESEL Motorsports along with the Kearney Raceway Park. Saturday's activities included grade match drag racing between the diesel trucks which gave them a chance to challenge each other with their trucks on the track. DIESEL Motorsports held a ET Bracket class at the end of the day with over 35 trucks competing in the race and over 100 trucks raced during the day.
































Also two different dynos were operating with trucks on both all day long on Saturday and Sunday competing for the highest numbers for Ford, Dodge and GM. Mothers Show-N-Shine washed during Saturday and the winners are listed below with some great trucks including the Mothers Best of Show a 2011 Ford F350/converted to Excursion with full interior fabrication turning the vehicle into a real Ford 2011 Excursion that is a modified diesel.

DIESEL Motorsports wants to thank the local NDS members and the Kearney Raceway Staff and owners for making us feel welcome plus providing a great crowd to watch the activities. Winners are listed below:

Saturdays Race: 
1st Place Curtis Nelson - 2006 Ford
2nd Derek Weeder - 2006 Chevy

Mothers Show-N-Shine
Best of Show - Christopher Lieber
2011 F350 Ford converted to Excursion

Best Ford and Popular Vote
Elliott Hawkens
2002 Ford F350

Best Other/Collectible
James Knight
1961 F100/5.9 Fummins

Best Dodge
Zachery Leach
2009 2500 Baja

Best GMC/Chevy
Josh Follmer
2008 Chevy 2500

Sunday Sled Pulling
Winners 2.5, 
1st Colbi Seth 306.06, 
2nd, Levon Reiff 287.08 - 

2.6 Winners, 
1st Bryan Banghart 299.04, 
2nd Ryan Bower 296.07, 
3rd Jesse Knight 291.02, 
4th Levon Reiff 286.07, 
5th Nathan Bridgeman 286.05 - 

3.0 winners 
1st Cole Nadrechel 289.08, 
2nd Nathan Bridgeman 285.02 - 

Workstock winners 
1st Chandler Uldrich 287.00, 
2nd James Knight 243.01

A great weekend with lots of trucks and everyone enjoying the diesel lifestyle in Kearney NE

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Trade shows are over and the season begins soon!

March is coming to a close and DIESEL Motorsports is done going to the trade shows promoting the 2015 shows and sponsors. In March we had two different shows on the same weekend. One in Harrisburg PA at the Keystone National Indoor Pull and in Indianapolis IN at the Performance Business Shop Show.

Gene and the DM Girls ran the show in Harrisburg while I manned the booth and Shop Show in Indianapolis with a little help from some diesel friends. The shows were 2-3 days long and we saw a lot of people at both shows.








Why are we doing these shows?

To promote diesel motor sport shows and the sponsor's products or services. We pass out flyers for the shows, decals, swag and product literature for the sponsors. A lot of diesel customers, fans and shops attend the shows. We want to promote what DIESEL Motorsports does in front of new people at every show. None of the other diesel promoters spend their monies to do this for the sport, but then again that is why the sponsors are with DIESEL Motorsports.

It is a yearly job to promote our sport and lifestyle to the public, 5 years ago we estimated we were only reaching 1% of diesel owners. Currently we are reaching 5-10% of diesel owners Nationwide with our message so we have come a long way in those short years. 

The yearly shows are now well established in the areas DIESEL Motorsports has deemed worthy of producing the most diesel trucks for events. Plus we have expanded into some new areas that have grown over the years. Many of our affiliate events continue to grow new areas while maintaining current markets into more rural areas that want the diesel events.

It is so easy to hold just one or two events per year but producing or helping with over 60 events a year takes a lot of work and time. It is worth it when DIESEL Motorsports sees the results at the end of the year by hearing about the amount of parts sold by the sponsors.

DIESEL Motorsports first event of the year is the Nebraska Diesel Show which has been held every year for over five years by local diesel enthusiasts and shops. This year they wanted it to go bigger with the addition of sled pulling, Show-N-Shine and more sponsors. Diesel Motorsports is happy to bring something to the table for these hard working locals who want a great diesel show. It's early in the year April 25/26th but normally the weather is good for the show before the May rains hit.

