Diesel Performance Podcast

Like thousands of other people here at the UCC, Mike Maas of Dark Horse Diesel, Watkins, MN is a spectator. But he may be a qualifier in the future. Mike talks to Chris and Paul about his truck, diesel shop and what it means to attend the UCC.

Josh Gruis goes into detail what happened with his truck yesterday and describes his strategy through the rest of the weekend.  

Art Martinez of PSP Diesel joins Paul and Chris to advocate for Ford diesel. 

Ryan Gelinas of Dynamite Diesel Products and ATS joins Paul and Chris to critique the first day of the UCC and talk about what to expect today and tomorrow. 

Paul and Chris open the second day at the UCC. 

Paul and Chris wrap up the first day of the UCC 2018 when a little drama on the track caught their attention. 

Trevor Peterson captured the top qualifier spot on the DYNO with 2,100HP. Paul and Chris talk to him and his wife Trista about it. Then we learn about Trevor's strategy moving into the drag race and sled pull events. For now, Trevor Peterson is the top qualifier. 

Jordan Molenaar says he's brought a knife to a gunfight. With his 2008 F350, Jordan says he's ready to win big in the sled pull competition, and that's it. But if he can make it through all events without breaking it's a win-win. 

The Wounded Warrior Project helps veterans get back on their feet after serving in areas of conflict, like Iraq and Afghanistan. Big events like the Ultimate Callout Challenge offer opportunities to the WWP because here they can meet other vets - maybe even encounter those who may need their help. The organization provides outreach to help vets in need. Paul talks to Jesse Babson of Detroit, Michigan - an Army vet who served two tours - one in Iraq and the other in Afghanistan.  For more information: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/  

Jaran Holder explains why he's not participating in this year's UCC. It's expensive, time consuming and his truck is different now. 

Mark Downing joins Paul and Chris and together they predict the outcome of the UCC 2018.  

Paul and Chris kick off the first of many interviews with Manfred Schreyer of Longhorn Fab of Brookeville, Ohio. In this podcast, Paul, Chris, and Manfred explain why the UCC deserves everyone's support. 

Chris and Paul say welcome from the UCC 2018! 

Diesel Power Magazine's Kaje Jones welcomes Diesel Performance Podcast's Chris Ehmke and Paul Wilson to a Facebook live event where he announced this year's competitors. The announcement comes from the site of the Ultimate Callout Challenge 2018!

Ryan Phaff knows the drill - finish all three events: sled pull, drag race, and dyno without breaking. That's what he hopes to do as a qualifier for this year's UCC. If he finishes in the top 5, he returns in 2019 as a competitor. Paul and Chris learn about the truck Ryan says have no secrets.  Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Tony Burkhard heads to his first UCC event as a competitor this year. How did he make the decision to go? Tony is known as a sled puller, so what's the plan when it comes to drag racing? Chris and Paul find out in this episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast.  Special Thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fab WCFAB.com Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Trevor Peterson took a year to transform his stock Cummins from mild to absolute, freakin' wild with triple turbos and everything else in just one year! Paul and Chris are amazed and ask about his strategy as a qualifier in this year's UCC. If Trevor finishes in the top 5, he'll return next year as a competitor!  Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions, Inc.  Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Lavon Miller stands at the top of the diesel performance world with two consecutive wins at the Ultimate Callout Challenge - and three wins at the Diesel Power Challenge. If ever a competitor existed for a takedown from some underdog - it would be Lavon. Paul and Chris go into the details with Firepunk's founder-owner about the truck and what he's planning for this year's UCC - one month away!  Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com