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Without a doubt, sled pulling is the most advanced form of diesel motorsports. It commands the intersection between the industry’s latest technological innovations and its […]

Thirty-two-year-old Wade Moody has been racing for more than half of his life and is no stranger to the exhilarating feeling of piloting a fast […]

While most enthusiasts eventually part ways with their first diesel, a select few hold onto them for practically forever. For these holdouts, their first diesel […]

For an off-road racer, the night before the biggest race of the year—the Baja 1000—can be fraught with anxiety and trepidation, not to mention the […]

Imagine driving a brand new Duramax with twice the factory horsepower. Obviously, your rig wouldn’t roll out of GM like that, but that doesn’t mean […]

In the late ’40s and early ’50s, diesel-powered tractors were just starting to increase their market share against gasoline and distillate (kerosene) power tractors. It […]

Torque. It’s the biggest reason most diesel owners are diesel owners to begin with: The massive torque these trucks can produce is what gets a […]

With a growing business, Morgan Primm knew he needed a truck to showcase the talents of his shop, Midwest Diesel and Auto in Athens, Illinois. […]

As the industry’s leading diesel magazine, we like to present an image of jaded professionalism, especially when it comes to new trucks. A diesel-powered 2016 […]

Normally, people don’t give diesel-powered ’80s Chevrolet trucks a second look, but that’s not the case with Bennet Leffler’s wild ’89 C30. You see, Bennet needed […]

For years, 12-valve Dodges built between 1994 and 1998 have enjoyed a healthy following in the aftermarket, as have ’03 and up common-rail trucks. Stuck […]

In the world of custom trucks every detail counts, and the more unique those details are the better. Randy Weaver, owner of Weaver Customs in […]

It’s been 10 years since GM stopped producing the LB7 Duramax, but thanks to their longevity, efficiency and performance potential, the 2001-2004 GM trucks are […]

When we first spotted Bill Cielo’s ’58 Chevy Apache pickup at a local dyno event, we literally ran over to see if it was diesel-powered. […]

What’s more American than spending the 4th of July holiday taking in a sled pull? While thousands of small towns across the United States celebrate […]

As with any diesel engine, more air and more fuel means more power. So naturally, the more fuel trucks receive, the better. However, not long […]

Dean Pigg is a Ford guy through and through: He holds more than 24 years of experience in Ford assembly-line body shops. So when it […]

My ‘98 Dodge 12-valve has been a great tow rig and daily driver, as well as an occasional off-road toy. For the last few years, […]

A lot of us remember that pivotal moment when a diesel captured our undivided attention for the first time. For Kaden Nelson, that moment occurred […]

Sean O’Hara is the proud owner of Street Diesel Performance (SDP), a Ford Power Stroke specialty shop in Chaplin, Connecticut that specializes in complete builds […]