Cummins powerplants like the Freedom Racing Engines deckplate engine in Justin Andres’ entry (which
was the old Fleece Performance truck) were a blueprint for the top contenders. Triple turbos, triple fuelers, and
nitrous were a recipe for well over 2,000 hp at the wheels.There were at least three competitors running lockup TH400
transmissions at UCC for 2019, which is something we’re not used to
seeing. Apparently, the 4,500-horsepower unlimited radial cars have
finally caught up to diesels on torque, which makes these three-speeds
a viable option.ULTIMATECALLOUTCHALLENGE 2019
Innovation reigns at UCC. We’re still slightly mystified at how the dual-shock, dual-angle,
cantilever suspension works on the Donovan Harris/Dynomite Diesel Products entry, but it
gets the job done.The Ultimate Callout Challenge is undoubtedly a huge endeavor. Tony Burkhard from Dirty Hooker Diesel and Eric Merchant from Merchant Automotive both pitted under the same huge tent,
and they brought enough spare parts and tools to start a diesel shop at the raceway!The level of workmanship on some of the UCC trucks is second to none. New safety
innovations and a myriad of lightweight parts have become a permanent part of UCC.92 OCTOBER I 2019 • DIESEL WORLD http://www.dieselworldmag.com