Take some time to look at our schedule for some great diesel shows in your area.



Friday, February 20, 2015

Are YOU Gelling??? How cold is it . . .

It's so cold your diesel is gelling in your filter and tank! If it's 15º windchill or below you run the risk of your diesel fuel of gelling in your truck. As most of you know it will not run when you are gelling!

What a horrible and helpless feeling when you realize you forgot to add some De-gel solution to your fuel. After reading some posts the past few days on FB I realized it caught some of our enthusiasts by surprise.





From what I am seeing on the news most of you diesel owners in the North East are already treated or you are not running. Not only does the additive keep the fuel from gelling but it increases the performance of your engine during cold weather.

You can prevent this from happening by buying a De-Gel additive to our in with every fill-up during the Winter. If you keep your truck garaged then your engine will start and run but you run the risk of it gelling out on the road or if you stop again.

Once it gels you need to get additive in the tank, change your fuel filter, and possibly clear the lines out. Not a fun position to be in when on the road.

DIESEL Motorsports recommends CRC's Cold flow and for those already gelled solid try their Quick Flow!  I have used it for two years with never a problem with temps hitting -10 below.

Be safe on the winter roads and don't get caught Gelling!

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Interesting . . . 2015 season!

The way the season is shaping up for diesel competitions around the country I would say it will be a perfect time to get into drag racing and pulling with your diesel truck!

Why? I have never seen such high advertised purses from everyone holding an event, it's great for all involved. That means more dollars circulating in the market to buy our sponsor's products.

It's still a tough economy so I can relate to those who have a truck looking to compete. The biggest question is can I fix it if it breaks?



With these big purses the events are paying out I would say yes you can, but I do tell most people you do this for the fun of it and not to get rich. Most hobbies are that way and building a diesel truck to compete is expensive, however using your truck in the street classes to compete does not mean big repairs or dollars spent.

In the ET Class it is not how fast you go but estimated time to run the 1/4 or 1/8th mile in your truck. We have had 17 and 18 second trucks win the race because they are more accurate in estimating their exact time consistently. It's all about having fun!

Same way in the Workstock Pulling Class, if you can pull a 5,000 lb trailer then you can pull in that class. Get in the game and win some of that money that is being offered.

I always tell the competitors go and compete and take the promoter's money because I know they will buy diesel parts from our sponsors.

It's all about competing in the free market, competitors should just have to worry about can I win and can I fix it - not who is putting on the event.

DIESEL Motorsports always pays at the event with a check and we may not have the biggest purses but they are consistent at every event. Keep in mind DIESEL Motorsports puts on 6 regional events not just one and we support over 60 affiliate events all over the country. 

Friday, January 30, 2015

NADM/DIESEL Motorsports 2015 Schedule set for an exciting year!

Press Release: February 1, 2015

NADM/DIESEL Motorsports 2015 Schedule set for an exciting year!




National Association of Diesel Motorsports (shortened to DIESEL Motorsports 3 years ago) is in its 8th year of providing Sanctioned diesel sled pulling, and drag racing events across the United States.



In 2001 none of the tracks (NHRA or IHRA) or pulling associations would let diesel trucks run or compete in classes. The first sanctioned diesel event in the country was Thunder in Muncie near Muncie Indiana in June of 2001. That event is still one of the top events in the country in the original locations hosted by DIESEL Motorsports.

As many of you know diesel motor sports and NADM has grown quickly with events now all over the country. Many state, regional clubs/associations and diesel promoters are putting diesel events in many different rural towns. DIESEL Motorsports has tried to present a uniform set of rules to include all diesel trucks and classes across the US so not to favor anyone’s products or shops. With safety in mind for all classes we welcome all diesel vehicles.

For the first time DIESEL Motorsports will be featuring Clean Diesel Classes in sled pulling and a TDI/Cruze Clean Diesel Class at three events. Watch for details surrounding these new additions and as always Semi trucks are welcome for Mothers® Polish Show-N-Shine and sled pulling.

Flowmaster Performance Exhaust returns as the VIP Title sponsor this year among many others who have been with us for many years. Flowmaster diesel exhaust with the Patented Pro Series muffler is the only muffler that will cut the drone out in your cab plus add performance at the wheels. We ask that when purchasing equipment for your diesels please keep them in mind, they are the reason we can put on these events.





