The 4-Wheel Jamboree in Indianapolis, Indiana, presented by Family Events, is known to bring in thousands of truck and off-road enthusiasts year after year. When it was declared that one of its sister events, the 3rd annual 4-Wheel Jamboree held in Springfield, Illinois, would be hosting a diesel sled pull event in 2009, we quickly marked it on our calendars. An event still in its infancy, this year's attraction showed plenty of promise for future growth, and with a sled pull put on by the National Association of Diesel Motorsports, a mobile dyno, and dozens of aftermarket vendors on hand, we were pleased to see how many diesel-powered vehicles attended. Here's a look at yet another venue where diesels showed up, competed, and put on a great show in front of the masses. On a hot, humid weekend, this first-generation Cummins arrived sporting a gigantic set of Michelins, and a group from Missouri that found a nice spot in the shade. We like their staircase strategy. There's nothing like needing a stepladder to get into your truck.On a hot, humid weekend, this first-generation Cummins arrived sporting a gigantic set of DynoTune Mobile Chassis Dyno Service hauled its Dynojet all the way from Watertown, South Dakota, and while the turnout was somewhat small, the majority of vehicles dyno'd were diesel trucks. Judging by the crowds we saw form while diesels were strapped to the dyno, word is definitely out that they can make big power-easily.DynoTune Mobile Chassis Dyno Service hauled its Dynojet all the way from Watertown, South Much like the 4-Wheel Jamboree held in Indianapolis, lifted diesels ran rampant at Springfield's event. While browsing around, we ran into these three 7.3L Power Strokes. The Super Duty in the center, owned by Brent Rhoads, sported 25 inches of lift, 46-inch Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, and crossover steering.Much like the 4-Wheel Jamboree held in Indianapolis, lifted diesels ran rampant at Springf We aren't afraid to admit it, we were a little jealous of this old-body-style Ford Power Stroke. We're also big fans of older trucks kept pristinely clean, and who doesn't love Interco's Super Swamper TSL Boggers?We aren't afraid to admit it, we were a little jealous of this old-body-style Ford Power S Mickey Thompson's new 54-inch Baja Claw TTC was on display all weekend. The folks at Mickey Thompson told us each unit weighs 201 pounds, the tire performed excellent at Four Wheeler magazine's Top Truck Challenge, and it will be available by the time you read this.Mickey Thompson's new 54-inch Baja Claw TTC was on display all weekend. The folks at Micke No different than any other event, plenty of bench racing went on among brand loyalists. However, there was no questioning this '05 Dodge's 495hp dyno run with only an air intake, exhaust stacks, and a Bully Dog programmer.No different than any other event, plenty of bench racing went on among brand loyalists. H Blasting its way to a 341-foot finish, Kevin Cole's '98 Dodge looked like the truck to beat in the Super Street class.Blasting its way to a 341-foot finish, Kevin Cole's '98 Dodge looked like the truck to bea Vance Thomas' Destroked F-250 was one of three Super Street trucks that made it past the 300-foot mark.Vance Thomas' Destroked F-250 was one of three Super Street trucks that made it past the 3 Kyle Sutton's '04 GMC standard cab tugged the sled 282 feet-good enough for Third Place in the Work Stock class.Kyle Sutton's '04 GMC standard cab tugged the sled 282 feet-good enough for Third Place in Brian Randall's Scrapped Out edged former Diesel Power Challenge winner Michael Tomac by 2 feet and took home the 2.8 class win with a 309-foot pull.Brian Randall's Scrapped Out edged former Diesel Power Challenge winner Michael Tomac by 2 Matt Jones' 12-valve Cummins-powered F-250 managed to yank the sled 275 feet and brought home Fifth Place in the 2.8 class.Matt Jones' 12-valve Cummins-powered F-250 managed to yank the sled 275 feet and brought h Always full of tough competition, less than 10 feet separated Fifth and Tenth place in the 2.6 class. Seen here is Jeff Kirwan's Duramax on its way to a 257-foot run.Always full of tough competition, less than 10 feet separated Fifth and Tenth place in the In one of the last pulls of the 2.6 class, Kevin Glover and his '01 Dodge went for broke. Fighting for every last inch, culminating in a big cloud of dust at the end of the track, he earned a Second Place finish with a 296-foot run.In one of the last pulls of the 2.6 class, Kevin Glover and his '01 Dodge went for broke. River City Diesel's Josh Davis brought his '08 F-350 down from East Peoria, Illinois, to get in on the Work Stock Class action. Despite a failed first attempt where the sled slammed into and tweaked his Super Duty's rear bumper, the truck placed Fifth overall with a 270-foot pull.River City Diesel's Josh Davis brought his '08 F-350 down from East Peoria, Illinois, to g This was the second event in a row we attended where Ben Duvall's '07 Dodge won the 2.6 class. The Perryville, Missouri, native's strong-running Cummins had the only full pull in its class at just over 300 feet.This was the second event in a row we attended where Ben Duvall's '07 Dodge won the 2.6 cl Scratching and clawing its way to First Place was Brad Ingram's '96 Dodge. Blowing past the rest of the field, the Scheid-powered Cummins pulled 371 feet. Because NADM allows twin-turbo configurations in its Super Street class, Ingram was able to take full advantage of having an extra charger and a few extra ponies under the hood.Scratching and clawing its way to First Place was Brad Ingram's '96 Dodge. Blowing past th SLED PULL RESULTS (Top Five) SUPER STREET CLASS: 1st Brad Ingram '96 Dodge Farina, IL 371.29 ft 2nd Kevin Cole '98 Dodge Pacific, MO 341.72 ft 3rd Vance Thomas '01 Ford Washington, MO 305.66 ft 4th Joe Occhipinti '07 Dodge Henryville, PA 299.91 ft 5th Corey Rohwedder '95 Dodge Waterloo, IL 288.96 ft 2.8 CLASS: 1st Brian Randall '06 Dodge Gladstone, IL 309.07 ft 2nd Michael Tomac '02 Chevy Caledonia, MI 307.02 ft 3rd Ron Darin '05 Dodge New Athens, IL 289.67 ft 4th Darren Krueger '97 Dodge Medora, IL 284.39 ft 5th Matt Jones '99 Ford Normal, IL 275.51 ft 2.6 CLASS: 1st Ben Duvall '07 Dodge Perryville, MO 300.66 ft 2nd Kevin Glover '01 Dodge Shelbina, MO 296.00 ft 3rd Matt Loucks '04 Dodge Elkhart, IN 284.97 ft 4th Brent Peak '05 Dodge Danville, IL 281.71 ft 5th Sam Kupferschmid '95 Dodge Shirley, IL 267.13 ft WORK STOCK CLASS: 1st Craig McElfresh '03 Chevy Rushville, MO 307.48 ft 2nd Craig McElfresh '01 GMC Rushville, MO 290.66 ft 3rd Kyle Sutton '04 GMC Litchfield, IL 282.83 ft 4th Owen Maul '01 Chevy Jacksonville, IL 281.65 ft 5th Josh Davis '08 Ford East Peoria, IL 270.51 ft Enjoyed this Post? 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