Up next Muscle Cars with a Hint of Diesel Published on May 05, 2021 Author DW STAFF Tags 1972 Ford Ranger XLT, 6.6L, 6.6L Duramax, diesel engine, Diesel Races, diesel trucks, diesel world, dmax, drag racing, DW, Events, ford, Ford Diesel, Ford Ranger, Racing Trucks, Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 ’70s 6.6L Duramax Racing Rocket Challenging Physics With Every Race Seeing classic trucks dominate in drag races makes everyone smile. Rather than being sent to rot or to be crumpled, these rigs are given a second chance. And what better way to spend it than to shoot off the starting line faster than you can even say the word “diesel”. Like most automotive communities, drag racing is a big subdivision of the diesel community. However, with sky-high horsepower and torque, the diesel scene takes it to a completely new ballpark. If you think your truck has what it takes to become a diesel drag-racer, check out this article for some introductory steps of the process. Drag racing events are quite common across all automotive communities. With that said, the list of relevant events including drag races is featured on our homepage! Got conflicts in your schedule? Check out our YouTube channel for coverage of your favorite events, festivals, and races! DWSubscribe Our Weekly Newsletter Total 0 Shares Share 0 Tweet 0 Pin it 0 Share 0
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