O’Reilly Auto Part Stores joins as Series Sponsor for our diesel only drag racing and sled pulling. Many of you know these stores since they are in your local towns, please stop by and pickup any sponsor’s products from them. Watch for details about product rebates and event discount tickets at your local O’Reilly stores.



Check-out our new list of sponsors where many have returned with multi-year commitments along with some new names as official endorsed product sponsors.

2015 Sponsors:
Flowmaster Performance Exhaust - VIP Title Sponsor
O’Reilly Auto Parts – Series Sponsor
South Bend Clutch - Official Clutch
Industrial Injection - Official Turbo
ATI Dampers - Official Damper
CRC - Official Fuel Treatment
Firestone Ride Rite - Official Air Suspension
ARP - Official Head Stud
CP/Carrillo - Official Rod
Mahle - Official Piston
Victor Reinz - Official Gaskets
Clevite – Official Engine Bearing
AFE - Official Air Intake
Fuelab - Official Fuel Pump
Exergy Performance – Official Injector
Champion Blue Flame Oil - Official Oil
Weld Wheels - Official Wheels
Redline Diesel - Official Transmission
Covercraft - Official Seat Cover
Vulcan Performance - Official Fuel Draw Straw
Stainless Diesel.com - Official Exhaust Manifold
Mickey Thompson - Official Tire
Mothers® Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners – Show-N-Shine Sponsor
Haisley Machine - Sponsor of Thunder in Muncie


Below is the schedule and sponsor list for 2015 as of February 1! Check back we will be adding more every week!

DM  2015 Schedule

May 9 - Ozark Diesel Shootout
Ozark Raceway, Diesel Drags
Mothers® Polish Show-N-Shine, Dyno
Rogersville, MO

June 19/20th - Haisley's Thunder in Muncie
Friday June 19th - Muncie Dragway (Diesel only drags)
Saturday June 20th - Gaston Lion's Club Park
Tractor Show, Mothers® Polish Show-N-Shine, Dyno
Sled Pull 6pm, all classes

July 18th - East Coast Diesel Nationals
Numidia Dragway, Numidia PA
Diesel only drags, sled pulling,
Mothers® Polish Show-N-Shine,
Mass Diesel Dyno

August 14/15th - Industrial Injection
Rocky Mountain Diesel Shootout
Friday night Diesel only drags
Rocky Mountain Raceway
Saturday 15th Industrial Injection 
NWDC Dyno Competition
Mothers® Polish Show-N-Shine
Industrial Injection Diesel Seminars

September 26th - Buckeye Diesel Blast
MCIR Dragway, LaRue, OH
Diesel only Redline Diesel Drags, 
Firepunk Sled Pulling
Mothers® Polish Show-N-Shine

Affiliate Shows
March 12-14th, Keystone Nationals
PA Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA
Truck and tractor Sled Pulling

September 11/12th - Smokey Mountain Diesel Days
Friday Drags, Greenville, TN
Saturday Sled Pull, Rogersville, TN
Show-N-Shine, Dyno

October 16/17th Antrim Diesel Days
Mason Dixon Dragway, Boonesboro, MD
Diesel only Drags, Sled Pulling
Mother® Polish Show-N-Shine

November 7th, Diesels in Dark Corners
White Plains, GA
Liberty Truck/Tractor Pulls

Ozark Diesel Shootout Point Series
Diesel Drags
Rogersville, MO
July 25th
August 15
September 26

Spokane Diesel Series
Spokane Raceway, WA
June 27
July 25
August 15
September 12

MMTTPA – Sled Pulling Series
(see web site for schedule)

Muncie Dragway Diesel Series
(see web site for schedule)


Liberty Truck/Tractor Sled Pulls
(see web site for schedule)


Check Web Site for Updates!
Plus over 50 local affiliate diesel events with local clubs supporting
and unifying diesel motorsports!


For more information: www.DIESELmotorsports.US
Ron Knoch – 816-734-5611

ronk@DIESELmotorsports.US